Business Leader of the Year. James Dowe, president and CEO of Bangor Savings

Business Leader of the Year. James Dowe, president and CEO of Bangor Savings Bank, credits his career to Woodbury Titcomb, whom he met while working in a ski shop. Last year Bangor Savings, the second-largest bank in Maine, acquired Advanced Payroll Plus, celebrated its 150th anniversary, and remained one of the longest-serving underwriters of Maine Public Broadcasting. Dowe executed his vision of modernizing the bank from a community bank and increased the number of its branches. He was also instrumental in creating Maine International Trading Center\u27s Canada Desk. Details, related From the Editor column