Our Mission
At RRGSA, our mission is to conserve, protect, and restore the fisheries and wildlife populations of the region for the enjoyment of sportsmen and sportswomen and future generations.
Both our Bylaws and Form 990 are available upon request.
Voices of our Community
“The Rangeley region doesn’t sustain itself by accident. RRGSA is that infrastructure.”
— Nathan Kay
Meet our Directors
RRGSA is led by a dedicated board of directors who are passionate about preserving the outdoor heritage of the Rangeley Lakes Region.
Sonny Pierce, President
It all started with my work at IFW, where I served in the region south of this one. Our teams often overlapped, and we supported each other on projects. That was my first real exposure to Rangeley. Approaching retirement, I realized this was exactly where I wanted to be—surrounded by hunting and fishing. I love the remoteness of the area and the wildness of the resources. I earned my Registered Maine Guide license and spent several years guiding and sharing the outdoors with others.
Vincent Catrini, Vice President
I have been fishing the Rangeley Lakes for 35 years. I joined RRGSA about 11 years ago. My background is in medicine and business. As Chief of Surgery and Councilor for the Connecticut State Medical Society, I was asked to form MD Health Plan, where I served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Medical Officer for several years. My interest in fishing started in Iceland, where, as a base surgeon, I was introduced to fishing for salmon and trout by my corpsman. I have not stopped since. RRGSA appealed to my interests in woodlands and wildlife, as well as fishing, as my son Michael has now joined me. The Guides exemplifies the ideal venue for serving my community, especially its children.
Mary McVey, Treasurer
Being a transplant from the big city of Portland, Maine, I am learning all about dirt roads, large trucks and their value, black flies, scary wind with big trees nearby…well, the list goes on. RRGSA caught my attention through neighbors, and the kindness and good work they offer to the community pulled me right in. I value the outdoors but am not a hunter or fisherwoman; I more or less enjoy the peacefulness of the landscape. I have 3 grown kids who LOVE this area. 2 fly fish. Mostly, we are all water babies that enjoy being IN the water rather than on top or alongside of it.
Elaine Holcombe, Secretary
I was an elementary and middle school teacher in Connecticut for 35 years, with an emphasis on science. In addition, I worked with the Connecticut River Salmon Association, teaching teachers how to raise Atlantic salmon in the classroom and introduce students to their unique life cycle. For years, I visited the Rangeley area and enjoyed attending the RRGSA potluck suppers and participating in their events. I was very fortunate to work with the RRGSA President at that time, Don Palmer, and his wife, Stephanie. Their love for the history of the Rangeley area and for the outdoor sports was very inspiring, and they motivated me to become an board member and a Registered Maine Guide.
Brent England
Since about 2008, I first sought out this organization as a meaningful way to give back and foster a lasting, positive impact on the greater Rangeley community. My commitment to the area is deeply rooted in a respect for its unique character and traditions, particularly as a staunch supporter of our local sporting heritage. As a part of preserving the legacy of our woods and waters, I am dedicated to ensuring that the qualities that make Rangeley special continue to thrive for generations to come.
Brian Holmes
Having long enjoyed Rangeley in all four seasons, I’m honored to now support the Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen’s Association and its work to sustain this community’s outdoor traditions year-round.
Nathan Kay
My family’s connection to the Rangeley region goes back further than my own memory — it’s the kind of place that gets handed down. I ended up putting down roots here myself, and it’s been home for years now. What keeps us here is what keeps most people: the water, the woods, and the fact that it’s genuinely hard to find a better place to raise kids who know what a brook trout looks like.
Susan W Lewis
I started coming to Oquossoc when I was 11 years old, when my parents bought a lot at the end of Bald Mt Road (at the time). We cut the trees off the lot, stripped off the bark, and began building an upright log cabin. We continued building and came up every weekend from Concord, NH, from smelting season through deer season until I went to college. The Rangeley Area has always been a constant in our family life, with ski vacations, summer vacations, and now summer residence. My husband and I joined the Guides in the ’70’s to go to the yearly lobster dinners. Joan Frost was in charge of membership then. We have enjoyed the camaraderie of the Guides and still enjoy the meetings and speakers.
Sara Smith
It’s safe to say the RRGSA actually discovered me! Our paths first crossed through my work with Casting for Recovery, and I was quickly reeled into this incredible community. Since then, my story continues to be written here through fly fishing, canoeing, snowmobiling, skiing, and exploring as much as possible. It’s nice to be part of a community that loves the Maine outdoors as much as I do.
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