LEWISTON – The Maine Campground Owners Association (MECOA) recently hired Jeffrey Rowe to be the organization’s new executive director. Prior to joining MECOA, Rowe held marketing and communications positions in several industries, including forest products, food and beverage services and publishing. He is also a current member of the Maine Tourism Commission.

MECOA is a statewide trade association that represents more than 70 percent of Maine’s private campground industry. More information on MECOA can be found at www.campmaine.com.