Shea appointed new director of recreation

    CARIBOU, Maine —Maine Winter Sports Center officials recently announced the addition of Mark Shea, formerly the director of recreation in Caribou, to their staff. Shea is a Maine native and a graduate of the University of Maine at Presque Isle, and comes to the MWSC team with a solid understanding of the people of Maine and a track record of success at creating programs that get them more active.
    “During Mark’s time in Caribou he was one of the first to embrace the Maine Winter Sports Center and skiing as a way to get kids and families more active,” said MWSC Vice President John Farra.  “Most notably, Mark has developed a Nordic ski program that reaches more than 500 Caribou schoolchildren each winter, as well as a summertime outdoor adventure program that has been developing a passion for outdoor skills and a healthy lifestyle since 2000.”
“From a young age, I knew I wanted a career where I could help people enjoy being active. This new responsibility is a tremendous opportunity for me to work with other people who share my passion for the outdoors and to try to make a difference,” stated Shea.
As the community development director, Mark will be a resource to communities that look to establish new outdoor recreation programs, including nordic and alpine skiing programs. He will also be a resource for those looking to enhance their existing programs. From coordinating the Healthy Hometown Ski Program, the Healthy Hometown Ski Trailers, Elite Athlete School Visits, and Ski Leaders Education, to developing community based trail systems; Shea will have plenty of projects to which he will lend his expertise.