Meet the

Staff

Harry von Hasseln

Stewardship Assistant

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Harry works with Jon to care for LELT fee lands and trails. Be sure to say hi if you see him out on the trail!

Laurie Bernier

Program Coordinator

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At LELT Laurie helps organize new programs and events on a parti-time basis. She has organized many successful collaborative events with new partners including EveryBody Bikes, a veterans hike up Pleasant Mountain, Winter Fun Days and a gardening workshop in association with local and regional experts.

Matt Markot

Executive Director

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Matt holds a bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Prior to Loon Echo Matt worked for the Nature Conservancy in Maine as their Northern Maine Lands Steward, served as an AmeriCorps Environmental Steward with the Maine Natural Areas Program, and as an environmental educator at Kieve-Wavus. Matt has worked in a variety of roles for Loon Echo since 2017 and as Executive Director since 2019. Matt lives in Bridgton and enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and paddling.

Maggie Lynn

Director of Partnerships

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Maggie is responsible for communications, organizing events, and cultivating partnerships with funders, communities and organizations. She studied Geology and Geophysics at Yale University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Policy, Planning and Management at the University of Southern Maine. Prior to joining LELT in 2018, Maggie worked in a variety of conservation and outdoor recreation roles across Maine and served three AmeriCorps terms with Maine Conservation Corps. Born and raised in northern Maine, Maggie lives in Bridgton and enjoys playing ice hockey, gardening, and moving through the outdoors on skis, in boats, by bike & foot.

Jon Evans

Stewardship Manager

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Jon has been Loon Echo’s Stewardship Manager since 2008. Prior to his work at Loon Echo, Jon was a longtime business owner in Bridgton. Born and raised in South Bridgton, Jon enjoys hiking, spending time with family, and fishing.

Board of Directors

President - Sheila Bourque
Loon Echo Director since 2015
Retired Chief Information Officer, State of Illinois
Raymond, ME

Treasurer – Bob Gowdy

Loon Echo Director since 2004
Retired President, Commercial Union Insurance Co.
Denmark, ME

Secretary- Quincy Van Winkle
Loon Echo Director since 2019
Director, Wohelo Camps
Raymond, ME

Eric Dibner
Loon Echo Director since 1987
Retired ADA Accessibility Coordinator, State of Maine
Casco, ME

Connie Cross
Loon Echo Director since 1987
Retired English Teacher
Casco, ME

Dave Suitor
Loon Echo Director since 2022
Retired Director, Camp Timanous
Raymond, ME

Alanna Yannelli
Loon Echo Director since 2020
Faculty, Fryeburg Academy
Sebago, ME

Geoff Homer
Loon Echo Director since 2021
Founder, Wayshego Advisory
Bridgton, ME

Melissa Rock
Loon Echo Director since 2018
Marketing Director, Norway Savings Bank
Bridgton, ME


Carol Sudduth
Loon Echo Director since 2004
Owner/Director, Wyonegonic Camps
Denmark, ME

Lee Bearse
Loon Echo Director since 2022
Retired Executive Director, Deertrees Theater
Bridgton, ME