Bill Becker co-founded The Maine Heritage Policy Center in November of 2002 and served as its president and CEO until December of 2007. He served as President of the Board from 2008-2010. Mr. Becker is Vice President at Key Private Bank in Portland, Maine. As an investment specialist, Mr. Becker works with individuals, corporations, and institutions in managing wealth issues. He remains engaged in public policy issues, bringing his experience in the national think tank movement, his experience as a founder of a think tank, his role in forging alliances with public policy and political organizations, his experience in candidate and referendum campaigns, as well as his knowledge of the foundation and corporate giving community, to the Institute. Mr. Becker also sits on the Board of Directors for the Portland Community Chamber.