KVCOG adds new staff members

FAIRFIELD — The Kennebec Valley Council of Governmentshas announced two new members of the team, Environmental Planner Gabe Gauvin andand Membership Coordinator Kathryn Raymond.

Gabe Gauvin
Gauvin joined KVCOG in November, and will will assist at both a regional and municipal levels to facilitate waste stream reduction and management, environmental education and sustainability.
“My passion for sustainability and waste stream management comes from my time researching the environmental and economic impact of rural Maine recreation events,” he said. “I am eager to utilize my knowledge of sustainable solutions to help KVCOG’s many communities in this significant way.”
He is an educator on environmental, health and economic issues in Maine, and his work in operating single sort recycling programs is what has drawn him to KVCOG, he said. Gauvin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine at Farmington in outdoor recreation and business, with a concentration in environmental sustainability.
Kathryn Raymond
Raymond joined KVCOG in December, and her highest priority is communication with KVCOG’s member communities and to facilitate the many services KVCOG provides. The newly created position will greatly enhance KVCOG’s ability to serve and support its members, said a news release from the nonprofit organization.
“I am honored to serve KVCOG in such an important role and excited to be returning to my roots in the Kennebec Valley,” Raymond said. “Together with the KVCOG team, I look forward to working with our many member communities to enhance the region and the lives of those who live here in significant and meaningful ways.”
Raymond comes to KVCOG with more than 10 years of professional nonprofit, membership development and public sector experience. Most recently, she served Maine Historical Society in Portland, as donor relations manager. She was also membership program manager at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Mass., and was interim office manager at Fort Western in Augusta. She’s also worked for the Maine State Parks system and the Maine Public Utilities Commission. She holds a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Maine and a masters from the University of New Hampshire.
“I am thrilled to have Gabe and Kate join the KVCOG team,” said Laura Cyr, KVCOG executive director. “They both bring with them a wealth of expertise and experience and their work will enhance the region and the lives of those who live here in significant and meaningful ways.”