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Bob Shultz joined Hancock Lumber’s board of directors in the fall of 2023. While born and raised outside of Boston, Bob has always had a deep love of Maine where his family spent many summers during his youth. He attended Bowdoin College and graduated with a degree in Economics while playing for the Polar Bears men’s soccer team. It was at Bowdoin, where he and his wife met and became friends with both Kevin and Alison Hancock. After graduating from Bowdoin, Bob worked at Deloitte where he earned his CPA certification. His career journey has led him to both finance and operational positions in retail, energy, and manufacturing. Most recently and prior to moving back to Maine from Minnesota, he spent the core of his career as an executive at 3M Company for nearly two decades. While at 3M he led merger and acquisition efforts and was the division CFO for its $3 billion automotive and aerospace OEM business.  Additionally, he is a six-sigma master black belt with considerable experience in business process improvement.  Desiring to leverage his strengths in a smaller, more intimate company, Bob’s career path led him back to Maine. Today Bob is the President and CFO at Puritan Medical Products, a Maine based family business, established in 1918, with approximately 400 employees in Guilford and Pittsfield, Maine. Bob is an amazing person and businessman with a connection the Hancock family, our company, and our culture. 

With a career rooted in business development and enterprise sales, Abby has built a strong track record of driving growth and forging strategic partnerships across the tech industry. Serving in roles such as Senior Partner Relations Manager and Enterprise Account Executive, she’s led key alliance initiatives and partner engagement. Abby has specialized in managing complex accounts, securing new business, and delivering scalable solutions to high-profile clients. Currently a Senior Account Executive at Datadog, Abby has grown into this role becoming an expert in targeting and closing new business with their largest, most strategic customers and prospects. A graduate of Trinity College in Hartford, Abby majored in American Studies while playing on the women’s basketball team and serving as team captain her senior year. 

“It’s hard to put into words what being connected to the Hancock Lumber team has meant and continues to mean to me. I’m so proud to support a company that leads with purpose, puts people first, and continues to evolve while staying true to its roots. As a seventh-generation member of the Hancock family, I have a deep commitment and appreciation for our company’s culture and legacy—I am honored to contribute to our future through board service.”

While Abby, her husband Connor, two daughters and French Bulldog call Maine home, you can often find the foursome traveling to live alongside Connor during his professional hockey season—most recently journeying to Southwest Florida. Abby enjoys spending time with family, traveling, staying active, and supporting local causes close to her heart.

Sydney is a seasoned media professional with a diverse background in television production, content marketing, and live event hosting. She earned her undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College before continuing her education at American University, where she obtained a master’s degree in broadcast journalism.

Sydney’s career has spanned various roles, including live television production at ESPN and video and content marketing at Wayfair and Hancock Lumber. Most recently, Sydney returned to the entertainment world, serving as an on-air host and producer for Maine Live on News Center Maine, as well as serving as the on-stage host of the national dance tour of ID Dance Competition. With a passion for storytelling and captivating audiences, Sydney continues to make her mark in the media and entertainment industry through her own small business, SH Media.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sydney’s personal life is equally special. She met her now-husband at Bowdoin College, and the two of them, along with their golden retriever, Ziggy, call Maine home. In her spare time, she is a fitness instructor at Reve Cycling in Portland, Maine where she combines her passion for wellness and movement with her skills in public speaking and hosting. She also enjoys singing and songwriting and has begun to publish original music on streaming platforms! You can listen to some of her original work on Spotify/Apple Music.

“Growing up alongside Hancock Lumber has been the most incredible blessing in my life. I am so inspired by the employees and people who call Hancock Lumber home and who continue to grow our business to what it is today. To be joining the Board of Directors alongside some of the most inspiring, accomplished and humble professionals is an extreme honor and I am so excited to continue to support our family business, invest in our employees and positively contribute to our communities across the state!”