Our Board of Directors
René Daniel, Chairperson
Gary Sanborn, Vice Chairperson
Thomas Bartell, Director
Pete Plummer, Director
Brian O’Coin, Director
Lewis Emery, Director
Tom Rubino, Director
Christopher LaRoche, Director
Lynda Adams, Director
Our President: Richard Begin
Richard (Dick) Begin has spent more than 35 years in a myriad of management roles at Westbrook Housing, experience that has afforded him a special vantage point as the agency’s representative in the development and administration of community-based programs.
He is responsible for establishing community-wide partnerships to assist with the successful transitioning of properties to affordable housing for low- to moderate-income families. In this role, he works with the Maine Cities, New Neighbors, Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Community Development Block Grant, Multi-Family Rehabilitation Program, and Section 8 Home Ownership programs.
His credentials include that of Department of Environmental Protection Approved Lead Smart Renovator, State of Maine Lead Abatement Sampling Technician, and C.B.D.G. Certified Administrator. He has received Septic System Inspections Certification, Maine Energy Code Certification, and HUD Section 8 Quality Housing Standards Certification. He has also completed course work in Multi- and Single-Family Housing Developments.
Begin is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine.
Our Development Director: Tyler Norod
Tyler Norod joined Westbrook Development Corporation (WDC) in 2021 as Director of Development. Prior to WDC, Tyler worked as a Development Officer for Avesta Housing Development Corporation. At Avesta, Tyler lead the development efforts on a variety of large projects across Southern Maine and New Hampshire that included historic tax credits, Passive House Certified buildings for seniors, and a multi-phased mixed-use urban development.
Before working in real estate development, Tyler spent several years as the Housing Planner for the City of Portland and a Senior Project Manager for the Boston Redevelopment Authority.
Tyler has a BA in Political Science from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
