ABOUT US

We are the
Community Concepts
Finance Corporation.

At CCFC, we help individuals, families, businesses, and governments achieve their goals through financial literacy, consulting, support, and more.

Story

1987

Making Community Concepts, Inc.

On January 15th, 1987, leadership of Androscoggin Valley Community Action and Oxford County Community Services agreed to consolidate the two entities into a single community action agency to serve both counties. The consolidation became effective on February 1st of that year, and Community Concepts has been serving the people of Oxford and Androscoggin counties since then.

2001

CCFC Established

CCFC was established as a subsidiary to Community Concepts, Inc. This allowed the organization to secure capital and start financing home purchases and small businesses across Maine.

2015-2018

4-Time SBA Microlender of the Year

CCFC was recognized four years in a row as one of the Small Business Administration's Microlenders of the Year. This recognition by the SBA emphasizes our focus on providing access to capital for those traditionally left behind by Main Street banks.

MEET OUR TEAM

The Team That Has Your Back

Our team is made up of financial service professionals who are experienced in guiding individuals and businesses on a journey to financial health.

STAFF

BOARD

Community Concepts CEO

James Martin

President

Nate Libby

CCFC Treasurer & Community Concepts CFO

Laura Gormley

Asset Manager

Arin Angell

VP of Lending

Natalie Beale

Business Advisor

Paul Beaudette

Business Advisor

Russell Giasson

Business Advisor

Sharon Gilsleider

Housing Stability Counselor

Melody Hosey

Business Advisor

Steve Lavoie

Homeownership Center Manager

Marjorie Millett

VP of Economic Development & Impact

Mia Purcell

VP of Operations

Kevin Smart

CCFC Financial Analyst

Blake Toothaker

Chair of the Board

Travis Frautten

Board Secretary

Lincoln Jeffers

Board Member

Steve Davis

Board Member

Jen Corbett

Board Member

Dennis Lajoie

Board Member

Fowsia Musse

OUR PARTNERS

We Couldn’t Do it Without Our Partners

If you’re interested in making a big impact on your community, consider partnering with us! You can contact us to learn more.

OUR LOCATIONS

Where to Find Us

Our primary office is in South Paris, but we work out of the Community Concepts office in Lewiston, as well. Can’t make it? Our advisors can also travel to you.