As a former Governor and Congressman, Governor Baldacci brings a unique perspective to his work and provides firm clients with valuable insight into the relationships between business strategy, economic development and state and federal policy making.
Working closely with each of our Practice Groups, he is able to counsel clients on local, state and federal initiatives, government procurement, economic development projects, and various policy issues, especially in the areas of energy and health.
Baldacci served two-terms as the Governor of the State of Maine from 2003-2011. He comes to Pierce Atwood following an appointment as the director of the Department of Defense's Military Health Care Reform Initiative where he worked for the former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Clifford L. Stanley, to conduct a full-scale review and evaluation of military health care and wellness.
Recent Experience
- During his tenure as Governor, initiated reforms in the areas of health care, energy development, administrative reform and efficiency, and public education.
- Led significant efforts to expand investment in workforce training and development. One of his primary contributions in this area was the creation of Maine’s community college system, which provides exceptional opportunities to Maine students while supporting economic development in the state.
- Created Maine’s Pine Tree Development Zone Program, which provides aggressive incentives for job creation and economic development in the state.
- Served as the co-chairman of the Northern New England-Eastern Canadian Premiers Conference, where governmental leaders worked to advance regional initiatives in areas such as energy, environmental stewardship and conservation, workforce development and economic development.
- During four terms in the U.S. Congress, he served on the Agriculture Committee and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Honors & Distinctions
American Medical Association’s Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service
Neal W. Allen Award for Leadership in Public Service
Marriage Equality Award, Human Rights Campaign
Civic Activities
Former Chairman of the Board of Directors and current Board member for Jobs for America’s Graduates, a national nonprofit organization that works to reduce barriers to high school graduation and help students to transition to college.
Campaign co-chairman for the Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges.