Our Team
Matthew Lewis
Executive Director
mlewis@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545 ext. 109
Matthew is a citizen of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik with comprehensive expertise in non-profit sectors and community development financial institutions. He is the Executive Director at Four Directions Development Corporation. In this role, Matthew champions the preservation of Wabanaki culture and traditions through economic development efforts. Matthew has over a decade of experience working alongside Municipal, State, Tribal, and Federal Governments, administering revolving loan funds and executing community development projects. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys crafting intricate Excel formulas, tinkering with electronics to automate household tasks, and exploring the scenic Maine woods with his wife and daughter.
Stephani Bruni
Residential Loan Officer
sbruni@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545 ext. 107
Stephani started at FDDC in a temporary Office Assistant role and is now a permanent member of the team as a Residential Loan Officer. Stephani provides clerical support to all FDDC programs from paper to digital files, inventory of records and client support. She brings a diverse background of experience to the FDDC team, from managing records for a 250-person deployable team while serving in the US Air Force, to creating and managing plans and programs for people with disabilities. When not at work, Stephani enjoys creating from quilts to decorating cookies, and the wonders the Maine outdoors has to offer.
Jacques Delli Paoli, DFCP
Community Development Program Manager
jdellipaoli@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545 ext. 103
Jacques works with the tribal communities in Maine to improve their economic development initiatives. Jacques’ program supports the advancement of Tribal Sovereignty and economic prosperity while strengthening communities. Jacques holds a Masters of Science Degree in Management from Stevens Institute of Technology located in Hoboken, NJ and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. Jacques enjoys sailing and horseback riding in his free-time.
Rebecca Maynard
Financial Capabilities Program Officer
rmaynard@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545 ext. 110
Rebecca Maynard is our Financial Capabilities Coordinator. Rebecca has a BS in Library and Information Sciences. She also has a background with the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAF), which helped provide relief to people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. During her time with HAF, Rebecca found her passion in helping people get the resources they need to make their lives better. She joined Four Directions with the goal of helping those in need through education about smart financial decisions to ensure financial stability. In Rebecca’s free time, she enjoys soap-making, sewing, and all forms of crafting.
Kim Miller
Office Manager
kmiller@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545 ext. 101
Kim has been with FDDC since 2018 and is now the Office Manager. She assists the organization in a variety of daily duties, including scheduling, bookkeeping, and greeting new clients. Kim grew up in Aroostook County and loves the state of Maine. Prior to FDDC, Kim had 19 years of experience running her family-owned plumbing & heating business. She brings over 25 years of Customer Service experience to her role here at FDDC. Kim likes to go bowling and camping with her kids and grandkids.
Tarryn Newell
Loan Administrator
tnewell@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545 ext. 112
Tarryn Newell is a member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township and grew up on the reservation. Coming from a background in consumer banking, she is now the Loan Administrator at Four Directions, providing clerical and client support for the mortgage, business, and community development teams. Tarryn aims to continue her learning within the lending and administrative space while also serving the Wabanaki communities. In her free time, Tarryn enjoys cooking, adventuring throughout the State of Maine, and spending time with her family.
Jude Perry
Staff Accountant
jperry@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545
Jude Perry started at Four Directions as an Accounting Assistant. Because of his apparent competence and a keen eye for efficiency, Jude was quickly promoted to staff accountant. Prior to his current role, Jude served as a financial operations coordinator for Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, where he honed his skills in managing complex financial tasks and ensuring operational efficiency.
Beyond his professional commitments, Jude is an active member of the community, dedicating his time as an assistant coach for the Bangor High School lacrosse team. In his leisure time, Jude enjoys hiking, playing golf, and spending quality time with his family.
Originally from Texas, Jude relocated to Maine in 2018 to pursue his college education and connect with his Penobscot community. This move has allowed him to access his Wabanaki heritage and blend his Southern roots with the vibrant culture of New England, enriching both his personal and professional life. Jude is excited to work at Four Directions, where he is able to serve his community while investing in his own growth and interests as well.
Preston Thomas
Business Advisor & APEX Procurement Counselor
pthomas@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545 ext. 106
Preston, a Navajo tribal member, oversees Four Directions’ small business program, which includes business lending and small business counseling. He also runs the APEX Accelerators program, which works with Native businesses and Tribal Enterprises throughout Maine to win government contracts. Preston brings diverse experience to FDDC. He began with the first national American Indian APEX in the Southwest, NCAIED. He also served as the Director of Business Development for Native American Public Television, now Vision Makers Media, which was one of the first companies to provide internet broadcasting and pioneered the first Native Call-In Radio Show. He also worked to develop the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona. Preston became the CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc.’s IT subsidiary, All Native Systems, a tribal 8(a) enterprise. Preston moved from Arizona to Maine in 2021 and enjoys working out and playing golf.
Jonathan Warren
Business Advisor & Marketing Strategist
jwarren@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545 ext. 115
Stepping into the role of Business Advisor at Four Directions, Jonathan is equipped with a dual degree in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Maine, complemented by a focus in project management from Lancaster University, UK. His experience in business planning and development underscores his dedication to empowering individuals to reach their business objectives. Beyond his professional career, Jonathan is actively pursuing a pilot’s license and indulging his passion for exploration through travel.
Sarah Woog
Director of Resource Development
swoog@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545
Sarah is the Director of Resource Development and started with FDDC in January of 2023. Sarah comes to FDDC from a career in education, during which she served in various teaching and leadership roles in tribal and public schools, higher education, non-profits, and in government. Sarah has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and American Studies from Trinity College in Hartford, CT, and a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Maine at Orono. Sarah brings to her work a passion for serving tribal communities and diverse experiences in grants management and program design. She believes deeply in FDDC’s mission and is excited to work daily towards it. Sarah enjoys spending time with her daughter, Maddy, and their dog, Sherman. She is also the assistant coach of her six-year-old nephew’s basketball team.
Chris Waite
Tribal Broadband Consultant
cwaite.contractor@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 522-7258
Chris Waite serves as FDDC’s Tribal Broadband Consultant. With over 20 years of experience in the broadband industry, he brings a lot to the table, holding roles in system maintenance along with fiber optic construction and engineering. Additionally, Chris is the owner of a small fiber construction company and an architectural digital twin creation firm. Chris grew up in Maine, traveling along the East Coast, where he lived on the eastern shore of Maryland for some time during his early adult years. He returned to Maine later in life, where he currently resides in Bowdoinham. Outside of the office, he spends his time being an entrepreneur, hiking, and working with tractors and landscaping. Chris also enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and their yellow lab, along with his five adult children and two grandchildren.
Courtney Wynn
Economic Recovery Corps Fellow
cwynn.contractor@fourdirectionsmaine.org | (207) 866-6545
As the newest Economic Recovery Corps Fellow, Courtney is excited to help incubate and develop small businesses in tribal communities while helping them generate jobs and build generational wealth so they can continue to live and work in their tribal communities. Having grown up in a small, rural, and marginalized community herself where good jobs required a significant commute, she aspires to build up and enrich communities so residents don’t have to resort to moving away.
