Building a Sustainable Workforce for Maine’s Defense Industry
INVESTMENT IN MAINE’S WORKFORCE & ECONOMY
ABOUT US
Maine Defense Industry Alliance (MDIA) is a collaborative effort between government agencies, educational institutions, and industry partners to address the workforce needs of Maine’s defense industry. The alliance aims to build a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable development system that will solve the Maine defense industry’s two immediate needs: acquiring skilled workers and upgrading its incumbent workforce.
Leadership
Mark is the Program Director for the Maine Defense Industry Alliance (MDIA). A graduate of Kearsarge Regional High School, Maine Maritime Academy, and the University of Maine School of Law, he retired as a U.S. Navy Captain in 2018 after 30 years of service. His final roles included Chief of Staff for Joint Task Force – Guantanamo and a position with the Joint Chiefs of Staff overseeing detainee affairs.
Mark’s career spans General Counsel for the National Maritime Intelligence Center, Counsel to Senator Susan Collins, Assistant Inspector General at the Office of Naval Intelligence, and private practice as an admiralty attorney.
Mark J. Winter
Interim Executive Director
Maine Defense Industry Alliance
2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 204
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 880-9700
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RESOURCES
To learn more about MDIA and Maine’s defense industry, visit the resources below.
GET iN TOUCH
By working together, we can create a sustainable pipeline of skilled workers that will support the growth of Maine’s defense industry and create new job opportunities for Maine residents.
Mark J. Winter
Interim Executive Director
Maine Defense Industry Alliance
2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 204
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 880-9700