(F/V Jacob & Joshua) Alex is a 10th generation fishermen from Chebeague Island, ME. Alex fishes for scallop, lobster, menhaden, and hopes to one day be able to use his groundfish permit again. Alex serves as the Chair of the Maine State Scallop Advisory Panel and is actively involved in the work to build a sustainable scallop fishery in the Gulf of Maine.

(F/V Bug Catcha) Gerry is a lifelong resident of Port Clyde, Maine and remains a tireless advocate for keeping community-based fishermen on the water with viable fishing businesses. His father was a groundfish fisherman, and Gerry is committed to having a healthy Gulf of Maine ecosystem and a healthy fishing fleet in the future. You can find Gerry fishing for lobster most days of the year.

Andrew works in Portland where he is an attorney for Opticliff Law focusing on issues facing Maine's businesses. Prior to moving to Maine, Andrew spent several years focusing on fisheries regulation and maritime law issues including Menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay area.

Susan is from Maine and now resides in Cape Elizabeth where she is VP, Commercial Loan Officer at Skowhegan Savings Bank. Susan has a broad level of experience having held the positions of Certified Business Advisor for the Maine Small Business Development Center, Business Development Representative for the City of Portland, Executive Director of the Rockland - Thomaston Chamber of Commerce, Regional Director of Marketing for Ocean Properties, and in design as the former owner of Fixtures Maine.

(F/V Safe Haven) Bryan Bichrest is a second-generation fisherman out of Cundy’s Harbor in Harpswell, Maine. Bryan fishes for groundfish, shrimp, lobster, swordfish, and tuna.

Kevin Lipson spends his summers on Huppers Island, ME. A lawyer at Venable, LLP, Kevin has worked with the Maine fishing industry to help alleviate overly-burdensome regulations on the industry. 

Marissa is Senior Director of Fisheries at Manomet, researching commercial fisheries, particularly around preserving Maine's industry by strengthening and diversifying opportunities.

Marissa's family has been fishing and farming in Midcoast Maine since the 1700s. She, her husband, and her father all hold commercial lobstering licenses. With this background, she builds bridges between fishing communities and scientists.

Dennis is a commercial fisherman (groundfish & lobster) and a staple of his community. He's also a board member for the Maine Coast Community Sector, the managing entity of our local groundfish sector. His daughter owns Southern Maine Crabs, which distributes seafood sourced from Tenants Harbor, ME to New Bedford, MA.  

David's family has deep roots in  Maine's fisheries. His grandfather was an innovator within herring canning industry which, at one point, was one of the most valuable fisheries in Maine.  David currently is the Chairman, CEO and founder of FCE Group out of New York.

Barton is nationally recognized as a seafood expert, championing wild-caught fisheries alongside good aquaculture practices. He has written multiple cookbooks, including American Seafood. He's also the founder and Chief Education Officer at Coastal Culinary Academy.​

Nikki was born and raised on the coast of Maine, where she currently lives with her husband and 3 boys. As co-owner of Rugged Seas, Nikki’s mission is to tell the fishing family story and help connect the community with our fishermen. She is committed to preserving the Gulf of Maine and healthy fisheries all while working to gain the respect and recognition our hardworking fishermen deserve.