KVCOG Staff
Joel Greenwood
Executive Director
(207) 238-6382
jgreenwood@kvcog.org
As the Executive Director, Joel is responsible for overseeing all aspects of KVCOG operations and programs, including long range planning, policy and procedures, market strategies, knowledge of federal and state legislation, annual budget development, and personnel management. Joel also oversees all aspects of Community Planning, including assisting with land use issues, comprehensive planning, ordinance writing, bicycle and pedestrian planning, and maintaining and utilizing the GIS system.
Diana Rafuse
Finance Director
(207) 238-6383
drafuse@kvcog.org
As the Finance Director, Diana manages our financial and reporting needs. She is responsible for accounts payable and receivable, managing the audit, ensuring loan and grant compliance, small business outreach, and much more.
Maggie Camden
Operations & Program Services Administrator
207-238-6388
mcamden@kvcog.org
As the Operations and Program Services Administrator, Maggie serves at the primary link between KVCOG and the communities we serve; assisting our member municipalities with their needs, services and requests; as well as coordinating member events and training with the KVCOG planners. Maggie also manages the complete Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program, this includes applications, marketing, and loan servicing. She also handles critical financial and administrative duties to ensure the organization runs smoothly to assist the Executive Director and Finance Director.
Jessie Cyr
Community and Economic Development Director
(207) 238-6387
jcyr@kvcog.org
As the Community and Economic Development Director, Jessie assists our municipal members with finding potential funding, assistance with grant writing and advises on economic development strategies for individual towns and the region. She is the Kennebec Valley Region Local Development District (LDD) for the Northern Borders Regional Commission (NBRC) and the Economic Development District (EDD) for the the Economic Development Agency (EDA). Jessie also acts as the Regional Code Enforcement Program manager.
Jon Boynton
Community and Economic Development Planner
(207) 209-1885
jboynton@kvcog.org
As the Community and Economic Development Planner, Jon assists both the Economic Development Team and the Planning Team. In Jon's planning role, he is the Planner for the City of Gardiner, assists with the review and creation of ordinances and land use policies. In his economic development work with our municipalities he provides support that helps advance our communities needs through research of grant funding, grant writing, and grant administration. Jon's work also includes the updates and maintenance of the Kennebec Valley Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), working with applicants through the Northern Borders Regional Commission (NBRC) program, and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Olivia Kunesh
Environmental Coordinator
(207) 238-6386
okunesh@kvcog.org
As the Environmental Coordinator, Olivia works on our environmental programs including the Solid Waste Program, Textile Recycling/Recovery, Composting Program, Joint Purchasing and the Household Hazardous Waste events. Olivia also serves as the Community Resilience Partnership (CRP) program coordinator, helping communities enroll in the partnership and helps them submit a thorough application to the Community Action Grant (CAG) program to fund projects that align with the program objectives and that also meet their communities goal.
Jeff Drew
Regional Code Enforcement Officer
(207) 238-6384
jdrew@kvcog.org
As the the Regional Code Enforcement Officer, Jeff is responsible for the review and issuance of all building permits, plumbing permits, shoreland zoning applications and certificates of occupancies upon project completion. He conducts essential site and project inspections to ensure compliance with all local ordinances and State of Maine Building Code (MUBEC). Jeff serves as a key advisor to municipal staff and various boards, responds to citizen inquires, and investigates complaints.
Melanie Weston
Regional Code Enforcement Program Assistant
(207) 453-4260
mweston@kvcog.org
As the the Regional Code Enforcement Program Assistant, Melanie provides direct assistance to the entire Regional Code Department and is the first point of contact for applicants with questions about the application process and procedure. Melanie fields all code inquiries and directs questions to the appropriate staff, reviews all permits for completeness, helps applicants navigate the permitting portal, and maintains records of all communications.
Jessica Cobb
Planning Director
207-238-6385
jcobb@kvcog.org
As the Planning Director, Jessica works on comprehensive plan updates, drafting new ordinances and regulations, amending existing regulations, and many other planning tasks.
Grainne Shaw
Senior Planner
(207) 238-6380
gshaw@kvcog.org
As the Senior Planner, Grainne works with municipalities to explore new resources and solutions to help communities thrive.
Turner Allen
Community Planner/GIS Specialist
207-238-6381
tallen@kvcog.org
As the Community Planner / GIS Specialist, Turner works on community and project mapping, comprehensive plan updates, drafting new ordinances and regulations, amending existing regulations, and many other planning tasks.
Jeannette Berman
Community / Land Use Planner
207-742-5016
jberman@kvcog.org
As the Community / Land Use Planner, Jeannette works on comprehensive plan updates, drafting new ordinances and regulations, amending existing regulations, and many other planning tasks.
Amy Clark
Community / Land Use Planner
207-209-1971
aclark@kvcog.org
As the Community / Land Use Planner, Amy works on comprehensive plan updates, drafting new ordinances and regulations, amending existing regulations, and many other planning tasks.
