Our Directors

Deanne Tibbetts-President

Deanne, our president, is from a multi-generational fishing family. She and her husband David, a life-long lobsterman, have raised two children in Boothbay Harbor. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Science in Library Science. Currently, she is a library media specialist in Rockland and is responsible for library services and technology support and instruction for 330 students and 75 staff members. She and David own and manage vacation rentals and a parking lot in Boothbay Harbor. She understands that, for some people, making a living on the sea is as important as breathing and that access to working waterfront is critical for the continuation of our heritage.

Kathy Vise-Secretary

Kathy, our secretary, has raised two children in Boothbay Harbor and cares deeply about the unique way of life that is so important to local families. She is a certified K-8 teacher who has taught elementary school for 34 years. She currently teaches second grade at Woolwich Central School in Woolwich, Maine. In this capacity Kathy is in charge of planning and teaching all subjects to a diversified group of seven and eight year olds. In addition, Kathy has served on the Leadership Team for eight years. This team works collaboratively each year to map out a school wide professional development plan. In addition she has worked on the Science and Language Arts Curriculum committees to review or amend curriculum for these subjects. In the last three years she has worked closely with the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, ME to help second graders learn first hand about the history of ships and ship building in their community.

Troy Plummer-Treasurer

Troy, our treasurer, is a twenty-three year old lobstermen. A Boothbay region native, he has been involved in Boothbay Region Maritime’s efforts from the beginning. As a young lobstermen he has expressed a vested interest in the future of the area’s commercial fishing infrastructure. Raised lobstering with his father, he took an interest in commercial fishing policy beginning at a young age. Lobbying for changes to student lobster licensing policies in Augusta until LD 1503 was passed. He continues to follow policy issues related to commercial fishing, attending Maine Lobstermen's Association meetings regularly.

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