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Professional Profile: Christine Hume, 2015

Name: Christine Hume, MAI Title: President, Maine Chapter of Appraisal Institute Company: Kennebunk Savings Bank Location: 50 Portland Rd., Kennebunk, ME Birthplace: Brattleboro, VT Family: Husband Eric, twin daughter, Erin and Paige College: University of Vermont, BA Economics, minor Political science; University of New Hampshire, MS Public Administration First job outside of appraisal: Teller at Bank North Group First job in appraisal or allied field: Trainee at Moran & Associates in Conn. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Get more members designated; try to better serve all of our members statewide; continue with chapter developed educational opportunities. Hobbies: Ski, golf Favorite movie: "Love Actually" Person you emulate (outside of family): Jim Moran Key to success: Believe that there is nothing you can't do. If you were to choose another vocation what would it be? Golf Pro
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