Jess Francis

Volunteer since 2016

 Jess Francis has worked at Penobscot County Federal Credit Union since 2006, where she is currently the Marketing Manager. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Maine in 2011. Jess enjoys spending a great deal of time volunteering in the community; in addition to her most recent acceptance to serve on the Courageous Steps Board she also does volunteer work for Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger, the Special Olympics, Champion the Cure, Junior Achievement, and the Children's Miracle Network. 
When not working, Jess enjoys spending time with her husband, Anthony. The couple resides in Hermon with their two daughters: Natalie and Arabella. She also enjoys traveling, reading, watching horror films, and giving people the benefit of the doubt.

Gary Greene

Volunteer since 2018

Gary Greene joined the Courageous Steps volunteering team in early 2018 and is currently volunteering with our Step Forward Initiative. Gary is a Performance Coach at R-N-G Optimal Performance Group, Bangor, ME. He also has a 
BS WVU 1974 Public Relations/Corporate Communication. Gary is also a certified BrainSpotting Practitioner, and Certified Life Coach.

Robyn Greene

Volunteer since 2018

Robyn Greene joined the Courageous Steps volunteering team in early 2018 and is currently helping with our Step Forward Initiative. Robyn specifically coordinates our Step Forward Parent/Child Activity Nights that happen monthly. Robyn is a clinician with twenty years of experience working with children and families currently working as school clinician for SAU 31.  She loves working with Courageous Steps to provide opportunities for children to turn their dreams into reality. 

Jess Hewes

Volunteer Since 2017

Jess Hewes joined The Courageous Steps Project fundraising team in August of 2017. She loves volunteering with Courageous Steps and seeing the smiles of everyone helping each other and enjoying life.  During the week, She is a care delivery analyst at Beacon Health, providing innovation in healthcare. And as much as possible, on the weekends she is enjoying Madagascal pond with her husband, son, and black lab. ​

Heather Martin

Volunteer since 2017

Heather Martin joined The Courageous Steps Project’s volunteering team in late 2017. Heather currently sits on our walk-run committee, and helps with other programs of the organization. She has been teaching for 19 years.  She always enjoy watching children learn and grow.  "I love volunteering with the Courageous Steps Project as it helps,  teaches and provides tools to area students on how to face day to day obstacles."

Dave Roderick

Volunteer since 2017

Dave Roderick joined The Courageous Steps Project team in early 2017, and currently lives in Old Town with his wife, Tina, and son, Davey.  He joined Courageous Steps to meet more people in the greater Old Town Area while helping out with a great cause.  Outside of Courageous Steps Dave works for Volunteers of America as an Assistant Program Manager and he is involved with his church, United Baptist Church in Old Town, and the Vice President of non-profit ministry called Christian Revelation.

Tina Roderick

Volunteer since 2017

Tina Roderick joined The Courageous Steps Project team in early 2017, and currently helps run and facilitate our fundraising committee. Her family has lived in Old Town for 8 years.  She has worked for Bangor Savings Bank for the last 5 ½ years.  She also volunteers a lot for Boy Scouts Troop 76, and United Baptist Church.  “I love what Connor has created with Courageous Steps and what it stands for.  The fact that we help those programs that need it so desperately just warms my heart."