To promote the growth and prosperity of the Marine Industry in Maine; to foster cooperation among Marine Businesses with outside industries; to encourage and assist with sound environmental practices in the marine industry.

The Maine Marine Trade Association was incorporated as a not-for-profit trade association in 1966. In its early years the Association was run completely by volunteers. Many of us remember with great fondness the dedication and hard work of folks like Fran and Millie Pierce, Wally Baker and Ed Langer.

Today - more than 40 years from our creation - that tradition of strong volunteer participation continues with support and guidance provided by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. MMTA members are welcomed and encouraged to participate on the Association's standing and special committees as their schedules permit. MMTA's 200 member firms are served by a small professional staff that includes a full time Executive Director and an Office Administrator and an Industry/Education Liaison.
MMTA is totally committed to serving the needs of its members by providing quality programs and services such as timely educational and training programs focusing on workplace safety, environmental compliance and technical training. Our Annual Conference & Business Meeting serves as a major training and networking event for the membership and Regional Meetings provide members with face to face access to the Board and Staff and additional peer to peer networking in a less formal setting.

MMTA is the sponsor of the Maine Clean Boatyards & Marinas Program, a voluntary beyond compliance initiative that helps facility operators to meet and exceed environmental standards. In partnership with the Maine Department of Labor MMTA has recently developed a Registered Apprenticeship Program for individuals who are working in or interested in working in the industry.

MMTA provides a powerful voice in advocating for the industry with State and Federal regulatory agencies and the legislature. We believe strongly that working with government can and does provide positive outcomes for our members, our employees, our customers, our communities and the State of Maine.

DIRECTORS Barry Acker Landing School of Boatbuilding & Design Arundel Tom Allen Kittery Point Yacht Yard Kittery Ron Defoe Lyman Morse Boatbuilding Thomaston Wayne Hamilton Hamilton Marine Searsport Sandy McGaw Wayfarer Marine Camden Chip Miller Six River Marine N. Yarmouth Mason Sears MYC Yacht Sales Portland Tuesdi Woodworth Morris Yachts Bass Harbor

OFFICERS President John Kachmar Wilbur Yachts Southwest Harbor Vice President Dave Getchell Maine Boats Homes & Harbors, Camden Treasurer Fred Muehl York Harbor Marine Consulting Dover-Foxcroft STAFF Executive Director Susan Swanton Office Administrator Cathy Norton NSAI Industry/Education Liaison Stacey Palmer