Senator Peter Mills announces the hiring of Marc A. Pitman as his gubernatorial campaign director. Pitman, an accomplished fundraiser and author, will lead the campaign’s efforts to promote Senator Mills’ strategic plan to bring fiscal restraint, government accountability and economic expansion to Maine. Senator Mills has run eight successful campaigns in Somerset County as his own campaign manager. This partnership with Pitman will help Mills bring that record of campaign success to voters statewide.

Now geared to focus on reaching out to voters and moving the campaign to the next phase, Mills says, “Marc brings the needed skills and experience to our growing team. His background in fundraising, public speaking and writing will help us form a winning campaign team. As a former pastor and current teacher, Marc has the capacity to energize and lead.”

Pitman leaves his position as the chief fundraiser for Inland Hospital and Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville to join the “Mills for Maine” team. Excited about the opportunity to improve his home state, Pitman says, “I’ve long admired Senator Mills’ courage to stand for what is right, even in the face of intense political pressure. The Senator’s record in the Maine Legislature demonstrates he is a bold leader with integrity. I’m thrilled to join Senator Mills, his staff and many volunteers to help craft a bold campaign for success!”

Marc Pitman is the founder of FundraisingCoach.com, the author of “Ask Without Fear!” and an adjunct instructor at Thomas College where he teaches internet marketing. He serves on the board of directors for the United Way of Mid-Maine and the General Assembly for the Kennebec Regional Development Authority. He received a B.A. from Gordon College and an M.A. from Regent University in Organizational Leadership. He grew up in Lewiston and currently lives in Waterville with his wife and three children.