Our Senior Leadership Team:

LyAnn Grogan, CEO

[email protected] LyAnn joined the KFI team in 2004 with almost 20 years of experience in the disability field. She honed her people and training skills in her work as a Music Therapist, national clinical training site director, and member of the Music Therapy Association’s national training committee. She has held various roles at KFI, Support Coordinator, Hiring and Training Coordinator and most recently as the Director of Training and Outreach. LyAnn is excited to be leading KFI into the next chapter of being a progressive service provider focusing and supporting individuals to live their best lives!

Holly Bean, Director of Support Services

[email protected] Holly started working for KFI in 1989. Holly started with KFI as an intern for the University of Maine and served as a direct support staff, site supervisor and Supported Employment Specialist, and most recently as a Support Coordinator. Holly served on the Consumer Advisory Board when the state was still involved in a class action suit. Holly came on board with KFI when KFI was moving from a sheltered workshop to more inclusive employment. The agency was also moving to more community integration and individualized services at the time. Holly has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health and Human Services along with her MHRT certification.

Hilary Emery, Director of Operations

[email protected] Hilary Emery started her career with KFI as a Support Coordinator in 2011. She previously served in the US Army as an Information Systems Analyst and then earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Maine.  Most recently, Hilary earned her MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. She enjoys combining her technology experience with her background in social work to help the agency run smoothly and focus on supporting people to live meaningful lives.

Jodi Benvie, Director of Training & Team Development

[email protected] Jodi joined the KFI team in 2014 following 10+ years advocating for people’s rights through Disability Rights Maine. Prior to that Jodi had been supporting adults with disabilities in various roles including self-advocacy and employment. Her background and training in Person Centered Planning and Social Role Valorization is an asset to the agency and the people that she engages.

 

Our Leadership Team:

Susan O’Brien, Financial Manager susan.o’[email protected] Susan joined KFI in 2022 with 20+ years of accounting experience, 12 of which are in non-profit accounting.  Susan holds a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from University of Maine as well as a Master’s in Business from Husson University.  Growing up in Millinocket and now living in Bangor, with family ties in the Lincoln area, she has a strong connection to the areas and people we serve.

Dana Houghton, Human Resources Manager [email protected] Dana joined KFI as a Planning Coordinator in 2024 and recently moved into the Human Resources Manager role in 2025. Dana earned her Masters in Human Relations and Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Husson University in 2021. Dana is passionate about supporting people, building positive work-place relationships, and living out KFI’s values each day. She brings an optimistic, person-centered approach to work and looks forward to helping create an environment where employees feel supported and valued.

Amanda Hart, Support Coordinator, Millinocket Region [email protected]

Beth Nelson, Support Coordinator, Lincoln Region [email protected]

Lynn Gary, Support Coordinator,  Lincoln Region [email protected]

Jade Hayden, Support Coordinator, Lincoln Region [email protected]

Brandie Michaud, Support Coordinator, Bangor Region [email protected]

 

KFI Board of Directors

Bruce McLean, President School Teacher/Business Owner, Millinocket

Julie Brown, Vice President Human Resources Specialist (Retired), Millinocket

Anthony Moscone, Treasurer/Clerk Paralegal, Millinocket

Louis Pelletier Accountant (Retired), Millinocket

Michael Speed Entrepreneur, Millinocket

Deb Rountree Director, Katahdin Region Higher Education Center, East Millinocket

Anthony Filauro Professional Forester (Retired) Grandparent, Millinocket

Patti Woolley Early Childhood Administrator (Retired), Bangor

Ashley Wells Accountant, Bangor