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MTA Board & Meetings

Next MTA Board Meeting:     

January 23, 2025 - 9:00 AM 
 

2025 Board Meeting Schedule 

Meeting Minutes


Live Audio Streaming of Board Meetings*

*Monthly MTA Board Meeting audio stream can be heard live only while meetings are happening.

Bylaws of the Maine Turnpike Authority



 

Members of Authority


Michael J. Cianchette

Michael J. Cianchette

Chair
Cumberland, Maine
Member at Large
Term Expires: 2027

Jane L. Lincoln

Jane L. Lincoln

Vice-Chair
Farmingdale, Maine
Kennebec County
Term Expires: 2025

Nina A. Fisher

Nina A. Fisher

Farmingdale, Maine
Member at Large
Term Expires: 2030

Andrew McLean

Andrew McLean

Member
Gorham, Maine
Cumberland County
Term Expires: 2028

Thomas J. Zuke, CPA

Thomas J. Zuke, CPA

Member
Saco, Maine
York County
Term Expires: 2026

Bruce A. Van Note

Bruce A. Van Note

Commissioner, MaineDOT
Ex-Officio Member
 

Executive Staff


Erin T. Courtney

Erin T. Courtney

Director of Communications and Government/Public Relations

Johnathan A. Arey, Esq.

Johnathan A. Arey, Esq.

Staff Attorney & Authority Board Secretary

Lauren G. Carrier

Lauren G. Carrier

Director of Human Resources

Shawn R. Laverdiere

Shawn R. Laverdiere

Director of Building Maintenance

William H. Yates, III

William H. Yates, III

Director of Information Services

Gregory J. Stone

Gregory J. Stone

Director of Public Safety & Special Services

John P. Sirois

John P. Sirois

Chief Financial Officer & Authority Board Treasurer

John W. Cannell P.E.

John W. Cannell P.E.

Director of Highway and Equipment 

Eric R. Barnes

Eric R. Barnes

Director of Intelligent Transportation Systems 

Stephen R. Tartre, P.E.

Stephen R. Tartre, P.E.

Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering

Pamela J. Lambert

Pamela J. Lambert

Director of E-ZPass Operations

Matthew W. Elliot

Matthew W. Elliot

Director of Finance

Peter S. Merfeld, P.E.

Peter S. Merfeld, P.E.

Interim Executive Director


Peter S. Merfeld, P.E.Interim Executive Director
John P. SiroisChief Financial Officer & Authority Board Treasurer
Jonathan A. Arey, Esq.Staff Attorney and Authority Board Secretary
Shawn R. LaverdiereDirector of Building Maintenance
Erin T. Courtney Director of Communications & Government/Public Relations
Pamela J. LambertDirector of E-ZPass Operations
Stephen R. Tartre, P.E.Director of Engineering
Richard R. BarraDirector of Fare Collection
Matthew W. ElliottDirector of Finance
John W. CannellDirector of Highway Maintenance
Lauren G. CarrierDirector of Human Resources
William H. Yates, IIIDirector of Information Services 
Eric R. BarnesDirector of Intelligent Transportation Systems
Gregory J. StoneDirector of Public Safety