PORTLAND, Maine –
The Summers for Congress team today announced the support and leadership of respected members of Maine’s business and political community to serve on the Summers for Congress Finance Committee. Brian Patterson, Attorney at Verrill Dana, will chair the finance committee for the campaign.
“I’m honored to serve as Finance Chairman of Summers for Congress,” said Patterson. “The growing support for the Summers campaign team is a testament to the leadership and experience Charlie brings to this race for Congress. Charlie’s work as a State Senator, small business owner and Regional Administrator for the Small Business Administration demonstrates that he is the best choice to represent us in Congress.”
Members of the Finance Committee include:
-
Philip Harriman - Partner, Lebel Harriman
-
Dick Grotton – President, Maine Restaurant Association
-
Peter Bouchard –
Self, Real Estate Developer
-
James Donnelly – Machias Savings Bank
-
Paul Coulombe – CEO, White Rock Distillers
-
Julie Emerson – Self Consultant
-
Dan Daggett – Down East Credit Union
-
Richard Pfeffer – Co-Owner, Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Co.
-
Muriel Mosher – Vice President, Government Affairs MEPMSI
-
Bob Carr – Applied Thermal Sciences
-
Steve Spenlinhauer – Self, Contractor
-
Roger Putnam – Lawyer, Verrill Dana
-
Fred Webber – Business Consultant
-
Dick Jackson - Retired
“We are proud to have the support of such fine members of the business community,” commented Phil Harriman, Campaign Chair. “Leaders who have signed both sides of a check know how important it is that we send a Representative to Congress that understands how to support small businesses. We are grateful for their support.”
Charlie Summers is currently serving in Iraq, as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy. In 2004, Summers was the GOP nominee in Maine’s First District Congressional race, securing a higher percentage of the vote than any previous challenger to Democratic incumbent Tom Allen. He previously served as the New England Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, State Director for U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine), and as a 2-term member of the Maine State Senate representing Saco, Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach.
# # #
