LISBON FALLS – Rob Wilkes has been promoted to general manager of Downeast Energy’s Lisbon Falls Office.

He began his career with Downeast Energy in 1997 as an oil delivery driver, moving up to propane service technician and heating equipment salesperson.

“Continuing the tradition of Downeast Energy’s dedication to giving time and money to local projects, I intend to explore ways for the Lisbon Falls office to become involved with the communities at large,” he said.

He has started his duties as general manager, but will officially begin working in the Lisbon Falls office in the middle of April. He and his wife and two children live in Durham.