Carolyn Brodsky, PresidentCarolyn has 40 years of experience working in marketing, sales, manufacturing, operations, and executive management. She is an entrepreneur who started and ran two highly successful companies, specifically she is the Founder and CEO of Sterling Rope Company, Inc in Biddeford and Marketing Basics Applied in Marblehead, MA. In both companies, she focused on creating jobs, developing new products, promoting and growing people. Carolyn is a community supporter who worked to enhance economic development, engage our youth and schools in workforce development, and promote outdoor recreation for all. She is also a small business champion, helping to educate our community, schools and policy makers on the trials, issues and successes of Maine’s small businesses, especially manufacturers, and the importance of their existence to help Maine thrive. Carolyn is a board member of multiple organizations from church, to community to trade.
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Scott Descoteaux, Board DirectorAs a coach, teacher, and now Principal at Biddeford Middle School, Scott knows the value of relationships and caring about people: “You can accomplish so much more with quality relationships.” Scott is honored and excited to join Apex as a member of the Board.
Doug Dolan, Board DirectorDoug is returning to the Apex Board after a year off as required by our Bylaws. A recently retired 37 year veteran of the semiconductor industry, Doug has been supporting Apex (and CBC) since 2008 and served on the Board for 6 years prior to his hiatus. After interacting with a number of the youth during a fundraising event, he knew he had to help grow the organization. It is extremely important to him for area youth to know what is possible as they move forward in life and adventure. Doug can be reached by email at [email protected]
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John Perry, Board SecretaryJohn is an employee benefits consultant with Alliant Insurance Services in Portland. He is new to the Apex board and looks forward to carrying on the legacy of his long-time friend, Truc Huynh, and giving back to his childhood community.
John grew up in Biddeford and now lives in Saco with his wife, Lindsay, and daughters, Lucy and Annie. His hobbies include golf, traveling, and watching his daughters compete in swimming and soccer. Keith Bobrowiecki, Board DirectorKeith is Vice President at American Rheinmetall Systems in Biddeford, responsible for operations and production. In his spare time, Keith runs a ski school program for youth in Western Maine.
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John Lewis, Board DirectorJohn is co-founder and Managing Partner of Synergy Workforce Solutions, a workforce development consulting firm focused on recruitment and retention strategies. John's firm employs a relationship-based approach to building long-term talent pipelines, a very helpful skillset as Apex works hard to build pipelines for our youth. John spent several years with the Boys & Girls Club of Atlanta building their workforce development programs. He lives in Cape Elizabeth with his wife and 2 children.
Adam Warfel, Board TreasurerAdam moved to Maine over 20 years ago and can’t imagine living anywhere else. After 6 years working as a carpenter, he went back to school at the University of Southern Maine to study Accounting. Since graduating from USM, he’s worked at Macpage (Wipfli), Synergent, and is now President at PeoplesChoice Credit Union where he loves what credit unions are all about, which includes trying to make a positive impact in their communities. Adam is also a huge fan of mountain biking and anything that involves tinkering around to build or make something work.
He loves that Apex’s programs provide a safe space for kids in the community to learn and build confidence while working with their hands and also getting an opportunity to get outside! He’s thrilled both to volunteer within the Apex programs and serve on the Board. Adam lives in Falmouth with his wife and two kids. |
Carl has spent over 33 years serving the Biddeford Community, 27 plus years with the City of Biddeford Recreation Department, and six years with the Northern York County Family YMCA as the Youth and Family Services Director and Co-Interim Executive Director.
He began with the City of Biddeford in 1996 as the Teen Director and over the years served as Program Director and Interim Director on two occasions and eventually as the Recreation Director. Carl had the opportunity to help in the continued growth of the department along with the support of a great team, other city departments and the community. He retired in August of 2023. Over the years he has worked and partnered with many organizations including the Community Bicycle Center. They worked together on programs supporting the youth in the community in a variety of ways. Carl continued to work with the CBC and eventually APEX during his time with the city. Since retirement Carl has had time to spend with his wife Kathy and help cause trouble with the grandkids. He looks forward to supporting the work of APEX in the future! |