Press Release: Portland Museum of Art Welcomes New Trustees and Honors Outgoing Leadership
For Immediate Release: July 7, 2025
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(From left to right) Lisa Marin, Marian Morgan, Paul Peck, Katherine Berger, Bree LaCasse, and Judy Glickman Lauder.
Portland, Maine – The Portland Museum of Art (PMA) is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Trustees, following a vote held on June 11, 2025. These individuals bring a deep commitment to Maine’s cultural, educational, and civic life and will support the PMA’s mission of Art for All.
New Trustees:
Lisa Marin, of Jonesport and Portland, is an artist and educator who taught art in Maine public schools for 23 years. She currently serves as President of The John Marin Foundation, where she promotes and facilitates access to the work of her grandfather, the renowned 20th-century artist John Marin, whose depictions of the Maine landscape have long been a cornerstone of American modernism.
Marian Morgan, of South Portland, brings a strong background in archaeology, human resources, and nonprofit leadership. She has served on the boards of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Victoria Mansion, Maine Audubon, Outward Bound, and Maine Maritime Academy. Her passion for Maine’s cultural and environmental heritage is reflected in her longstanding support of local institutions.
Paul Peck, of North Yarmouth, is the founder of LWS Development LLC, a Maine-based real estate firm focused on multifamily, assisted living, and resort communities. He is also Vice President and co-founder of Western Maine Mountain Housing, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding workforce housing. An attorney at Drummond & Drummond, Peck has held numerous civic leadership roles, including President of the Portland Chamber of Commerce and service on several city planning and zoning committees.
In addition to these new appointments, the PMA Board voted to recognize the extraordinary contributions of several longtime Trustees:
Katherine Berger and Bree LaCasse were elected Trustees Emeriti, and Judy Glickman Lauder was named an Honorary Trustee in recognition of her exceptional service and support of the museum’s mission and growth. The Judy Glickman Lauder Collection at the PMA features nearly 700 photographs by iconic artists such as Diane Arbus, Gordon Parks, and Richard Avedon, offering a landmark gift that celebrates the power of photography and its deep ties to Maine.
Portland Museum of Art Board of Trustees:
Erik K. Hayward, President
Eileen T. Gillespie, Chair
Clayton Spencer, Vice President
Mark J. Morrissette, Treasurer
Kyo Bannai, Secretary
Kenneth A. Blaschke
Maury Barondes Bohan
Edwin Cahill
Paige A. Carter
Tae Chong
Lila Hunt Davies
Cyrus Y. Hagge
Jocelyn R. Handy
Sharyn M. Howell
Susie Konkel
Leeann M. Leahy
Andy Lilienthal
Lisa M. Marin
Elizabeth T. McCandless
Dimitri M. Michaud
Marcia Minter
Rodney Moore
Marian H. Morgan
Jane A. Parker
Paul E. Peck
Christina F. Petra
Theresa Secord
Jack Soley
Stewart Strawbridge
Troy Trejo
Joan Carpenter Troccoli
Kristin Kellogg Valdmanis
Karen B. Watson
Amy H. Woodhouse
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Scott M. Black
John F. Isacke
Judy Glickman Lauder
Robert S. Nanovic
Leonard M. Nelson
Leslie B. Otten
Anna H. Wells
TRUSTEES EMERITI
Charlton H. Ames
Katherine M.B. Berger
Joseph F. Boulos
William H. Davisson
Beth L. De Tine
Jeffrey D. Kane
Nancy K. Kaye
Bree A. LaCasse
Samuel A. Ladd III
Hilary G. Robbins
Christopher N. Robinson
Laurence H. Rubinstein
William J. Ryan, Sr.
Hans Underdahl
John H. Wallace
Owen W. Wells
William B. Williams
Daniel A. Zilkha
About the Portland Museum of Art
The Portland Museum of Art, located blocks from the working waterfront in Maine's largest city, seeks to tell multifaceted stories through art. Showcasing significant holdings of American, European, and contemporary art, as well as iconic works from Maine—the extensive collection highlights the rich artistic tradition of the state and its artists. Free school tours, family activities, curator talks, and tours of the Winslow Homer Studio—it's all happening at the PMA.
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