The Maine Forest Products Council is pleased to welcome Krysta West of Readfield to the role of Deputy Director. A political consultant and writer who has worked in and around Maine politics for more than a decade, Krysta brings valued experience and relationships to the job. Most recently, Krysta operated a successful consulting firm specializing in internal, external and legislative communications for political candidates, PACs, nonprofits and membership organizations. She also worked on the campaign to re-elect U.S. Senator Susan Collins, for the Maine Senate, the National Rifle Association and as an original board member for the political arm of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, SAM-ILA.
As Deputy Director, Krysta will assist with MFPC’s legislative and communications efforts. She can be reached at kwest@maineforest.org or (207) 779-6859. Please join us in welcoming Krysta to the team.