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The Maricor Group Gets More Green With LEED

In the last two months, The Maricor Group, ) has increased its team of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professionals by eleven individuals, reflecting the firm's commitment to sustainability. As of September, 2004 the following are new LEED Accredited Professionals:

From the RES Engineering Division, Hudson and Boston, Massachusetts: John Abraham, P.E., Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Matthew V. Stelmach, P.E., Vice President; Hani Mardini, P.E., Electrical Engineer/Project Manager; Rajesh B. Kaul, P.E., Senior Engineer/Project Manager; Edward Jones, Senior Electrical Designer; Eric Hansen, P.E., Mechanical Engineer; Brian Smith, P.E., Senior Electrical Engineer and Patrick Scanlon, Energy/Commissioning Engineer. Anup S. Khatra, P.E., Principal Engineer, had previously completed his accreditation.

From the Eastcan Consulting Engineers Division, Moncton and Saint John, New Brunswick: David Cowan, E.I.T., Electrical Design Engineer and Frederic Desjardins, E.I.T., Mechanical Design Engineer.

From The Maricor Group's Facility Lifecycle Management Division: Steve Kalisz, Senior Director of Business Development, Portland, Maine.

These experienced individuals have demonstrated their knowledge and expertise in integrated design and construction industry standards and process; in-depth familiarity with the LEED Rating System; LEED project registration, documentation requirements, technical support and the certification process; the understanding of green and sustainable design strategies, practices, and corresponding credits; and familiarity with key green and sustainable design resources and tools.

They will be recognized as LEED Accredited Professionals on the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) web site and will receive a LEED Accredited Professional Certificate.

"The Maricor Group encourages continuing professional growth for all employees. We are very excited to have these additional LEED accredited professionals on our team. Our investment in LEED accreditation adds value to our clients in improving their facility's operational and financial performance, while complying with public policy mandates and addressing both economic and environmental sustainability issues," says John Havrilla, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Maricor Group.

The Maricor Group is a facility engineering and lifecycle management company serving the eastern Canadian provinces and New England. The Maricor Group plans, develops, manages, and modernizes facilities according to sustainable economic and environmental principles. "This accreditation initiative by the professionals within The Maricor Group reflects our collective and individual commitments to sustainable progress and client service," stated J. Nick Bayne, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Maricor Group is a subsidiary of Maine & Maritimes Corporation, a holding company that invests, owns and operates sustainable infrastructure companies. Maine & Maritimes Corporation is traded on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MAM.