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MTA Board & Meetings

Next MTA Board Meeting:

July 24, 2025
 

2025 Board Meeting Schedule 

Meeting Minutes


Live Audio Streaming of Board Meetings*

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Bylaws of the Maine Turnpike Authority



 

Members of Authority


Michael J. Cianchette

Michael J. Cianchette

Chair
Cumberland, Maine
Member at Large
Term Expires: 2027

Jane L. Lincoln

Jane L. Lincoln

Vice-Chair
Farmingdale, Maine
Kennebec County
Term Expires: 2025

Emily N. Becker

Emily N. Becker

Member
Poland, Maine
Androscoggin County
Term Expires: 2032

Nina A. Fisher

Nina A. Fisher

Farmingdale, Maine
Member at Large
Term Expires: 2030

Andrew McLean

Andrew McLean

Member
Gorham, Maine
Cumberland County
Term Expires: 2028

Thomas J. Zuke, CPA

Thomas J. Zuke, CPA

Member
Saco, Maine
York County
Term Expires: 2026

Bruce A. Van Note

Bruce A. Van Note

Commissioner, MaineDOT
Ex-Officio Member
 

Executive Staff


Andre J. Briere

Andre J. Briere

Executive Director

Peter S. Merfeld, P.E.

Peter S. Merfeld, P.E.

Chief Operations Officer

John P. Sirois

John P. Sirois

Chief Financial Officer & Authority Board Treasurer

Jonathan A. Arey, Esq.

Jonathan A. Arey, Esq.

Staff Attorney & Authority Board Secretary

Eric R. Barnes P.E.

Eric R. Barnes P.E.

Director of Intelligent Transportation Systems 

Richard R. Barra

Richard R. Barra

Director of Fare Collections

John W. Cannell P.E.

John W. Cannell P.E.

Director of Highway and Equipment Maintenance

Lauren G. Carrier

Lauren G. Carrier

Director of Human Resources

Erin T. Courtney

Erin T. Courtney

Director of Communications and Government/Public Relations

Matthew W. Elliott

Matthew W. Elliott

Director of Finance

Samantha M. Kaherl

Samantha M. Kaherl

Director of E-ZPass Operations

Shawn R. Laverdiere

Shawn R. Laverdiere

Director of Building Maintenance

Gregory J. Stone

Gregory J. Stone

Director of Security, Traffic Safety & Motorist Services

Stephen R. Tartre, P.E.

Stephen R. Tartre, P.E.

Chief Engineer/Director of Engineering

William H. Yates, III

William H. Yates, III

Director of Information Services


Executive Director

Andre J. Briere
Chief Operations Officer

Peter S. Merfeld, P.E.
Chief Financial Officer & Authority Board Treasurer

John P. Sirois
Staff Attorney and Authority Board Secretary

Jonathan A. Arey, Esq.
Director of Building Maintenance

Shawn R. Laverdiere
Director of Communications & Government/Public Relations

Erin T. Courtney 
Director of E-ZPass Operations

Samantha M. Kaherl
Director of Engineering

Stephen R. Tartre, P.E.
Director of Fare Collection

Richard R. Barra
Director of Finance

Matthew W. Elliott
Director of Highway & Equipment Maintenance

John W. Cannell
Director of Human Resources

Lauren G. Carrier
Director of Information Services 

William H. Yates, III
Director of Intelligent Transportation Systems

Eric R. Barnes
Director of Public Safety

Gregory J. Stone