Board & Bylaws
Joe Almand
Founder & presidentJoseph R. Almand is a lifelong worker, community member, and small business owner who is deeply rooted in Skowhegan. After growing up in a Marine Corps family and moving frequently, Joe chose to build his life here, raising his family and putting down lasting roots in the community.
Joe spent years working as a skilled carpenter, building custom cabinets and furniture with a reputation for precision, reliability, and pride in his craft. Alongside his trade work, he served as a firefighter, dedicating himself to protecting and supporting others in times of need. He has also been actively involved in local organizations, including Main Street Skowhegan, the non-profit Watching Point, and the Professional Firefighters IAFF 4618 .
Jennifer Brockway
Vice-presidentJennifer has worked with Somerset Woods since 2020, first through her conservation planning business and, more recently, as full-time executive director.
Outside of Somerset Woods, Jennifer is Central Maine Program Manager for Ag Allies, a statewide grassland bird conservation program working in partnership with Cornell Ornithology Lab and the Bobolink Project. She also provides conservation planning assistance for landowners across New England through her private consulting business.
In her off hours, you will find Jennifer with a camera in hand or with her family under the trees, soaking in the healing power of the forest
Darcy Crocker
TreasurerDarcy has been in the floral industry since 1996. She started by working in my grandmother’s flower shop as an all-around employee doing everything from sales to washing buckets. She learned to design with flowers on the job and later received my Professional Certified Florist Certificate through MSFGA in 2004. In 2017, she earned her Maine Master Floral Designer Certificate through MSFGA.
Darcy currently works at The Bankery & Skowhegan Fleuriste. When she is not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Stephen Dionne
Board memberStephen Dionne lives with his wife Jennifer here in Skowhegan on Oak Pond. They have one son and two grandchildren.
Steve has been pursuing the craft of carpentry and woodworking for over 50 years. He currently owns and operates Oak Pond Millworks and specializes in cabinet making,furnture and architectural woodworking.
Amber Albe
Board memberAmber is a Skowhegan resident, artist, and whitewater paddler, and an advocate for public art and community development.
Through her work with Main Street Skowhegan, she leads outdoor recreation initiatives and development that advance a vision of Skowhegan as a vibrant place to live.
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