New director of MESHE

CAMDEN — Edwin Morong, of Camden, has been named executive director of Maine Employers for Safety and Health Excellence (MESHE).

MESHE is a volunteer, nonprofit comprised of safety professionals and SHARP/SHAPE designated employers from throughout Maine. The MESHE organization promotes model safety and health practices, and the development of Safety Culture with the goal of reducing work related injury and illness of employees.

SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) is a private sector OSHA program that recognizes companies that meet or exceed OSHA safety standards. Less than two thousand companies hold SHARP designations in the entire United States. SHAPE (Safety and Health Award for Public Employers) is a Bureau of Labor Standards program that recognizes public sector employers who maintain exemplary safety and health management programs

Morong is also vice president of Yachting Solutions in Rockport. He has led Yachting Solutions' Safety and Environmental program for more than ten years.

Morong said: "From the beginning we (Yachting Solutions) understood the value of safety compliance from a liability and loss of production time perspective. Additionally, we care a great deal about our employee's/friend's wellbeing. We committed to being pro-active in our quest for a safe work environment, and utilized the free advice and training available from MESHE and SafetyWorks (MDOL); with their guidance we achieved SHARP designation for our two facilities and established a ten year record of zero serious injuries".

He continued, "To achieve safety excellence, It is not enough just to be safety compliant, we need to coach our workforce to Think Safety everyday on every job assignment to reduce the safety risks of the work environment. MESHE's new Safety Culture Mentorship Program will match an established safety professional (MESHE Member) with companies seeking to start or elevate their safety program."

Bob Burdick, chairman of the board, Maine Employers for Safety and Health Excellence said, "We are looking forward to working with Mr. Morong. His business leadership will be a great addition in directing MESHE's new Safety Culture and Mentorship program."

For more information about Maine Employers for Safety and Health Excellence, contact info@meshementor.org.

Camden National Bank names Jody Landrith as Camden branch manager

CAMDEN — Jody Landrith has been named assistant vice president, manager of the Camden. Landrith is based in the main office branch in downtown Camden and is responsible for retail branch operations for the main office and sales management, lending and business development for the Camden locations.

She reports to Greg Sirois, senior vice president and retail regional manager, Bangor, Downeast and Midcoast Regions, for Camden National Bank.

"Jody has readily accepted new projects and challenges designed to help the Camden National team be the best they can be," said June Parent, executive vice president and senior retail banking officer for Camden National Bank. "This promotion is a reflection of her hard work and dedication to our company and her commitment to our customers, attributes that have led to her success in each and every assignment she has taken on here."

Landrith began her career with Camden National Bank in 2004 as a commercial loan assistant. She has 11 years of banking experience and 18 years of customer service and sales experience.

Prior to this position, Landrith served as assistant vice president, corporate and government sales officer, and supported the Midcoast, Central, Bangor and Downeast regions by assisting commercial lenders, branch managers and regional managers with sales efforts, product knowledge, and managing the effectiveness of the Bank's overdraft program.

"Throughout the last ten years, Camden National has afforded me the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, and I am proud to work for a company that continues to maintain a commitment to its customers and the communities we serve, said Landrith. “My new role as branch manager will allow me to work more closely with our local residents, support its families and businesses, and help them achieve their financial goals."

"Jody is an incredible asset to the Camden team," said Sirois. "Her extensive product knowledge, personability, and experience servicing both our internal and external customers will support our main office branch and help us continue to meet the financial needs of the local community."

Landrith is a graduate of the Northern New England School of Banking as well as Camden National's Horizons 200 Leadership Development Program. She is involved in the Girl Scouts of Maine and the employee-run community outreach program, the Community Spirit of Giving, and volunteers in the community by cooking food for the local shelters.

She lives in Rockport with her husband Dale, and their daughter Marina.

Wilton J. Barnum joins Lash Realty in Waldoboro

WALDOBORO — Wilton Barnum has decided to blend a background of customer service and passion for the Maine Coast in serving the community as a real estate agent for Lash Realty.

Before pursuing a career in real estate, Barnum made his career in the ski industry, holding executive positions in major resorts in New England and the Rocky Mountains.

He was a member of management teams that produced World Cup Skiing, the Snow Boarding Nationals, the National College Rodeo Championship, the Volvo International Tennis Tournament, and major cultural, musical, and entertainment events. 

Barnum attended Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia, where he studied business and pre law. In addition, he has owned small businesses on the coast of Maine and in Colorado.

He and his wife Ellen live in Nobleboro with their three sons.