A boatbuilder since his school days, John was one of the original Covey Island partners when the yard was established in 1979. He was voted Entrepreneur of the Year by the Bridgewater & Area Chamber of Commerce in 1994. Independently, he has built a 56' cruising schooner, prototype for a Bristol Schooner design, which was launched by John, his family, and many friends in 2005. One inspiration for the project was his years of experience at Covey Island building custom vessels with traditional styling. The other inspiration was a year-long sabbatical spent sailing in the Caribbean, Ireland and England with his family on 53' Marguerite T, an original (1893) Bristol Channel pilot cutter they owned and restored.

Colin has never been far from a shoreline or from boats. He was born in St. John's, where many of his relatives have been boatbuilders, and grew up in Lunenburg and other coastal towns in Lunenburg County. His father was a fisherman who worked on boats ranging from coast guard vessels to big factory freezers. Colin's earliest training as a shipwright was helping his father repair little duck hunting boats. He's been with Covey Island since he graduated from the two-year boatbuilding course at the Community College in Bridgewater in 1984. He became a partner in the yard in 1993. Independently, Colin builds small wood/epoxy pleasure boats in the 8' to 20' range as well as "the odd piece of furniture." About Covey Island Boatworks he says, "I've liked being part of the development of such a unique company over the years. The best part is that you can see the results of your work and hear positive comments about a boat years after it was built."

Alan brought twenty-two years of experience in Information Technology, primarily in sales and marketing, to Covey Island when he joined the company early in 2008. Holder of a BBA degree from Acadia University, Alan's career had progressed to corporate management roles with national responsibility. In the last four years he co-founded two start-up companies -- one in the marine industry, the other in the industrial and supply sector. Alan learned to sail at Lunenburg Yacht Club and has been an active member of Saint Margaret's Sailing Club, where he has served as Senior Fleet Captain. Al's skills and background will be a great asset as Covey Island expands into new facilities and wider global markets.

Brock Junkin, Shareholder

Brock is a Certified Management Accountant and community development consultant, currently based in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. He served as a Director of the company for many years.

Rodney Levy, Director

Rodney is employee representative for 2009-2010.