WATERVILLE — Waterville Creates has added two new members to its board of directors and has a new board chair.

Amanda Cooley steps into the role of chair. In her role as vice president and marketing and communications officer at Kennebec Savings Bank, Cooley is responsible for overseeing the bank’s marketing, communications and community giving initiatives. Cooley joined the bank in 2018 as the corporate giving and community relations coordinator. Most recently, she served as assistant vice president and community engagement officer, overseeing the bank’s Community Dividends program and volunteer efforts.

Cooley replaces Jim LaLiberty of Jabar, LaLiberty and Dubord LLC as board chair. LaLiberty served as chair for six years for the organization.

Hannah Bard and Katie Brann are joining the board. Bard is the director at Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education, where she has worked for 13 years in several roles. She was named the 2024 Outstanding Adult Education Administrator by the Maine Adult Education Association.

Brann who joined Golden Pond Wealth Management in 2019. Among her specialties are ESG investing and comprehensive financial planning; she achieved the Certified Financial Planner designation in 2021. She has been named to the Mainebiz Nextup: 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes young business professionals in Maine, was chair of KV Connect in 2022 and was named Emerging Leader of the Year by Central Maine Growth Council in 2021.

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