Graduated high school from R W Traip Academy 1971
Resident of Wells since 1977
Member St Mary’s Church, Wells
Married to Maryanne Coughlin Foley. They have 2 sons: Patrick 25 and Peter 23
2000 Graduate of USM, BS Degree in Political Science/Public Policy
Employed in the insurance industry for 38 years, currently employed as an agent and partner at Cole Harrison Agency in Kennebunk. Certified Insurance Counselor designee 2002
Served for 9 years on the Wells Board of Selectmen from 1992 –1998, 2000-2003 and
again from 2009 to present 8 years as Chairman
Served on the Town of Wells Charter Commission and was Chairman from 2007-2008
Served on the Town of Wells Comprehensive Planning Committee
Served on the Harbor Advisory Committee
Member of Wells Rotary for 29 years, President 1989-1990
Served on the Wells Reserve Management Authority at the Wells National Estuary
Research reserve as Town of Wells representative 1993-1999
Member Wells Chamber of Commerce since 1987
Founder of Save Our Shores Maine and Maine Coastal Coalition, President and
Board Member 1992-present
Served on the State of Maine Beaches Committee 2006-2008
Served on State DEP committee to rewrite the Sand Dune Rules 2000-2003
Panelist at Maine State Beaches Conference 2006, 2008 and 2011
Member State Board of Environmental Protection 2011 present, Chairman 2012-present
York Hospital Board of Trustees 2011-present
