08/27/2026
If you’ve ever heard Maine Department of Corrections Commissioner Randy Liberty speak about the positive things happening within Maine’s correctional system, then you know how amazing today's Leadership Luncheon was.
Commissioner Liberty has a way of telling a story that pulls you in. Today, he shared bits of his own leadership journey while giving attendees a look at how Maine is approaching corrections differently - with a focus on rehabilitation, education, workforce development, accountability, and preparing individuals for successful lives after incarceration.
It was a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t always about taking the easiest path. Sometimes it means challenging the way things have always been done, believing people are capable of change, and creating opportunities for them to prove it.
Thank you, Commissioner Liberty, for an incredibly engaging and thought-provoking afternoon, and thank you to everyone who joined Mid-Maine Chamber and KV Connect at Amici's Cucina.
Thank you to our Leadership Luncheon Series sponsors: NEWS CENTER Maine, Kennebec Savings Bank, Bowman Constructors, Prime Financial Inc. - Waterville, Maine.