Katahdin Trust announced Blake Hamel has joined Maine Financial Group (MFG) as a Commercial Services Officer. MFG, an affiliate of Katahdin Trust, specializes in equipment financing, offering flexible programs for new and used equipment purchases, loan refinance and consolidation, working capital, and equipment repair.

“It is my pleasure to welcome Blake to MFG,” said Bill Lucy, Katahdin Trust Executive Vice President, Commercial Services. “He joins our experienced team of professionals committed to helping individuals and businesses in northern New England with their heavy equipment financing needs.”

Prior to joining MFG, Hamel worked for Androscoggin Bank as a staff accountant. He was a past participant in the Maine Bankers Association’s Emerging Leaders Conference and the Y-Not? Challenge provided by the Young Professionals of the Lewiston-Auburn Area. He received his B.S., business administration with a double major in finance and accounting from the University of Maine and his MBA from Thomas College.

Established in 1992, MFG is based in Scarborough and operates as a loan production office of Katahdin Trust Company. MFG provides equipment financing for individuals and businesses in the forestry, construction, transportation and marine industries throughout northern New England, primarily in Maine and New Hampshire.