TOM HAYWARD President

Tom is the Humanities Reference Librarian and Lecturer in Classical and
Medieval Studies in Bates College. He and his wife Susan have two grown children. Tom likes to listen to jazz, does watercolor paintings when he has time, and tries to go bird-watching at any opportunity. He participated recently in the Maine Dragonfly and Damselfly Survey, both on land and from his kayak. He has been a member of the Stanton Board since the late 1970s, and has served as both president and treasurer.

MIKE MARCHUS Vice President

Mike is the Branch Manager at KeyBank Great Falls Plaza in Auburn. As a neighbor to Thorncrag, Mike enjoys visiting the sanctuary with his wife and teenage children. Two of Mike's favorite pastimes are snowshoeing and running, making Thorncrag one of his favorite spots during all four seasons of the year. Originally from Northern California, Mike grew up with a deep appreciation of the natural world. Since moving to Maine over 25 years ago, he has spent as much time as possible enjoying the Maine outdoors. He and his family enjoy hiking, kayaking and canoeing.

DAVID HAINES Secretary

David, a member of the Club for over 40 years, is Professor of Mathematics Emeritus in Bates College. He also recently retired as chair of the Board of Trustees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, in Limestone. Along with his participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, David has keen interest in natural history and in birding. His life list of 1275 species [observed throughout Europe, Africa, South America, as well as in the States] includes 253 seen in Maine. 112 of these were observed around his wife Alice’s and his home.

LINDA SEAMANS Treasurer

Linda currently serves as treasurer of Stanton. She graduated from St. Dom’s, received her undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s College and the MBA from the Southern New Hampshire University. In September Linda celebrates her 25th year with her employer, L.L. Bean, where she is currently a senior business analyst. She resides in Lisbon with her husband Alan and son Dan. Linda has been a birder since childhood, and now leads some Stanton winter field trips. She also enjoys kayaking with Alan on the quiet waters of Maine.

JERI MAURER

Jeri is a hospital manager at Central Maine Medical Center and lives with her husband Gary, Co-chair of the Stewardship Committee, in Leeds. Jeri enjoys hiking, gardening, and exploring National Parks. She was a volunteer nature guide for school groups at Thorncrag for 10+ years.

DAN MARQUIS

Dan and his wife of 30 years, Sandy, own and operate Marquis Signs in Lewiston. Their 'kids' are 3 parrots and a cat. Dan is a frequent leader for Club field trips because he is an avid and skilled birder, kayaker, and nature photographer. He recently attended a Photo Workshop in Yosemite National Park. Dan is currently a contributing photographer for Lewiston Auburn Magazine.

BRUCE DAMON

Bruce is a life-long resident of Lewiston/Auburn, where he is owner and president of Damon Refrigeration Company. His father established the well-known local business in 1951. He and his wife Marcia Baxter have three grown children. Bruce is currently vice chair of the Lewiston Planning Board, and chair of the Lewiston Energy Committee. He also is a member of the Lewiston/Auburn Community Forest Board and of the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce.

ROB CROSBY

After both attending high school and starting a teaching career in Alaska, Rob moved to Turner in 1977, where he and his wife Lynn raised two children and have continued to
live. Rob has been a high school English teacher and an administrator or director with non-profit agencies, including Head Start. He served for 15 years as a speech and language clinician in the Auburn School District. Since Lynn’s and his retirements [Lynn is also an educator], he spends as much time as possible in his kayak, with camera and binoculars at hand.

JEFF POTTER
Currently employed at Hammond Lumber in Auburn as a sales person. I
have been a Montello neighbor to Thorncrag for close to 15 years.
Have volunteered in the past for clean ups, hauling brush, and the
post gateway committee. I enjoy birding, gardening, and woodworking.

Molly Webster
Molly is a newcomer to Lewiston and works as a hospice nurse at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. She became a nurse after over 30 years in business, including ownership of Haven 's Candies in Portland with her husband, Bill. Molly and Bill love to explore all of Maine by hiking/backpacking, xc-skiing, kayaking and biking. They have two young adult daughters and live next to beautiful Thorncrag.