Meet the Team

MaryBeth is a retired director of project management for a global IT services company. Besides implementing software, she frequently managed process, development, and/or organizational change initiatives and even a construction project or two. Since retirement, she continues to share her expertise with students at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University, volunteers with The Locker Project to help provide nourishing food for children in Portland, Westbrook and South Portland, and is a member of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine Community Spokes. MaryBeth enjoys exploring the Eastern Trail almost daily – walking with her dog Agnes, biking, or snowshoeing in the winter. She also brings knowledge and experience in accounting/finance, strategic planning, non-profit board governance, and sometimes much needed humor.

Bill has lived in Kennebunk, Maine for 25 years. He is an avid supporter of the Eastern Trail, which he uses for biking, running, walking, and cross-country skiing. He taught his 2 daughters how to ride bikes using the Eastern Trail because of its car-free safety. Bill’s work experience includes serving as Plant Manager for Tom’s of Maine, where he was responsible for team building, performance of operations, quality, and safety. Bill was also Senior Vice President of Finance for Generac, where he developed strategy, managed budgets, and ensured accounting procedures compliance. Bill currently serves on the boards of 2 companies and was Treasurer for the board of the Chewonki Foundation in Maine for 12 years.

Allison Foster is a science communications coordinator for Biodiversity Research Institute and lives in South Portland, Maine. Originally from Tampa, Florida, Allie moved to Maine in 2022 to pursue her master’s degree at the University of Maine in Orono studying spruce budworm and Maine’s forests. While at UMaine, she served as the grants officer and president of the Graduate Student Government. Since relocating to South Portland in 2024, she’s spent many days enjoying the quiet mornings, birdwatching, and taking in the natural beauty of the trail. If she’s not found on the trail, you can find Allie reading a good book, singing with the Downeasters Chorus, or baking up a sweet treat in the kitchen.

Anthony Koester lives in Kennebunk with his wife and three dogs who often accompany him on walks on the Eastern Trail when he isn’t on a bike riding the Trail and other paths and roads in Maine. He is a retired attorney, who practiced commercial and real estate law for many years, including cases involving land preservation, green space acquisition and property rights. Tony spends his time now working with, among other groups, the Portland Wheelers. He is an enthusiastic supporter of the Eastern Trail and feels most strongly that the Trail provides outdoor access to everyone for many uses and establishes a strong connection among Maine communities from Kittery to Portland. Tony’s board experience has included his county legal bar association, a New Jersey Supreme Court committee church boards and committees, his sons’ Boy Scout Troop and hospital boards.

Tracy Kolian is an experienced public health professional who has worked on a wide range of public health issues throughout her career. She has a deep understanding of the health benefits of trails and green space and has advocated for equitable transportation including biking and walking paths for all. In 2022, after 20+ years in DC, Tracy and her family relocated to South Portland and live just around the corner from the Eastern Trail, which they use daily. She loves to be active, explore, and read.

Dan Matz is a Policy and Data Analyst in the Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, where he supports a wide range of public policy initiatives. He serves as a lead staff member for the Maine AI Task Force and manages the Governor’s Infrastructure Implementation Committee, coordinating interagency efforts to maximize federal investments. Daniel has developed dashboards and data tools to track the impact of billions in housing, infrastructure, and recovery funding, helping policymakers translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. He previously worked in healthcare administration at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and in food policy research at the Sustainable Food Center in Texas. Dan holds a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor’s degree from Colgate University. He lives in Portland, Maine, and enjoys running and exploring the outdoors.

Eric Stoclet has over 40 years of experience in financial services and finance. He has operated at senior levels including board and C-suite levels in various geographies across the world. He has extensive experience in corporate finance, capital markets, debt restructuring, turnaround situations, covering various industries as well as experience in real estate lending, advisory, management of NPL portfolios through the acquisition and divestiture cycle, and property management. Prior to retirement, he was a Senior Credit Officer at Citigroup and an Approved Person under the UK’s financial services regulatory authority. Beyond his professional endeavors, Eric values quality time with his family with whom he shares his passion for travel, and recently embraced triathlons.

Elizabeth is a South Portland resident and a dedicated legal and community-focused professional. She earned her Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts School of Law in 2012. She is also a 2008 graduate of the University of Southern Maine, where she completed a major in Political Science and a minor in Criminology. Elizabeth currently works for a leading company specializing in post-settlement solutions for individuals navigating the aftermath of workers’ compensation or liability settlements. In her role, she is committed to supporting injured parties throughout the settlement process. Elizabeth is an avid marathon runner, hiker, and yoga enthusiast. On most weekends, you can find Elizabeth and her husband running long miles on the Eastern Trail. Elizabeth is deeply engaged in the Southern Maine community and enjoys volunteering at Maine Needs, as well as spending time with her family and friends.