After growing up in the lovely small town of North Berwick in southern Maine, Laura moved to the MidCoast area 25 years ago. MidCoast Maine felt like home immediately, particularly St. George, where she happily resides in the village of Tenants Harbor with her family.

Laura, with her husband Jake, has four sons; three of whom are grown and graduated Oceanside Mariners, and one, their youngest, who is currently attending high school as a Windjammer at Camden Hills.

Laura was a stay-at-home mom to her boys before eventually venturing back out into the workforce. She recently joined the amazing team at Georges River Land Trust where she has been enjoying her role as Administrative Assistant for close to three years. She is thankful for the opportunity to spend each workday, and much time outside of work, immersed in Rockland's vibrant downtown community. Additionally, Laura proudly serves on the Trekkers Board of Directors.

Laura is excited to be involved with Funding our Future and looks forward to helping cultivate an essential and lasting impact in our beloved MidCoast communities that will serve this generation as well as those to come.

Laura enjoys kayaking, beach combing, reading, creating, gardening and adventures with her family and her darling pug, Olive.

Paul Coster recently retired after a career on Wall Street, most recently as an II-ranked Equity Research Analyst for J.P.Morgan where he held the position of Executive Director, covering Technology and Alternative Energy, prior to which he was the Chief Technology Officer for J.P.Morgan in Asia Pacific.

Paul moved to Rockland, Maine in 2017 and has made several investments in the area, spanning the construction and management of commercial and residential buildings, and equity investments in several local businesses, including AE Sampson (Warren) and the Rockland Steel House. He is a former member of the RSU13 School Board and the Mid-Coast School of Technology Board, and previously Treasurer of the Apprentice Shop, a local non-profit organization.

Paul was born and raised in London, UK. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He holds an MBA from Heriot Watt University, and a BA from Durham University in the United Kingdom. He swims, hikes, bikes, makes things and writes short-story fiction under the pseudonym, Luca King Greek

Paul and his wife, Elysa Rose-Coster, deeply committed to Maine’s mid-Coast region, and very keen to give back to the community from which they derive so much benefit.

Will Clayton is a founding member of Funding Our Future and South Thomaston resident. He and his wife Christine have two children at Oceanside. Will a graduate of the Rockland school system and Christine being a graduate of the former George's Valley school system makes them quite literally an Oceanside family.

Will's work as OHS Boosters President is what propels him to see these facilities upgrades completed and provide the students their best opportunities to succeed.

Will has 18 years in the hospitality industry planning and executing events of all sizes. He changed careers to work in the iconic lobster industry so that he could spend more time with his growing family. Will spent six years on the Rockland City Council then becoming Rockland's youngest Mayor in its history.

Dan Bookham brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Vice President for Business Development at Allen Insurance and Financial. In addition to working with clients throughout the US and northern Europe, he also serves as an advisor and contributor on climate and risk to the Journal of the North Atlantic & Arctic. He also contributes his expertise to the founding advisory board of the New England Ocean Cluster technology incubator.

Dan's dedication extends beyond the business world. In addition to Funding our Future, he has served on numerous non-profit boards and community efforts over the years, including the Pen Bay YMCA, LifeFlight of Maine Foundation, and the Maine Development Foundation. He is also a member of America's Edge, a national organization championing investment in early childhood development and education. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to community at the local and state level, Dan was officially commended by Maine Governor Janet Mills in fall 2021.

Originally from Britain, Dan has called Maine home since 1995. He has built a strong foundation throughout the state, having lived and worked in Bar Harbor, Camden, Belfast, and- since 2004- Rockland, where he lives with his wife, daughter, and their canine companions, an Australian Cattle Dog and a Newfoundland. Go Mariners!

Celia Knight is lifelong resident of Rockland and Owner/President of her family business Knight Marine Service which has been going strong on Main Street for 57 years. Community service is in my blood. I am the current President of the Maine Lobster Festival, a former board member for the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce, and support many non-profits and am always willing to lend a hand to help our community. I have 15-year-old son entering Oceanside High School as a freshman, and can’t wait to work with the Boosters Club on any events that they have. My Mother was a teacher in RSU 13 for 33 years, I am a graduate of Rockland District High School, as well as my older son in 2008. I want students and families to be proud to go to school here and will do whatever it takes to make that happen.

Emily Dillon is a multitalented individual with a passion for community service and laughter. Fluent in multiple languages, she effortlessly connects with diverse audiences. Beyond her linguistic skills, she's a seasoned stand-up comedian, founding both Stingers Comedy and the philanthropic initiative "Killing Cancer with Comedy."

Emily is a devoted mother of three and a proud grandmother of one, with multigenerational roots in Rockland. Her journey includes navigating life as a former Navy wife and advocating for military families as a Navy ombudsman.

With over 15 years of experience as a Commercial Insurance agent licensed in 27 states, Emily brings expertise in business needs across the country. She actively contributes to Rockland as a Rotarian, Paul Harris Fellow, and board member of "Funding our Future," as well as serving on the Maine Lobster Festival Committee and the Rockland Coast Guard Committee.

Emily Dillon continues to inspire through her humor, service, and professional accomplishments, leaving a legacy of laughter and community impact.