Colket Center Staff

  
   
Rev. Scott Planting is the Executive Directorof the Maine Seacoast Mission. He began his duties as director in October, 2010, following the retirement of the Rev. Gary Delong. Prior to assuming his responsibilities with the Sea Coast Mission, Scott served a three-church parish in Western Maine for 35 years. In addition to pastoral ministry, Scott directed the work of Mission at the Eastward (MATE) a cooperative parish made up of congregations and community service ministries.  
   
Anthony Hessert is the Director of Finance and Administration. He received his B.S. in Accounting Business Management from Husson College. Previously, he held senior leadership positions with Great Northern Paper and Stinson Seafood. Most recently, Tony was vice president and chief financial officer of Maine Potato Growers, Inc. He has led youth programs for eighteen years in Maine Youth Hockey, Boy Scouts, Little League, and Rotary International Youth Exchange. Tony is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys breeding and training German Shorthair Pointers.  
   
Marianne Barnicle is the Mission’s volunteer archivist. After a 40-year career as a teacher, Marianne returned to her hometown of Bar Harbor where she volunteered for the Bar Harbor Food Pantry and the Mission’s Christmas Program. She began working in the archives in 2005, and now works full-time organizing the Mission’s large collection of memorabilia covering its 103-year history. When not volunteering for the Mission, Marianne loves spending time with her two daughters and her grandson, Connor.  
   
Sarah Clemens is the Development Associate. She received her B.Ed. from UMF and her M.Ed. from the University of Houston. She taught ten years in first, second, and fourth grades. She has lived in five states and three countries – Philippines, South Korea, and Australia. She enjoys skiing, movies, and spending time with her three children.  
   
Kathy Jaensch is responsible for bookkeeping and provides support for the Director of Finance and Administration. Previously, she handled the controller function for Hudson Williams, Inc., a New York based computer consulting company. She has a degree in Music Performance from SUNY Purchase and currently plays clarinet with the Bangor Symphony.  
   
Heather Candon is the Christmas Program Coordinator. Heather moved to Mount Desert Island on a whim in 1996 and has called the island home ever since. She received her undergraduate degree from College of the Atlantic and has a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. Heather has a love for mission-driven work and has a rich history of working in academia as well as the non-profit sector. When she's not donning her Mrs. Christmas costume, she enjoys music, the arts, and spending time outdoors. Please stop by the Colket Center and introduce yourself to Heather and visit the Christmas program office on the third floor.  
   
Terri Rodick is the Executive Assistant with responsibility for supporting the Executive Director and the scholarship program. She has been with the Mission for eight years. Prior to joining the Mission, Terri was licensed to sell commercial lines of insurance for Knowles Insurance. Terri and her daughter, Grace, enjoy playing with their three dogs.  
   
Charles Weber is the Colket Center caretaker. He is a graduate of MDI High School and has been taking classes at COA. He hopes to pursue a career in natural resource management or sustainable agriculture. Charles enjoys biking, hiking, sailing, and working on his father’s organic farm in Lamoine.  
   
Nicole Leighton is the receptionist at the Colket Center. She also provides support to the finance and development offices. Nicole is a lifelong resident of Downeast Maine. She grew up in Columbia and graduated from Narraguagus High School. Nicole enjoys camping, downhill skiing, and all animals.  
     
 
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