MBVS Hires New Deputy Director
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) is pleased to announce Kevin Rousseau, a Coast Guard Veteran, has joined the Bureau as Deputy Director.
Rousseau comes to MBVS after working for several years at the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) where he served as the state’s Exercise Officer. He has extensive knowledge working in various state agencies and comes to the Bureau with over 20 years of public service experience. In addition to state service, Rousseau currently serves as a United States Coast Guard Reservist.
“My entire professional career has been comprised of serving not only my country in the Coast Guard, but also my state and local community,” said Rousseau. “Having the opportunity to continue that service with the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services is an honor and I’m looking forward to helping our state’s veteran population.”
Rousseau earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Maine, and holds a Graduate Diploma from the United States Naval War College. He has served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR) for 10 years and currently drills with the Sector Northern New England Enforcement Division out of South Portland. Most recently, Rousseau was selected for Lieutenant Commander in the USCGR.
“Kevin brings a wealth of personal knowledge and has a passion for helping Maine veterans – both of which will serve him well in this new role,” said David Richmond, Director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services. “As leaders in Maine’s Veteran advocate community, we pride ourselves on the highly skilled and dedicated people that work at the Bureau, and the support they provide Maine’s Veterans. Kevin is a valued member of that team and we’re excited to have him on board.”
To find the Veterans’ Services Office nearest to you, please visit maine.gov/veterans/veterans-services-offices. You can also call the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services at 207-430-6035 or visit www.maine.gov/veterans to learn more about available resources.
Melissa Willette
Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services
207-430-6004
melissa.willette@maine.gov
