Thomas College Welcomes Two New Dynamic Board of Trustee Members

WATERVILLE, ME, February 2020 — Thomas College is proud to welcome two new dynamic board members to its Board of Trustees. Both alumni of the College, Holly Ferguson is a Principal at Albin, Randall & Bennett in Portland and Robin Goodwin is CEO of The Montalvo Corporation in Gorham.

“We are so excited to have these two additions to the Board of Trustees,” said Thomas College President Laurie G. Lachance. “Holly and Robin are both respected professionals in their field and will be a dynamic addition to our already distinguished Board of Trustee members.”

Holly Ferguson is the Practice Leader for both Albin, Randall & Bennett’s (ARB) Manufacturing Advisory Services Group and the firm’s Accounting and Attest Advisory Services Group. She works with manufacturers and distributors, businesses, credit unions, and nonprofit organizations. Ferguson joined ARB in 1996 and has been a principal for the firm since 2012.

Ferguson is a Certified Public Accountant and earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Thomas College. She serves as treasurer of the Board of Directors and Finance Committee of the Manufacturers Association of Maine. Ferguson resides in Yarmouth with her husband and children.

Robin Goodwin has had a distinguished career in finance, manufacturing and technology – starting his career at Digital Equipment Corporation, then National Semiconductor, Fairchild Semiconductor and he now serves as the CEO of Montalvo Corporation in Gorham, ME.

Goodwin earned his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in 1983 and his MBA from Thomas College in 1990, served as an Adjunct Professor in Thomas’s MBA and Undergraduates programs in 2013, and currently serves on the Advisory Council of the Harold Alfond® Institute for Business Innovation. Goodwin also serves as Chair of the Manufacturers Association of Maine. Goodwin resides in Pittston with his wife Sharon.

About Thomas College

Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is defining what it means to be the College of the Future. With a strong commitment to innovation, career readiness, and community partnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of Maine’s top colleges for social mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program, accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programs empower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship, education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields. At Thomas, belonging isn’t a buzzword; it’s a promise. We create a supportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen, valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more information visit thomas.edu or contact MacKenzie Riley Young at [email protected] or 207-859-1313. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

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