A long-serving leader in the league, Lew Purinton served as the President of MAML for 18 years. He established the math team at Erskine Academy in 1983 and continued to coach there through 2004, attending his first state meet at the University of Southern Maine. Beyond his leadership and coaching roles, he has been a vital part of the league’s operations for decades. He continues to support the organization every year by serving as the Head of the Grading Room at the Maine State Math Meet. His career is marked by a steadfast commitment to the administrative and competitive success of the math league.