MTI Team

bbiemann@mainetechnology.org

In 2005, Betsy Biemann was appointed by former Governor John Baldacci to serve as president of the Maine Technology Institute (MTI). MTI’s purpose is to support entrepreneurs in Maine’s seven targeted technology sectors to bring innovations to market and create good jobs for people across Maine. It does this by making grants and loans to Maine companies to jointly fund technology development projects as well as by funding collaborative activities aiming to strengthen Maine’s high-potential technology clusters. These clusters span the state’s mature industries, such as forestry and agriculture, and emerging industries, such as environmental and energy technology and biotechnology. MTI also administers the Maine Technology Asset Fund, the State’s $53 million bond program boosting research and economic development across Maine.

Betsy serves as a member of the Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board, the CEI Community Ventures Board and the Maine Philanthropy Center Board. She joined MTI after serving as an associate director at The Rockefeller Foundation in New York City, where she managed a national grant and investment program aiming to increase employment in low-income communities. She also oversaw Rockefeller's equity investments in community development venture capital funds and below-market loans to social enterprises. Betsy joined Rockefeller's staff in 1996, after working in the field of international development for 10 years, principally in Africa and Latin America. In 2010, MaineBiz named Betsy to their NEXT List of ten individuals they think will influence the future of Maine's economy.

Betsy earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and the history of science at Harvard University and a master’s degree in public policy from Princeton University. She has attended executive programs at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and the National Venture Capital Association’s Venture Capital Institute.

She lives in Brunswick with her husband, Sean Callahan, and two children.

ladams@mainetechnology.org

Linda joined MTI as Program Assistant in June 2006. Prior to joining MTI, Linda accumulated over 20 years of combined experience as an executive/administrative/legal assistant in New Hampshire and Maine. She provides administrative and facilitative support during the application and review processes for the TechStart Grant, Seed Grant, Development Loan, Business Accelerator Grant and Equity Capital components of the Business Innovation Program.

Linda graduated from Plymouth State College in 1972 with a bachelor of science degree in music education and has completed additional coursework in human resource management, micro economics and financial accounting at the University of New Hampshire.

sbeckim@mainetechnology.org

Shane joined MTI in March of 2004 and is primarily responsible for managing the TechStart Grant, Seed Grant, and SBIR/STTR funding components of the Business Innovation Program.  He also manages MTI's IT needs and database platform.

Shane has over 10 years of experience with accounting management and program assistance. He is also a dedicated board member and coach for various youth sports program in the Augusta area, where he lives with his wife and children.

rbrooks@mainetechnology.org

Roger joined MTI in February 2008 and is responsible for Cluster Enhancement Awards and activities to advance commercialization success among MTI awardees. Prior to joining MTI, Roger spent more than 25 years with a variety of technology companies, including serving as CEO of Intelligent Controls, Saco, Maine, and President of Dynisco, Inc., Sharon, Mass. He serves on several small business boards and as lead director of Moldflow Corporation (MFLO), a provider of CAE software to the plastic injection molding industry. His experience also includes private equity. He is a member of the Maine Angels network.

Roger holds an undergraduate degree in economics and government from the University of Connecticut and a masters degree in business administration from the New York University Stern School of Business. He lives in Cumberland with his wife, Elizabeth, and an assortment of farm animals and house pets. They have four grown children and five grandchildren.

jfecteau@mainetechnology.org

Jim joined MTI in April 2010 and is responsible for managing financial and accounting functions, HR functions and benefit plans, and general administration functions. Jim comes to MTI having served in the roles of Controller through Chief Financial Officer for companies in the biotechnology, real estate development, high-tech manufacturing and distribution industries. He is formerly a CPA as well.

Jim holds a bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College and a master's degree for Northeastern University. He actively supports civic and educational organizations. He was brought up in Augusta and resides in Portland with his wife and family.

jgogan@mainetechnology.org

Jessica joined MTI in 2008 and is responsible for sourcing investment opportunities, administering the evaluation process, and advising and monitoring portfolio companies. She has been involved in MTI investments in technology companies such as CashStar Inc., Harbor Technologies LLC, AIKO Biotechnology Inc., Global Protein Products, Advance Electronic Concepts and with the University of Maine at Orono. Jessica provides up to one hour of assistance to applicants throughout the writing process and shares insights and tips on how to assemble a competitive Development Loan application that is clear, focused, complete and compelling.

Jessica came to MTI with public health sector experience in project management, grant administration, and expertise in policy and workforce development. She was drawn to MTI because of her interest in fostering entrepreneurship, facilitating access to capital, and working with Maine businesses to generate positive economic impact. She holds a Bachelor's Degree of Business Management from the University of Maine at Augusta.

lhunter@mainetechnology.org

Leslie joined MTI as Office Manager in the summer of 2011.  Leslie has accumulated more than 20 years of experience in Organizational and Administrative Management, Marketing, Communications and Information Technology. 

Leslie is a life-long animal welfare advocate and is the Immediate Past-President of the Board of Directors of the Coastal Humane Society. She also spent several years on the Board of Directors of the Chocolate Church Arts Center.  She and her husband live near Popham Beach in Phippsburg with their current menagerie of rescued animals.

jmigliaccio@mainetechnology.org

Joe joined MTI in 2000 and manages MTI’s Business Innovation Program, which includes the Seed Grant, Development Loan, Equity Capital investments and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR/STTR) support program. His primary responsibilities include leading the Business Innovation Program team to undertake outreach and initial due diligence, manage the application review process, and provide ongoing oversight of grants and investments to Maine companies to ensure technical and business development goals are met.

He has been involved with small business throughout his life, including ownership in specialty foods and retail service.  He has formal and practical training in immunology, bioassays, product development and business leadership. During 10 years at IDEXX Laboratories in Westbrook, Maine, he worked as an assay development project leader in R&D, a supervisor of global technical support and managed a multi-million dollar line of tests and equipment. He has had primary responsibility for product-line strategy, product launch, customer satisfaction and achievement of revenue goals.

Joe initially studied engineering at the University of Maine and graduated with an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Southern Maine. He holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH and serves on various business boards and committees.

psutter@mainetechnology.org

Patti joined MTI as the administration assistant for the Maine Technology Asset Fund and other bond funds in February 2008. She had worked in similar capacities for the Maine Nutrition Network, Muskie School of Public Service (USM) and the University of Maine at Augusta.

Patti earned an associate of arts degree in liberal studies from the University of Maine at Augusta and is currently enrolled in its baccalaureate program for liberal studies. She resides in West Gardiner.

mbentley@mainetechnology.org

Martha Bentley is the Maine Technology Asset Fund Program administration contractor, and grants administrator for the Maine Biomedical Research Fund and Maine Marine Research Fund. She has worked with MTI in a variety of capacities since 2002.

Martha has a bachelor of arts in history from Davidson College and a master of arts in applied history from the University of South Carolina. She has held a variety of positions relating to non-profit organizations and philanthropy, including grants manager for the Public Welfare Foundation in Washington, DC, and director of programs at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Martha currently serves as vice president of the Readfield School committee, and secretary of the Maranacook Education Foundation. She lives in Readfield with her husband and two daughters.