Board of Directors

President: Andy Johnson Contact Andy

An avid volleyball player (three nights a week in three different community leagues), in April 1997 Andy decided to give up his Wednesday night Portland YWCA volleyball league to join the chorus and sing as a baritone in the MGMC’s 5th anniversary Pride concert at Merrill Auditorium and he’s continued singing in every concert since.

Andy grew up and attended school in Fairfield, Maine, where his Mom and most of the family still lives. After two years at the University of Maine in Orono, he graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. degree in instrumental music and a concentration in natural resources. Andy’s passion for the environment and recognition of the special unique place that Maine is, led him to go to work for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, first in Portland and now in Augusta, where he is a 24 year veteran of the Bureau of Air Quality. Andy still keeps his hand in instrumental music by playing guitar and keyboards in a DEP band that performs at department and other state agency functions, as well as having played at the Blaine House on a couple of occasions.

A resident of Auburn for the past 13 years, Andy shares his home with his best friend Adam and their canine and feline companions Emily, Molly, Tibby, Tabby and Joanie.

Vice President: Brent Richardson Contact Brent

Treasurer: Chris Roberts Contact Chris

Secretary: Keith O'Blenis Contact Keith

Keith joined the chorus in 2006 as a bass and currently sings in the Touring Ensemble. He has always had an interest in singing and has been in church choirs since early adulthood.

Keith was born and raised in Portland and has associate and bachelor degrees in business administration from USM. He has devoted much of his career to the field of banking. Today, he works in social services as a representative payee helping folks with their finances for Amistad, Inc.

He lives in Portland with his partner John and two kitties, Simon and Chloe. Keith has a son Sean who recently graduated from Northeastern University and is living and working in Southern California. He is an avid hockey fan and loves the outdoors including camping, swimming, golfing or just a healthy walk.

Public Relations Coordinator: John Flynn

John grew up in the Boston area, the oldest of seven children. After he graduated from high school and finished one year of college, he went on to Blaine Hair School and received his cosmetology license. He moved to the Portland area in the early 80's and continued his career in the hair business. He was a salon owner, haircolor educator, corporate regional education coordinator for a major Italian haircolor company.

After he lost his best friend Michael to Aids, John became involved with the Aids Project (now known as the Frannie Peabody Center) as a volunteer and fundraiser. He spent a good amount of time helping with the annual Aids Project Art Auction and coordinated their efforts to successfully include Antiques and Collectibles into the mix. He has been a long time fan and supporter of MGMC and has been a former board member finishing out his term in 2010. He joins the board with a rejuvenated enthusiasm and commitment for the future of MGMC coordinating our public relations efforts. He's also on the Board of Deacons at Immanuel/Williston-West Church in Portland.

John lives in Portland with his partner of five years, Keith, who is also a singer in the Touring Ensemble of MGMC, and a fellow board member now serving as secretary. They live with their roommates, Simon and Chloe, who are two of the most adorable kitties on the planet. His interests are many and varied such as camping, shopping, a real hockey fan, summertime adventures, music, movies, dramas on TV to name a few.

At-Large: Roland McFarland