AUBURN — Central Maine Community College President Scott Knapp announces the following staff appointments:

Kyle Fleming, information systems support specialist II. Fleming holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in computer science from CMCC. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in IT and earning certifications from Microsoft and CompTIA. Prior to coming onboard full time, he worked on campus as student helpdesk technician in IT and as a resident assistant. He lives in his native town of Norway.

Grimes Williams, associate dean of student services. A native of Raleigh, N.C., Williams has also lived in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and England. He worked previously at Southern Maine Community College as a pathway learning strategist for the Business and Community Partnership Department. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; a Master of Arts degree in higher education from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa.; and a Master of Arts degree in liberal arts from St. John’s College in Annapolis, Md.

Cynthia McShane, learning and advising specialist. McShane earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of Maine at Farmington and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pa. She also holds graduate certificates in travel writing and the teaching of writing. She has worked at CMCC as an adjunct instructor in humanities and as a writing center tutor. She has also served on the adjunct faculty at Southern New Hampshire University. She is a native of Auburn where she continues to make her home.

Joey Blanchard, admissions representative. Blanchard just graduated from CMCC with a degree in criminal justice. He recently worked as a campus security officer. While he was a student, he served as a resident assistant, president of the Student Senate, and president of the Criminal Justice Club.

Branden Ross, resident director. A former resident assistant at CMCC, Ross graduated in May with honors in business administration and management. He has worked for several years as manager at Stevenson’s Vegetable Farm in Wayne where he trained employees and operated equipment. A certified nursing assistant, he lives in his native Livermore Falls.

Joshua Mello, facilities maintenance specialist. Mello graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River, Mass. A native of Monmouth, he has worked as a carpenter and also served as a correctional officer at the Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset.

Marquis Forbes, food service worker. Forbes recently joined the CMCC food service staff. A native of Providence, R.I., he recently worked as a cook at Buffalo Wild Wings.

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