Staff

John Belding

Director

john.belding@maine.edu

John has led AMC since 2009. A licensed Professional Engineer and Six Sigma Greenbelt, he oversees operations, project management, and outreach supporting advanced manufacturing across Maine.

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Bradley Denholm

Associate Director of Workforce Development

bradley.denholm@maine.edu

Brad is the Associate Director of Workforce Development at the AMC, leading training and credentialing efforts through the B.O.T. Loft focused on Industry 4.0 skills in Maine.

Forest Wentworth

Associate Director of Projects

forest.wentworth@maine.edu

Forest is the Associate Director of Projects at the AMC, where he oversees design, manufacturing, and client work informed by prior industry experience in petroleum systems and fabrication.

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Helen Marasco

Administrative and Financial Officer

helen.marasco@maine.edu

Helen is the Financial Manager at the AMC. She holds a B.S. in Business Management and an MBA from UMaine, with prior experience in IT, banking, and property management.

Andrew Weston

MEP Project Manager

andrew.t.weston@maine.edu

Andrew is a Project Manager at the AMC, supporting Maine manufacturers through engineering services and Maine MEP work. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in refrigeration and automation.

Shane Mccaughey

Electrical Project Manager

shane.mccaughey@maine.edu

Shane is the Electrical Project Manager at the AMC, overseeing design and integration work across research and industry projects. He works closely with students through project coordination and hands-on engineering support.

Tyler Kirkmann

Food & AG Project Manager

tyler.kirkmann@maine.edu

Tyler is Food & Ag Project Manager at the AMC, with extensive experience in food systems, agricultural engineering, and innovation strategy. He also serves as Vice President of Poseidon Innovations, focusing on food and water tech solutions.

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Dorian Reynolds

CNC Technician

dorian.reynolds@maine.edu

Dorian is the CNC Technician at the AMC, specializing in precision machining and student training within an AS9100D aerospace-certified environment.

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Kyle Rooney

Energy Systems Engineer

kyle.rooney@maine.edu

Kyle is an Energy Systems Engineer at the AMC and a Certified Energy Manager. He supports client projects and leads student internship efforts through the Pathways to Careers program.

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Paul Bussiere

Technical Trainer

paul.bussiere@maine.edu

Paul is a Technical Trainer at the AMC, supporting robotics and automation instruction in the B.O.T. Loft. He brings experience in technical education and 3D printing lab management.