Career
Eli joined the South Portland Planning & Development Department in August 2022. Prior to that, he worked as a Community Planner in Kennebunkport, a Finance Director in Bowdoinham, and has been working in municipal government since 2019. His experience includes climate action planning, coastal flooding mitigation and resilience, affordable housing policy, and public finance. His favorite activities range from creative community outreach programs to one-on-one conversations with residents and builders. Before receiving his master's degree from the Ed Muskie School of Public Service at USM, Eli worked as a house carpenter, building science enthusiast, timber-framer, organic farmer, and as a horse trainer.
Personal Life
Eli brings a passion for people-based planning and development, economic and environmental resilience, and inclusive community engagement. Outside of the office, you can find him biking to work year-round or paddling the great waterways of Maine.