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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