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"You don’t need to spend a lot of money on these programs," says Dan Dauphinee, the operations manager at Northeastern Log Homes, a manufacturer of log homes based in Kenduskeag, Maine...
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History
In January 2002, in response to identified needs in the community, 11 collaborating partners in the Bangor region developed and implemented a plan to offer effective workforce wellness to business members of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. They recognized that employers need to provide health education and incentives to change unhealthy behaviors and to focus on long-term health improvements that benefit both employees and their companies.
In 2003, the Bangor Region Wellness Council (BRWC), a non-profit affiliate of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, was created by and for the business community to provide leadership, guidance, and support to area businesses to develop or enhance workplace wellness initiatives to help Maine people attain healthier lifestyles.
Staff
Jaime Laliberte, CPT, CSCS, MBA, Director, Wellness Council of Maine
Jaime has actively involved in fitness and wellness since 1997, meeting the needs of individual clients, athletes, and businesses in home, corporate, and health club settings from Boston to Bangor. A Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Jaime holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education (2002) and a Master's degree in Business Administration (2006) from the University of Maine.
After four years of self-employment as the owner of Full Circle Fitness, LLC, Laliberte is looking forward to once again be working with a team in a position that can help directly impact health outcomes in Maine. Jaime lives in Bangor with her son, Ben.
Helen Pennington, Administrative Assistant
Helen has worked at the Chamber of Commerce since 2002, working as the Information Center Coordinator as well as the Wellness Council Administrative Assistant. She received her Associate Degree in Travel and Tourism from Beal College in 2002. She lives in Brownville Junction with her husband David.
Executive Board
- Rick Lyons, Maine School Administrative District #22, Chair
- Allison Bankston, Penobscot Valley Hospital, Vice Chair
- Glenn Mower, Bangor Letter Shop, Treasurer
- Paige Gagnon, Community Health and Counseling Services
- Kawika Thompson, University of Maine System
- Rita Bubar, Cianbro Corporation
- Dan Dauphinee, Northeastern Log Homes
- Jennifer Holmes, Bangor Daily News
- Susan Chaar, Concentra Medical Centers, Bangor
- Karen Cole, Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce
- Jerry Whalen, Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems, Liason to Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors