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Michael Chapman, Executive DirectorMichael brings a wealth of experience to Apex Youth Connection. Past work experiences are in education, business relations, operations management, and executive roles in a wide variety of settings. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from the University of Vermont. Michael enjoys outdoor sports including mountain biking, hiking, and skiing. He is also a Maine junior high school and high school basketball official.
"It is clear the value that an organization such as Apex offers the community's youth. I am honored to help lead Apex as a valued pillar in the community as we continue to provide positive experiences, relationships and foundational skills to our youth." [email protected] |
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Sarah Hoover, Program DirectorSarah has been volunteering with Apex since 2017 and throughout that time formed a deep passion for working with kids, bikes, and the local community. Sarah has had many adventures with Apex and the CBC though the years, including mentoring and riding in two Trek Across Maine's, white water rafting, museum trips, mountain bike rides, and countless four-square games.
Previous to this role, Sarah worked at the University of New England as an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor. She has spent time in Madrid teaching English and also worked at the United Way of York County leading program and volunteer management and community outreach. Sarah is originally from Delaware but has spent the last 13 years calling Biddeford home. [email protected] |
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Ally Demeule, Administrative CoordinatorAlly Demeule has joined APEX Youth Connection as an Administrative Coordinator and is now the latest addition to our team! She is an enthusiastic and motivated lifelong Biddeford resident with over 8 years experience working in youth programming. Ally specializes in after school and summer program planning as well as activity preparation and procedure. She greatly enjoys hands-on work within her community and she is looking forward to collaborating alongside our passionate team at APEX. Ally loves to spend her free time foraging in the woods, ghost hunting at local spooky hot spots or baking vintage recipes she found in old thrift store books.
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Kris Hovasse, Youth Engagement Program Manager |
Kris has been a part of the Biddeford Community since 2007. She has many years of experience with youth programming and enjoys working with them and community building. You can find Kris throughout many community based events here in Biddeford. Her favorite pastime is spending time with friends and family and sitting around a bonfire. She enjoys doing craft and painting projects. Kris is looking forward to this new role and journey with APEX and continuing working with and supporting our youth.
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Fabian Cruz, Bicycle Program MentorFabian became a bike pro at 13 when he started going to the Community Bicycle Center, now APEX. A former instructor got him into the program with an old brochure and said he would be good at it. Even though he didn’t like bikes at the time, he showed up just to check it out. Now he's 21and has bike knowledge flowing through his veins! His specialties include fixing and diagnosing bikes. The CBC was his backbone as a kid when he didn’t want to go home, and now he's back to show up and support a new generation of Apex youth. This has always been a place with amazing volunteers, mentors, and events that have made a difference in his life.
In his time here he's seen a lot of people come and go, but the grease marks on the ceiling and the old nuts and bolts collected over the years of connecting with kids over bikes is still here. His goal is to reach out to the community and get those amazing volunteers, express kids' new innovations and desires, as well as do more bike rides! What really made this place great was the people. So let’s connect! Sign up to be a volunteer and check It out! [email protected] |
Steven Thurlow, Bike Mechanic
Steven is an aircraft mechanic with the Army National Guard and a valued team member at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. From ages 12 to 18, he was deeply involved with Apex Youth Connection, completing their Job Readiness Program—an experience that laid the foundation for his passion for hands-on work and mentoring others. After a few years away, he returned to Apex as a staff member, giving back to the same community that helped shape him. Steven enjoys working on bikes, teaching others mechanical skills, and sharing his love for the outdoors. He also proudly served overseas for a year, bringing leadership, discipline, and a strong work ethic to all that he does.
Eric Hovasse, Program Operator- Saco Middle School Apex Aftercare
Eric has been an active community member of Biddeford since 2020. He has an interest in the welfare of the future generation and personally works to achieve that. He has loved previous afterschool programs and wants to make sure everyone had a chance like his. He previously worked inside of Thornton Academy, and for the Biddeford Recreation Department. Eric loves learning more about the members of his community. He has interests in card games, boards games, and walks around town. He would love to meet anyone who wants to come on down!
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