The University of Maine at Fort Kent has named Jason Parent as coordinator of internal and external communication. Parent, who had served as the executive director of the Greater Madawaska Chamber of Commerce for the past three years, joined the professional staff at the University on July 1. A native of the St. John Valley, Parent worked as a reporter for WAGM Television in Presque Isle and as public relations director for Borderview Rehabilitation and Living Center in Van Buren, before heading Madawaska s chamber of commerce. He brings with him a strong background in communication and an invaluable connection with the people and culture of St. John Valley. No stranger to the University of Maine System, Parent received his bachelor of arts in communication from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, where he also worked as an editorial assistant in the University Relations office.
Parent is involved in a number of regional civic and non-profit organizations.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program advisory board, and incoming president of the Madawaska Optimist Club.