Founded in 1932, the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is a key part of the business community and a driving force in the economic development of the Kennebec Valley region. Our mission is to enhance life quality by strengthening our regional economy.
With over 600 members of varying sizes and industries throughout 23 communities, the Kennebec Valley Chamber provides countless services to the community and our members. Some of the key functions of our chamber are legislative support, community events, educational seminars, economic development, and business networking opportunities.
The Kennebec Valley Chamber’s region includes Augusta, Belgrade, Chelsea, Dresden, Farmingdale, Fayette, Gardiner, Hallowell, Jefferson, Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, Mount Vernon, Pittston, Randolph, Readfield, Richmond, Somerville, Wayne, West Gardiner, Whitefield, Windsor, and Winthrop.
Katie Doherty, IOMPresident & CEO
Promoted to President & CEO in February 2017, Katie is directly responsible for the full range of Chamber activities and work programs, organizational structure, and procedures. She is also responsible for the growth and maintenance of membership and facilities management. In addition, she works closely with the Board of Directors on long-range planning and goal setting. She sits on multiple boards and committees throughout the Kennebec Valley and State. She also is a proud board member for the New England Chamber of Commerce Executives and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce Executives. She was also a honoree for the 2022 Mainebiz Next UP 40 under 40, Maine State Chamber Executive of the year in 2022. She is also a graduate of the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Katie resides in South Gardiner with her husband Chris, her two children Scarlett and Grayson, and their dog Layla. They enjoy spending time with family and friends and, in the summer months, you can find them on the golf course. Email Katie Doherty > |
Lindsay CorbettChief Operating Officer
Lindsay is a proud Board Member of the Greater Augusta Area Back to School Program and was recently appointed to the Chief Operating Officer's role in 2021. She is responsible for the development, execution, and enablement of success for the Chamber. Not only is she a COO, but she is also a full-time mom and partner to her wonderful wife and two children. They enjoy spending their time going on camping trips around Maine.
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Melissa WaldenMembership & Development Director
Melissa is responsible for the recruitment and retention of Chamber members. Her role also includes educating members about the benefits of membership including sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Reach out to Melissa if you’re thinking about joining the chamber or are currently a member and want to learn more about your benefits! Melissa enjoys many outdoor activities. When she’s not in the office you can find her mountain biking, hiking or camping. Melissa is the owner of Melissa Walden Photography, a local business that offers branding and portrait photography. |
Mase Peterson (pronouns: they/them)Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Mase joined the Chamber in June 2023 as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator. They graduated from Amherst College with a double-major in English and Sexuality, Women, and Gender Studies. They believe their previous positions as Communications Organizer for the Amherst College Class & Access Resource Center, production intern at Amherst Media, and Media Specialist at the Maine State Chamber of Commerce have been mutually constitutive in their career growth. Mase is responsible for all things marketing: social media, emails, newsletters, media outreach, you name it! Please feel free to reach out to Mase if you have any questions regarding the KV Chamber's online presence, media campaigns, or anything else related to the Chamber's work. Also check out their LinkedIn and website! When they're not in the office, you can catch Mase at the movies, ideating, spending time with friends, or slowly learning Icelandic.
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Tim Walton, Chair
Walton External Affairs>
Michele Pelletier, Chair Elect
Performance Foodservice - NorthCenter
Amy Marston, Vice Chair
Central Maine Power Company
Matthew Tardiff, Treasurer
J.S. McCarthy Printers>
Earl Kingsbury, Past Chair
City of Augusta
Cathy DeMerchant, Human Resources
Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Katie L. Doherty, President & CEO
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce>
Randall Anderson
The Medows Golf Club>
Joyce Blanchard
The University of Maine at Augusta>
Karen Boston
Lipman, Katz & Boston, P.A.>
Nathan Cotnoir
Camden National Bank>
Lori Dube
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate>
Sue Grenier
G&E Roofing Co., Inc.>
Eric Jermyn
Cross Employee Benefits
Robbi Lockhard
Team EJP>
Steven Marson
Central Maine Pyrotechnics>
Nicole McSweeney
MaineGeneral Health>
Stacey Morrison
Ganneston Construction Corp.>
Rebecca Pushard
MIKA>
Lynn Quirion
Macomber, Farr & Whitten>
Alec Rogers
Maine Evergreen Hotel>
Andrew Silsby>
Kennebec Savings Bank>
Dennis Carrillo
Cloutier Carrillo, Capitol City Law, PLLC>
From I-95 South: Take Exit 109A and keep right to merge onto Western Avenue. Take a right into Augusta Crossing, then take a Left at the light near Target. This will bring you to a light back onto Western Avenue - get in the center lane to turn left. Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce will be on your right.
From I-95 North: Take Exit 109 and keep right to merge onto Western Avenue. Take a right into Augusta Crossing, then take a Left at the light near Target. This will bring you to a light back onto Western Avenue - get in the center lane to turn left. Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce will be on your right.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.