An attorney and member of the Maine Bar, Mr. Caras practiced commercial law and provided mergers and acquisitions advisory services for 40 years in a broad range of industries regionally and nationally. Mr. Caras also served as a mediator and neutral negotiation facilitator. Mr. Caras, formerly of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, now resides in Arrowsic, Maine. Professional and Leadership Highlights: Founder and former Managing Director and principal of Leaders, LLC, a mergers and acquisitions firm representing public, private and family-owned businesses Former partner, department chair, and member of the executive committee of Verrill, a full-service law firm with over 150 attorneys and offices in Portland, Maine; Boston, Massachusetts; and Westport, Connecticut Serves on the Arrowsic, Maine Zoning Board of Appeals A.B., cum laude, Bowdoin College; J.D., with honors, University of Connecticut School of Law Committee Memberships: Executive Committee (Chair) Bar Harbor Wealth Management Committee Governance Committee Board of Directors (Chair) Reason for Nomination Mr. Caras legal expertise in commercial transactions, as well as his business knowledge of the many industries with which we conduct business is invaluable to the Board with our growing customer service area throughout Northern New England.