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Debbie Tyler joined Allen Insurance and Financial in September 2024 as our human resources manager. Based in Camden, she is the point person for company benefits, payroll, employee health and safety and onboarding.

A native of Rockland, Debbie is a graduate of the University of Maine in Augusta with a bachelor’s degree in social science. She held previous leadership positions in both childcare and human resources. She holds her SHRM-CP certification from the society of Human Resources Management. Debbie is a seasoned HR professional whose background is well suited to support Allen’s continued growth.

Debbie shares: “I like to support people and create a positive workplace culture. I enjoy the variety of tasks and never knowing what my day will bring.”

Outside of work, Debbie enjoys spending time with her family and creating homemade greeting cards.

Susan Howland joined our company in September 2022, bringing with her two decades of business leadership experience.

A native of Manchester, Maine, Howland has both a bachelor’s degree (international affairs and economics and a master’s degree (economics) from the University of Maine.

Susan has worked as a senior vice president at credit card company MBNA; chief executive officer at Wayfarer Marine in Camden; chief operating officer at the Pen Bay YMCA and as chief financial officer at Maine Sport in Rockport.

Her focus is working with the employee-owners at Allen Insurance and Financial to help us advance our careers and realize our full potential.

She says: “Creating a positive environment where people are empowered to provide outstanding customer service is exciting work. To have the opportunity to work here at Allen with this fantastic team of employee-owners is truly remarkable. I am absolutely thrilled.”

Susan lives in Camden with her husband, their two children and two dogs. Outside of work, she enjoys attending her children’s sporting events. She is a runner and an avid basketball fan.