Meet Our Staff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Chris DeLisle

Chris began serving as MATE’s Executive Director in August 2022. He’s held digital and traditional marketing positions and served as a leader at a Maine non-profit. Chris is a Mainer, having grown up in the nearby Belgrade Lakes region, and graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington.

Chris is a registered Maine Whitewater Rafting Guide. Although he no longer guides commercial trips, he enjoys organizing and leading private trips for his friends as his schedule allows. While in college, he also spent time as a tandem Skydive Instructor. Upon finishing college, he moved to Florence, Italy, where he worked leading American study abroad students on trips to iconic destination around Europe.

When he isn’t working, you can find Chris spending time outdoors in a variety of outdoor activities. His favorite way to spend his leisure time is hiking and camping, or spending time on the boat on Great Pond, where he resides. He is a “Dog Dad” to a five year-old rescue named Dewey.

You can contact Chris at: cdelisle@missionattheeastward.org

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lucas Fitch

We are thrilled to welcome back Lucas Fitch as our Operations Manager for his second year at the helm of the MATE Housing Repair program!

A native of the Farmington area, Lucas has served the community in a variety of ways, including giving local kids a loving home as a foster parent for the past 9 years. In his free time, Lucas enjoys a variety of outdoor activities and is passionate about recreating and spending time in the beautiful natural landscape that makes up Central Western Maine. Lucas has extensive experience in management roles, including in maintenance and building repair, and he is excited to bring his leadership skills to MATE’s Housing Repair program and help serve his greater community.

You can contact Lucas at: housing@missionattheeastward.org

ASSISTANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

Scott Sencabaugh

Scott brings a lifetime of hands-on experience, community commitment, and a passion for helping others to his role as Assistant Operations Manager at MATE. A native of Central Western Maine, Scott has deep roots in the greater Jay area. His professional journey has been as diverse as it is impressive—ranging from pipefitter and foreman at Bath Iron Works to teacher, IT director, and home remodeling contractor. A lifelong learner, Scott earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine at Farmington while working full-time and has continued graduate coursework in education and technology.

Scott was first introduced to MATE as a recipient of its services, an experience that inspired him to give back and ultimately led to his involvement as a site supervisor. He’s driven by a sincere desire to serve others—whether that’s through a critical home repair or simply lending an empathetic ear. Outside of work, Scott is a musician, historian, ordained minister, and active community member who runs multiple online groups and shares his many collected treasures with others. He and his wife of over 40 years have two children and five grandchildren. Scott brings a humble heart, creative energy, and a hopeful vision for growing MATE’s impact in Central Western Maine.