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40 Years of Fun & PartnershipBeing the longest running MCHG Associate (36+ years), I have lots of stories, some Fun, exciting, inspiring, scary, and even sad. So as we approach 40 years in 2026, I thought I would share a bit about our humble beginnings and our founders. Pete & Paul.Pete and Paul have been partners for over 50 years including buying and flipping houses, office buildings, shopping centers. But Maine Course started with a couple of Ground Ground restaurants (1986) And so the story begins. After five restaurants (with my boss and mentor Jack Crawford)and a focus on growing their restaurant business they bought a distressed hotel in Freeport, Maine (along with it, came Sean…. let’s call it a BOGO.) After 5 years they decided to do it again with their first Branded hotel, leading to the first Marriott in 2004 and first Hilton in 2006.Maine Course Hospitality Group didn’t start as a hotel company—it started as a partnership built on trust, grit, and shared values. Over the years, as we grew and evolved into a hospitality company, we found ourselves asking: What is our true purpose? The answer was clear and deeply felt—to positively impact lives.That purpose is anchored by four core values: Integrity, Respect, Family, and Fun. These aren’t just words on a wall. They are the values Pete and Paul built their lives and businesses on. They shaped the culture of MCHG from the very beginning, and they continue to guide us today. What’s truly remarkable is that this purpose and these values are bigger than any one person. They’re woven into the fabric of our company. They will live on as we mature—and long after we’re gone.Pete, Paul, and I have always embraced these values. Over the past 40 years, Pete and Paul helped provide jobs for more than 25,000 people—each one supporting their families and building their futures. That’s not just business success—that’s impact.Pete and Paul are more than my mentors and business partners. They are my best friends. They gave a young kid (me) the chance to provide for his family and be part of something truly special. And here they are, 40 years after becoming partners—still living the Fun value to the fullest.On behalf of all of us: Thank you, Pete and Paul. … See MoreSee Less

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