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MTA Board & Meetings

Next MTA Board Meeting:

July 24, 2025
 

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

Emily N. Becker

Emily N. Becker

Member
Poland, Maine
Androscoggin County
Term Expires: 2032

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


Andre J. Briere

Andre J. Briere

Executive Director


Role Name
Chief Operations Officer Peter S. Merfeld, P.E.
Chief Financial Officer & Authority Board Treasurer John P. Sirois
Staff Attorney & Authority Board Secretary Jonathan A. Arey, Esq.
Director of Intelligent Transportation Systems  Eric R. Barnes P.E.
Director of Fare Collections Richard R. Barra
Director of Highway and Equipment Maintenance John W. Cannell P.E.
Director of Human Resources Lauren G. Carrier
Director of Communications and Government/Public Relations Erin T. Courtney
Director of Finance Matthew W. Elliott
Director of E-ZPass Operations Samantha M. Kaherl
Director of Building Maintenance Shawn R. Laverdiere
Director of Security, Traffic Safety & Motorist Services Gregory J. Stone
Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering Stephen R. Tartre, P.E.
Director of Information Services William H. Yates, III