The Alliance for Maine’s Future, or AMF, has hired Abby Holman, a Lewiston native, as its new executive director.

Holman will be responsible for educating employers and employees about issues surrounding Maine’s business climate, encouraging them to be more active in the political process.

AMF is Maine’s largest business-supported pro-economy political action committee.

Holman most recently held the position of executive director for the Maine Forest Products Council and is currently serving as an adjunct faculty member at Colby College in Waterville.