Carolann Outllette

Carolann Ouellette is the Director of Tourism, Film & Outdoor Recreation at the Maine Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD). Carolann was the Director of the Maine Office of Tourism from 2010-2016. In September 2018, she returned to DECD to serve as the first director of the newly created Office of Outdoor Recreation focused on leveraging Maine’s assets and outdoor recreation heritage to grow the outdoor recreation economy and build Maine’s outdoor recreation brand as part of a coordinated effort with partners from the public and private sectors. In her expanded role, she oversees the work of the offices of Tourism, Film & Outdoor Recreation.

A graduate of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, she has a strong background in tourism, hospitality and outdoor recreation having held positions from lodging manager and restaurant chef/owner to whitewater guide and outdoor recreation non-profit executive director. Carolann has been involved in many related organizations in board or advisory member capacity over the years including US Travel Association, Maine Tourism Association, Maine Sports Commission, University of Southern Maine Muskie School of Public Service and Skowhegan Savings Bank. She is a ski, snowmobile, snowshoe, hike and paddle enthusiast, working on her fishing and hunting skills, and loves the exploration and discovery of travel.