Steve Baillargeon
Steve grew up in Old Town, Maine, and obtained a BBA degree from Husson College in Bangor, Maine. Out of college, Steve worked for a short time in Cash Control at Disney World in Florida, then as a Computer Systems Analyst at Pepsi-Cola. He shifted into workers compensation insurance and ran the largest claims TPA in Bangor, then became an Account Manager for CUNA Mutual Group for several years.
Steve then went on to serve as the President / CEO for Penobscot County Federal Credit Union for 19 years, where he drove their healthy growth from a small to mid-sized Credit Union and was awarded the Maine Credit Union CEO of the Year in 2019. He retired as President and CEO in 2020 and “retirement” has included consulting, management, and operational roles.
Steve joined Stearns Financial in 2023 as an Executive Benefits Consultant to help clients understand the newly reinvented opportunities with SERP retirement plans, both old and new. He then opted to take on the Chief Operations Officer role in 2024 to help steer the rapid growth of the organization.
Steve currently resides in Otis, Maine with his wife, Stephanie. He enjoys reading a good science fiction book, but prefers outdoor activities such as boating, skiing, and hiking. He also enjoys spending winter months as a snowbird with daily walks on Manasota Key Beach in Florida.
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