Max brings over a decade of campaign and legislative expertise to the Frame team, most recently serving as Chief of Staff to Maine Senate President Troy Jackson. His experience in grassroots campaign organizing, political messaging, and as a legislative staffer gives him a unique, direct perspective on the interplay between politics and policy.
Growing up in the town of Houlton in southern Aroostook County, Max’s interest in history and politics was embedded at an early age. Stories of his grandparents’ local involvement with early campaigns of Ed Muskie, George Mitchell, and others inspired him to get involved and pursue a career in politics.
After majoring in History and Political Science at the University of Maine and spending a semester at the Peace Corps office in Washington D.C., Max worked as a field organizer for the Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee in midcoast Maine in 2012. In 2016, he became statewide Field Director for the Senate Democrats, helping them pick up two seats despite difficult state and national headwinds. Following the 2016 cycle, Max served as a Legislative Aide in the Maine Senate from late 2016 to 2018 before joining the Senate President’s Office as Special Assistant, expanding his role into policy and legislative committee coverage. In 2021, he began serving the office as Chief of Staff until 2024.