Bangs Island Mussels is made up of the incredible people you see below. We could not do it without them!
Gary Moretti, co-owner and executive chair
matt moretti, co-owner and ceo
Annie Simpson, chief operating officer
Gillian Prostko, Water Crew
A UNE Marine Science alum who started on the processing line and made her way to the water. Mussel baby mama with millions in the brood!
Eden Divney, land manager
A born and raised Mainer, Eden has held a lifelong love for the ocean and everything it has to offer. With a passion for conservation and sustainability, they are very grateful for the opportunity to work with the sea. Outside of work, Eden is an avid hiker and can be found hitting the trail with their cat, Apollo.
andrew hoffman, water crew
Originally from Chicagoland, Andrew found his passion for aquaculture and the sea while studying environmental studies at Bates College. Now a recent grad, he dove into the field and loves every moment out on the water.
Matt Goodwin, Captain
Matt loves to learn about and take care of the natural world. When he’s not musselin’, he’s seeing new sights and sniffing new smells with his sweet pup, Mona.
Ian Mcpheters, water crew
Cameron Plaisted, CAPtain
Maine native and ocean enthusiast. Side heaper, loot and leave, rage drop, seafood procurement specialist.
James Niziol, Water crew
James … “is a born “Stay-at-Home,” content with his native earth and with little desire to be a globe-trotter of any sort. It is enough for him to climb the hill and watch a sunset against the island spruces, and the sea. There is no need to venture after, with all he seeks at his own doorstep.”
chris peters, water crew
Diving head first into aquaculture, this Jersey native turned Mainiac is a jack of all trades waterman. His passion for the ocean and nature began surfing the York beaches as a kid, paddling the waves off Kauai as a young adult, and now cultivating delicious mussels in Casco Bay. As Mark Twain said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Chris found his why in Casco Bay.
Mark mcdermott, land crew
Hi. I am Mark McDermott. I was born and raised in Portland. I collect antique cars. I don’t swim. I don’t eat seafood. So what the f@&# am I doing here?