A well-known community leader and volunteer, Craig Pendleton has joined the Biddeford Gazette’s board of directors
BIDDEFORD | Biddeford Gazette, Inc. – the parent company of the Biddeford Gazette — is pleased to announce that Craig Pendleton of Old Orchard Beach has formally joined the Gazette’s board of directors as the corporation’s treasurer.
In his role as treasurer, Pendleton will have joint control and oversight of all financial accounts maintained by the Biddeford-based, non-profit news organization, serving as the corporation’s Chief Financial Officer.
The board of directors also voted Thursday to appoint Pendleton to serve as chair of the Biddeford Gazette’s Community Advisory Council.
“We are thrilled that Craig has agreed to share his time and resources with us as we continue our journey of building a community-driven, non-profit news organization,” said Laura Seaver, president and CEO of Biddeford Gazette, Inc.
“Craig brings to the table decades of proven and effective community leadership in the business, non-profit and government sectors,” Seaver added. “His resume is impressive and speaks for itself.”
Pendleton, a retired commercial fisherman and business leader, was the founder and coordinating director of the Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance, a non-profit organization designed to bring together commercial fishing interests, academic researchers and government regulatory officials to help develop a collaborative approach in Gulf of Maine’s fisheries management.
Pendleton later served as executive director of the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He also served as transportation director of Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit.
“His resume is impressive
— Laura Seaver, publisher
and speaks for itself.”
Today, Pendleton continues to serve on the PeoplesChoice Credit Union board of directors, a position he has held for over 30 years, including 20 years as board chair.
“I’m always ready for the next challenge and looking for new ways to improve our community,” Pendleton said. “I am excited about the Biddeford Gazette’s mission and its future potential as a valuable news resource and community partner.”
Pendleton – a native of Saco – grew up in Camp Ellis, a tight-knit neighborhood perched on the shores of Saco Bay. He graduated from Thornton Academy in 1978 and then graduated from the University of Rhode Island, earning a degree in Commercial Fishing and Marine Technology. In 2010, he completed his bachelor’s degree at Husson University.
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