Kerry Chasteen
Executive Director of Extension Operations
15 Estabrooke Drive, Room 457, Orono, Maine 04469
kerry.chasteen@maine.edu
(207) 581-3422
Kerry has been serving as the Executive Director of Extension Operations for Cooperative Extension since September 2023. In this role, she oversees county office operations and acts as the point of contact for facilities, supervises administrative staff, and collaborates with county associations and local teams to develop and approve the county Extension budget.
Kerry has been a committed member of the University of Maine community since 2006, most recently working as a Special Assistant in the Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement. She also spent 15 years in Auxiliary Enterprises, ultimately becoming the Director/General Manager of UMaine Dining in Orono. Her extensive background includes personnel and project management, event planning, and over 20 years in the hospitality and customer service fields. A proud alumna of the University of Maine, Kerry holds a B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition and an MBA.
Education
Master of Business Administration
University of Maine, 2023
B.S. Food Science and Human Nutrition
University of Maine, 2006
Concentration- Food Management