Jane L. Lincoln
Jane L. Lincoln was appointed to the Maine Turnpike Authority Board of Directors on February 24, 2020 as the representative from Kennebec County. She served for eight years as chief of staff for Maine Governor John E. Baldacci, where she played an integral role in the development of public policy, political and legislative strategy, and communications. Her responsibilities included coalition building and management, legislative relations and community outreach. Jane’s issue portfolio included a particular focus on transportation, energy, finance and intergovernmental affairs. Before joining the Governor’s Office, Jane was the Acting Commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation, where she managed a workforce of 2,300 and a biennial budget of approximately $600 million. She has served in appointed positions for Democratic, Independent and Republican governors during a public service career that has spanned 33 years. Jane also serves on the Board of Directors of Emerge Maine and is Vice President of the Kennebec Valley Humane Society Board of Directors.