Tony Payne is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Maine’s Future, a statewide non-partisan business organization that advocates for a strong Maine economy. He is a native of Maine, a former business owner and insurance company executive. He has been involved in state and municipal politics for over 30 years. He is a volunteer member of the University of Southern Maine’s Board of Visitors and was recently elected to the Falmouth Town Council. In addition, he is a graduate and former board chair of the Institute for Civic Leadership. He also has served on the board of directors of Atlantic Bank, the Maine Chamber of Commerce, Cheverus High School and the Maine Council on Economic Education.