Alumni Board Members

Roberta entered Husson in 1963 in the business education program. She eventually changed her major to executive secretarial science and graduated in 1966 with her associate's degree. At that time, she continued her stay at Husson as an employee in Admissions under Chesley Husson, Jr. Roberta married fellow Husson student, Mike Burke '69 in 1971, at which time they moved from Maine to Washington, DC, and finally on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they currently reside. Once arriving in Nashville, Roberta continued her education earning a degree in business administration and began working on her MBA.

Over her 45-year employment career, she worked in both the private and public sectors. While in Washington, DC, she worked as the executive assistant for a group of naval architects and engineers. Later, she moved to Capitol Hill and the U.S. Congress, working for the Joint Committee on Taxation. After their move to Nashville, Roberta spent time in the legal field, taught, and eventually became an editor for Moore Educational Publishers, Inc.

After retiring in 2009, the Burkes have spent summers at Moosehead Lake and winters in Nashville. Roberta joined the Husson Alumni Board in 2016 and has been an asset to the Husson University Advancement team as a volunteer in the Advancement Services department. Roberta is also a member of Husson University's Women's Philanthropy Council and has been volunteering for Catholic Charities of Tennessee for the past seven years.

Cameron is a small business owner with a passion for investing in his hometown of Houlton, Maine. During college, he grew his high school lawn mowing business into a full-service landscaping company and started a venture owning real estate investment properties. At Husson, Cameron served two years as Student Government President and continues to be civic-minded today, volunteering within several organizations, including joining the Husson University Alumni Board upon graduation. 

Cameron enjoys spending time on the lake and enjoying all the unique activities that the Northern Maine outdoors has to offer.

Lynn has been the Assistant Vice President of Health & Wellbeing programs for Travelers Insurance since 2023.  She chose to pursue her MBA at Husson University, inspired by her father’s legacy as a graduate (‘1963).  Since earning her degree, she has excelled in leadership positions at several Fortune 500 global companies.  With a deep passion for sharing resources and empowering others to live their healthiest lives, she continues to drive positive change in her community and beyond.

Lynn resides in Southern Maine and enjoys the four seasons to the fullest with her family. She is happy to connect with students and alumni anytime.

Lee Ann Lowe is a human resource leader with over 30 years of operations and
human resource management experience. She has led and managed HR teams in
many industries, from manufacturing to risk management. Lee Ann is the HR
Manager for Jøtul North America in Gorham, and is a graduate of Husson University
with a MS in Business Administration. She previously was an adjunct professor in the
business administration program at Husson University for over 20 years. Lee Ann
holds her SHRM-SCP, Senior Professional Human Resource (SPHR) designation, and a
Certificate in Human Resource Management.

Glenn is a lifelong resident of Bangor and grew up on a family dairy farm. He was employed with Sears Roebuck & Co for 19 years and his last assignment was the Assistant Store Manager-Facilities. Glenn became the financial manager of Bangor Letter Shop in 1995 and was given the opportunity to become a co-owner with Joel Masters (the owner's son) in 2017. 

Glenn and his wife, Vicki, have been married 44 years and have two married sons: Matthew (Sarah) and Michael (Rebekah), who have blessed them with six grandchildren.

Glenn is a Past President of the Husson Alumni Board and a recipient of Husson University's Presidential Alumni Service Award.

MyMy immigrated to the United States from Vietnam when she was 14, with limited English proficiency. It was quite the adventure adjusting to a new culture and language, but she was determined to thrive. After graduating from Ellsworth High School, she went on to attend Husson University, where she earned both a Bachelor in Accounting, and an MBA. Her academic journey at Husson provided a solid foundation for her professional career. Currently, she serves as a Vice President, Portfolio Manager at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, a role that she is passionate about as it is enables her to assist clients in achieving their financial goals.

MyMy lives in Bangor, which she adores for its friendly community and beautiful surroundings. She is happiest when she’s outdoors, whether it’s tackling house projects, enjoying leisurely walks, or just soaking up the fresh air. Her family and her dog are her greatest joys, and she cherishes every moment she gets to spend with them.

She is a strong advocate of the belief that hard work and dedication are key to achieving anything you set your mind to. The education and experiences she gained at Husson University have been instrumental in preparing her for a promising and successful future.

Christopher Paradis is a lifelong Mainer currently working with Eastern Maine Development Corporation in Bangor, Maine as an APEX Accelerator Counselor after more than ten years of promoting workforce development with Maine's Community College System (MCCS). Prior to joining MCCS, he gained more than twenty-five years of marketing, sales and international business experience with Philips Lighting-Somerset, NJ and Elmet Technologies-Lewiston, Maine.

Christopher currently serves as board member for Husson University's Alumni Association and is a member of The Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club. Past community service work and board membership includes Community Concepts Inc., Community Concepts Finance Corporation (Vice Chair), The Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club Membership Committee and Community Concepts Program Committee. Christopher also received gubernatorial appointments to serve on the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) Board of Directors and Chair where he received the President's Award, MITC's "Invest in Maine" Committee, and the Franklin County Workforce and Education Committee.

Christopher earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of Maine and an MBA in Business Management from Husson University. When not working or involved in community service, Christopher enjoys participating in many outdoor activities that Maine's four seasons have to offer. He is an active member of the Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association and local chapters of the New England Mountain Bike Association.

Malaya grew up in the Greater Bangor Area graduating from Hermon High School and Eastern Maine Community College at the same time, where she earned her associates degree in Liberal Studies. She then went on to college at Husson University where she studied Mass Communications. Malaya earned her Bachelor's degree graduating in May of 2022. After graduating she became a Realtor® with Realty of Maine. She has grown her community involvement by coaching middle school track for Hermon Middle School and joined the marketing committee for FUSION: Bangor. From there Malaya met a lot of great people who led her back into Husson’s Community to guide the start up of Husson GOLD. 

Ryan joined the Husson University Alumni Board in 2023. A native of Aroostook County, Ryan graduated from Husson in 2018 with a BS in Communications with a concentration in Live Sound Technology. Following graduation he went on to work for a sound reinforcement company. There he toured globally with musical artists Queen and Adam Lambert as well as the Jonas Brothers. In 2020 Ryan relocated to Hampden where he currently resides. A Master Electrician, Ryan operates his business RT Electrical as well as his property management business, RT Property Services, LLC. 

In his free time Ryan enjoys making music, exploring Maine on his ATV, kayaking, golfing, water skiing, and cruising around the Bangor area in his family’s Model A. Ryan is also a member of the Hampden Planning Board, Bangor: Fusion, Mystic Lodge #65, and the Anah Shrine.

Marrissa grew up in Wakefield, NH and now lives in Old Orchard Beach. During school she was very involved including being on 4 different committees, creating her own club on campus, as well as being on the dance team and working 2 jobs.

Now Marrissa enjoys her spare time on the beach or taking her dog Remi for a walk. She has been exploring Southern Maine and all it has to offer since being there and can not wait for more adventures!