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Federal Appointment Applicants

FEDERAL APPOINTMENT APPLICANTS

As the senior Republican member of Maine’s congressional delegation, Senator Collins will advise the Trump Administration as it selects candidates for federal positions in the state. The newly formed Federal Appointments Advisory Committee is accepting applicants to hold Senate-confirmed positions in Maine. Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible.

Positions Under Consideration

·         U.S. Circuit Judge for the First Circuit

·         U.S. Attorney for Maine

·         U.S. Marshal for Maine

·         U.S. District Judge for the District of Maine

·         USDA Farm Service Agency State Director

·         USDA Rural Development State Director

·         Federal Co-Chair of the Northern Border Regional Commission


Interested applicants for the positions under consideration should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Adminapps@collins.senate.gov by Monday, March 24, 2025.


Advisory Committee Members

  • Ann Robinson, Chair (Portland) - Attorney, Pierce Atwood LLP
  • Stephanie Anderson (Cape Elizabeth) - Former Cumberland County DA
  • Hon. Josh Tardy (Palmyra) - Attorney, Rudman Winchell; Former Minority Leader of the Maine House of Representatives
  • Sarah Newell (Winterport) - Attorney, Eaton Peabody
  • Rick Solman (Caribou) - Attorney, Solman and Hunter
  • Chris Gardner (Edmunds Township) - Executive Director, Eastport Port Authority; Former County Commissioner, Washington County
  • Mark Brooks (Hartland) - Chief Security Officer at Cianbro and Director of the Cianbro Institute, Retired Colonel from U.S. Army Reserve and Retired Lieutenant and Troop Commander of the Maine State Police
  • Scott Ireland (Vassalboro) - Director of Corporate Security, L.L.Bean; Retired Lieutenant and Commanding Officer of the Special Investigations Unit, Maine State Police