LaBonte Named to UMaine Business School Post
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ORONO — Jonathan LaBonte of Bradley has joined the staff in the University of Maine College of Business, Public Policy and Health as assistant to the dean for external relations.
A 2002 graduate of the University of Maine, with a B.S. in chemical engineering, and formerly an engineering consultant in areas of loss prevention and risk assessment in the Boston office of Factory Mutual Insurance Co., LaBonte’s chief responsibilities include serving as a liaison between the college and the Maine business community.
LaBonte works with Daniel Innis, dean of the College of Business, Public Policy and Health, in representing the college’s individual schools of Business, Public Administration, Nursing and Social Work.
Focusing on advancement and development, LaBonte will work in tandem with the UMaine Public Affairs and Marketing Department, among others in the UMaine community, to help inform the public about faculty research, accomplishments and community collaboration opportunities. UMaine has identified developing partnerships with the private sector in Maine as a priority that parallels its interest in offering its resources and research to business, government and non-profit organizations throughout the state and internationally.
Already familiar with many departments and faculty at UMaine, LaBonte says he looks forward to working with old associates and acquaintances in a professional capacity and helping to advance the mission of the university.
“And, of course, being back in Maine is a major plus at the same time,” he says.
At Factory Mutual, the Lewiston-Auburn native’s work centered around the pulp and paper, forest products and other manufacturing industries, as well as financial and real estate firms. His territory included in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, greater Boston and upstate New York.