- Animal rescue/Animal Welfare Advocacy
- New England Sports!
- Outdoor hunting, hiking, fishing, canoeing
- Cooking
- Spending time with my wife, Dina, of 35 years, 2 children, Mitchell and Samantha and their spouses and my 2 grandsons, Jack and Charlie
- Woodworking
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Gardening/Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
Blaine Cole
Veazie,ME
Summary
Motivated, results-driven team member with vast experience in building and drafting technology, asset management, budget efficiency, and process improvement. Recognized for strong negotiation skills, operational oversight, and the ability to manage complex vendor, tenant, and partner relationships while supporting reliable service delivery and long-term value.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Cole's Properties
Veazie, Maine
07.2001 - Current
- Directed company strategy across property acquisition, leasing, and portfolio growth initiatives.
- Oversaw operational performance, ensuring consistent tenant service and asset management standards.
- Established financial plans, budget priorities, and resource allocation for property operations.
- Led negotiations with tenants, vendors, and partners to support favorable agreements.
- Monitored market conditions to guide investment decisions and long-term business direction.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Oversaw major infrastructure upgrades to support rapid growth while minimizing downtime or disruptions to existing services.
Maintenance Mechanic II
Northern Light Health
Bangor
08.1992 - Current
- Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC, doors and locks/carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems to support safe facility operations.
- Diagnosed equipment failures and completed emergency repairs to restore service quickly both during regular business hours and on-call.
- Inspected building systems, identified hazards, and corrected issues to maintain compliance within safety standards.
- Prioritized work orders and coordinated maintenance tasks with in-house employees and outside vendors and contractors to minimize downtime across clinical areas.
- Maintained day to day functioning of all necessary medical equipment for all departments within Northern Light Health.
- Trained junior staff on repair procedures, safety practices, and proper use of maintenance equipment.
- Documented maintenance activities accurately and communicated status updates to support workflow continuity.
- Monitored facility conditions and recommended improvements to extend equipment life and improve reliability.
- Maintained accurate records for all repairs, upgrades, and preventative measures taken on various equipment types.
Education
Associate of Science - Building Construction, AutoCad, Drafting
Eastern Maine Technical College
Bangor, ME06-1991
Skills
- Corporate strategy
- Strategic visioning
- Financial management
- Budget efficiency
- Risk management
- Project management
- Asset management
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Organizational leadership
- Staff management
Accomplishments
- OSHA Fork Truck, Clamp Truck, Pallet Jack, MedGas Certified for Hospital gases.
- Degree in AutoCad and Drafting.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Certified in performing Ergonomic Assessments.
Interests
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Cole's Properties
07.2001 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic II
Northern Light Health
08.1992 - Current
Associate of Science - Building Construction, AutoCad, Drafting
Eastern Maine Technical College
Northern Light True North Excellence Award 2024
- Designation given company wide (greater than 9,000 employees) for performing consistently above and beyond expectations.
- Numerous "Ripple" and "Splash" Awards from Co-Workers, acknowledging my work/me for outstanding customer service, ingenuity, and resourcefulness.
- Reliability, Dependability, Accountability.