Meet the Employees of MFCA
Every vessel needs a crew.
Working for Maine's fishing future.
Meet The Crew
Ben works with Maine's community-based fishermen to develop projects, policies, and ideas to strengthen Maine's fisheries for today, tomorrow, and forever.
Ben Martens
Executive Director
Mary works with members of the Maine Coast Community Sector on issues related to their groundfish fishing businesses. Mary is also lead on MCFA's camera monitoring projects in groundfish and scallops fisheries.
Mary Hudson
Policy Analyst and Project Manager
Maine Coast Community Sector Manager
Monique oversees MCFA's marine programs and fishing community engagement. Currently, she is working closely with commercial fishermen to develop ways to protect, persevere, and revitalize Maine's working waterfronts.
Monique Coombs
Director of Marine Programs
Karen's focus is ensuring MCFA runs effectively day to day inside the office and out in the community. Karen has lived in Durham with her husband Joe (who is retired Navy) for 22 years where she raised two sons.
