Our Team
Management Team
Susan Ware Page
President
Susan is 3rd generation and joined her father, John, in the family business in 2001. She worked hands on in various departments learning from the “ground up.”
Susan is involved in the every day operation of the company and her direct reports are the Controller, Senior Vice President, Human Resource Manager, IT Manager, Vice President of Sales and her Administrative Assistant. Other responsibilities include running the senior management meetings, fuel hedging and supply contracts.
Susan has served on many local and state boards over the years. She currently is active in the Rockland Rotary Club and Oceanside Little League.
In 2021, she was honored by the New England Fuel Institute for the Legend Award to pay tribute to energy leaders in New England and Susan was chosen for Maine. Although not one for recognition, she has received a lot, including Rotary Community Person of the Year, a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and is inducted into both the University of Southern Maine and Midcoast Maine Hall of Fame for basketball.
Susan graduated from Rockland District High School in 1995. She graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She worked for Fortune 500 Safeco Financial in Seattle, declined a dream job offer from Exxon Mobil to return home and learn the family business from her Dad.
Charon Curtis
Sr. Vice President
Senior management with responsibility for Maritime’s branch offices, customer service, fuel and propane departments and facilities maintenance
She has worked in conjunction with the energy and petroleum business for over 40 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Out of work, Charon enjoys time with friends and family, gardening, hiking and playing outside!
Teresa Downing
Credit Manager
Hobbies are Genealogy, reading, crocheting, spending time with my grandchildren.
Associates degree in accounting.
Becky Stearns
Controller
Senior Management responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting functions including the credit department.
Becky says, “Life is a puzzle, and I love puzzles.”
Suzanne Lacasse
Financial Manager
Responsible for all financial matters and oversees accounting personnel.
Casey Bishop
Accounting Manager
Responsible for Residential, Commercial, and Wholesale Accounts Receivable Department.
Melissa LaFountain
Customer Service Manager
Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and decorating cakes. Melissa has a Bachelor of Science degree from Thomas college.
Jenni Berube
Fuel Manager
Responsible for the safe delivery of fuel to residential & commercial customers in Knox, Lincoln, and parts of Waldo Counties.
Jenni has worked at Maritime for over 20 years and enjoys spending time with her family—her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Lee Brown
Propane Manager
Responsible for the safe delivery of propane to residential & commercial customers in Knox, Lincoln, and parts of Waldo Counties.
Lee delivered propane and heating fuel for 7 years, along with LP tank preparations. He enjoys spending time with his son & daughter , fishing, and going to camp.
Kelly Richardson
IT Manager
Responsible for all information technology matters.
Moxie
Public Relations Manager
Chris Seavey
Vice President of Sales
Office: 207-594-4487
Office Direct: 207-596-0986 x128
Responsible for all Wholesale, Commercial & Residential Sales
Chris is an avid sports fan, enjoys playing basketball, softball and golf as well as spending time with his wife Sarah and dog. In addition he broadcast high school basketball games on the radio (105.5 & 1069 FM) for the past 15 years.
Jeff Snow
Human Resource Manager
Responsible for Human Resource matters including safety, payroll, and benefits.
Jeff says, “Make life an adventure. Have fun in what you do!”
Steve Briere
Service Manager
Steve has been working in the HVAC field for over 20 years. Steve has his Master Oil Burner license and Maine Large Equipment Gas license.
In his spare time, he enjoys camping, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Michelle York
Branch Manager – Lincoln County
Responsible for Lincoln County branch office
Has been with the Lincoln County branch office since it opened in 2015
Michelle has been active and working in her community all her life. She enjoys spending time with her grown children, cooking, exploring places, and collecting sea shells and other treasures found along the sea shore.
Donna Makowski
Branch Manager – Kennebec & Waldo Counties
Donna comes to Maritime with 10 years experience in the oil and propane delivery business. She has 8 years of Supervisory experience and over 45 years of customer service skills.
Donna resides in South China with her significant other and their fox terrier, Rocky. In her spare time, Donna loves to travel to anywhere warm and tropical, either by air or on a cruise ship!
“Life is short, make it fun!!”
Sales Energy Advisors Team
Alex Ribar
Energy Advisor/Equipment Sales
Alex was a technician from 2011 to 2015. As a technician, he brings his experience as a tank setter, interior/exterior piping, appliance connection and service. Also a Journeyman oil license.
Alex is a Marine and avid outdoorsman who during his two year absence from Maritime was featured on the History Channel survival show “Alone” in 2016 and 2017. He enjoys writing an Outdoor Column for a 40″ year publication “Activities Guide of Maine.” A traditional Archer, Bush Craft/Survival Instructor who’s motto is “Every day is a new Adventure.”
Aaron Ecker
Energy Advisor/Equipment Sales/LP Tech Trainer
Office: 207-594-4487
Office Direct: 207-596-0986 x133
Aaron has been with Maritime for over 9 years in a technician role, he brings LP service experience to his sales position. He has his tank setter, interior/exterior piping, Appliance Connection and Service, Plant Operators, and CDL licenses.
He enjoys playing football & basketball, watching sports, and spending time with his french bulldog, Beau.
Carlton Winslow
Energy Advisor/Equipment Sales
Office: 207-563-8887
Carlton has been in the energy sales business for 20 years. He enjoys helping people meet their energy needs. Carlton is active in his community serving in local Rotary Clubs and the Chamber of Commerce. Carlton enjoys spending time with his family and sailing his Cape Dory, Reliance.
Chuck Towns
Energy Advisor/Equipment Sales
Office: 207-445-5222
Masters in Oil, Propane, and A/C along with 25 years of experience in the industry.
When he’s not working he is spending time with his son fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, four wheeling, playing pool, or watching him play baseball!