Matthew R. McHatten joined the Company in 2001 and serves as President & CEO.  He previously served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary, and Clerk. Before holding that role, he served as Senior Vice President of External Operations and Vice President and Marketing Director.  Matt holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Maine.  He serves as Chair of the Executive Leadership Committee of the Insurance Information Institute and is a Board Member of the Aroostook Partnership, an Incorporator of the University of Maine Foundation, and a member of the Maine Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Selection Committee.  Matt is a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow and recipient of the University of Maine Foundation’s President Abram W. Harris Award.

Dave McPherson joined the Company in 2020 and serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary, and Clerk.  He previously served as Senior Vice President of Operations.  Dave holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on Operations Management from Harding University.  He has a broad operational background and previously worked at Travelers, most recently holding the position of 2VP Underwriting Operations in Middle Market.  In that role, he built significant cross functional experience with focus in the areas of process enhancement, technology, quality, and productivity.  Prior to joining Travelers, he worked at Progressive in various claims leadership roles, lastly holding the position of Claims Manager III with responsibility of all claim’s functions for his region.  Dave is a current Board Member of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and serves as a member of the Advisory Board of Hartford Steam Boiler.

Kendra Coates joined MMG in 2022 and serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer.  She previously served as Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Financial Officer.  Kendra brings over 25 years of financial, regulatory, and operational experience to MMG.  She began her career with the Maine Bureau of Insurance as an Examiner in 1997.  Shortly after, Kendra moved to Arthur Andersen LLP as a Senior Auditor and later became Manager with the company’s insurance regulatory team.  In 2004, she assumed the role of Director of Financial Analysis at the Maine Bureau of Insurance, a position she held for over ten years.

In 2015, Kendra moved to the Department of Administrative & Financial Services as the Finance Director for the General Government Service Center and the Office of Information Technology.  In this role, she managed the IT operating budget along with several modernization projects.  Most recently, Kendra held the role of Chief Operating Officer of the Department of Public Safety, which includes over 600 employees and 10 government bureaus.  Kendra attended Saint Joseph’s College where she received her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting.  She is a member of the Maine Development Foundation Board and the Homeless Services of Aroostook Board.

Stacy L. Shaw joined the Company in 1998 as a computer programmer.  He serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer and previously held the positions of Vice President, Assistant Vice President, Information Systems Manager, Assistant Information Systems Manager, Senior Systems Analyst/Engineer, Programmer/Analyst, and Programmer.  Stacy holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Husson University as well as a dual Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from the University of Maine.  He attended summer school at Harvard University for computer science.  He is a member of the University of Maine at Presque Isle Foundation Board and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).  Stacy also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Northern Light Health.  He is a past Director and President of the Board of Directors for the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

Julia Clukey joined MMG in 2023 and serves as Vice President of People & Engagement.  She previously held leadership positions at General Electric, WEX, Wayfair, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and VF Corporation.  Julia brings to MMG a wealth of experience in people leadership, recruiting, talent development, and human resource strategy.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from DeVry University and a Master of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University.  Beyond her educational and professional endeavors, Julia competed on the World Cup luge team from 2003 to 2015 and on the 2010 U.S. Olympic team, and she was inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame and the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame for her athletic achievements.  Julia is passionate about community and youth development.  She founded and ran Julia Clukey’s Camp for Girls from 2011 to 2017, which provided middle school girls with opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and sportsmanship.

Corey Graham joined MMG in 2006.  He was promoted to Casualty Claims Manager and again to Vice President of Casualty Claims before assuming his current role as Vice President of Claims in 2021.  Corey has been employed in the insurance industry since 1992, holding various positions including Producer, Litigation Examiner, and Regional Casualty Claims Specialist.  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from the University of Southern Maine and a Master of Business Administration from Husson University.  He has also earned the Associate in Claims designation from the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, his Legal Principles Claim Specialist designation from the American Educational Institute, and his Certified Scrum Product Owner from Scrum Alliance.  In 2021, Corey attended the Dartmouth Executive Leadership and Strategic Impact Program at the Tuck School of Business.  He is a member of the Advisory Council of the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters and a former advisory board member for RISE.

Derek Hochradel joined MMG in 2017 and serves as Vice President of Underwriting, overseeing Commercial and Personal Lines.  He brings to his role more than 25 years of experience in middle market commercial lines management and underwriting.  His background includes responsibilities in a broad cross section of commercial lines products, underwriting talent development, loss control, and technology modernization efforts with large regional carriers.  Derek is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Consumer Affairs.  He remains active in local community events, supports the United Way organization, and is involved in youth sports.

Kayla O’Malley Dill has been with the Company since 2013 and serves as Vice President of Marketing & Business Development.  She previously held the positions of Senior Territory Manager for Maine, Territory Manager, and Senior Marketing Representative.  Prior to joining MMG, she worked for a national carrier, holding positions in Sales, Casualty Claims, and Learning & Development.  Kayla is a graduate of the University of Maine Business School.  She has earned the designations of Associate in Claims (AIC) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) through the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research.  She has been active with the Maine Young Agents committee, including volunteer work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Special Olympics Maine.  She was recognized as Young Agent Committee Member of the Year in 2016.  Kayla was a founding steering committee member of the business resource group MMG Women.  She currently serves as Co-chair for the Maine Chapter of Million Women Mentors and holds the position of Treasurer for the Xi Beta of Chi Omega Housing Corp at the University of Maine.