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After 14 years serving Bowdoin College as senior vice president for finance and administration and treasurer, Catherine Longley is leaving to take a position at Jackson Laboratory.
Longley will be taking on the position of vice president and chief financial officer for the Bar Harbor biomedical research nonprofit beginning in August and will be leaving her position at Bowdoin in June.
Previously, Longley spent 12 years practicing law with Verrill and Dana, LLC in Portland — half of that as a partner. She also spent seven years as a commissioner under former Gov. Angus King.
In a message to the Bowdoin College community, President Clayton Rose said it was with mixed emotions he delivers such news of the Bowdoin alum’s departure.
“In my view, Jackson Labs could not have picked a better person for this pivotal role,” Rose said.
Chuck Hewett, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Jackson Laboratory, welcomed Longley in a statement.
“Katy is a seasoned executive with deep financial leadership experience,” Hewett said. “Her expertise in audit and budgeting, debt issuance and financial strategy combined with her broad experience and responsibilities beyond finance will be critical assets to help grow the Jackson Laboratory to its next stage.”
Rose credited Longley with supervising campus safety, working on sustainability initiatives and advancing relations with the town. He credited her with an exceptional job supervising 300 staff in various roles on campus.
“So, while I am sorry to see Katy go, I respect her decision to try her hand at something new because I know well the rewards that come with change,” Rose said.
Rose said over the coming months the college will conduct a national search for a replacement for Longley.
Going to Jackson Lab
• CATHERINE Longley will be taking on the position of vice president and chief financial officer for Jackson Lab beginning in August and will be leaving her position at Bowdoin College in June.
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