Winstead steps down as PCEDC executive director

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The executive committee of the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is saddened to announce the resignation of Executive Director Christopher Winstead.

On Wednesday, Dec. 4 Winstead notified the board of the PCEDC that he has accepted a position with Eastern Maine Community College. Winstead joined PCEDC in 2015, and served as executive director.

“It is with mixed feelings that I notify the board of my resignation, I have accepted a position with Eastern Maine Community College as director of workforce development,” Winstead said. “The success of an executive director is dependent on the support of their board; your support, guidance and engagement helped with the continued success of PCEDC and my success as executive director.”

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“We have accepted Chris’ resignation with regrets and have thanked him for his dedication and service to not just PCEDC, but the entire County,” PCEDC Board Chair Denise Buzzelli said. “The board of PCEDC is committed to attracting and hiring a quality candidate as our next executive director, and we are sincerely thankful to Chris for his commitment to helping us through this transition.”

The board has formed a search committee. A press release calling for applications and a formal job listing will be posted soon.

In the meantime, for more information please contact Winstead at 564-3638 or Christopher.winstead@pcedc.org.