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. John is 1 of the 6 Managing Directors of the Lunenburg Shipyard Alliance.

Alan is the President of Covey Island Boatworks, as well as 1 of the 6 Managing Directors of the Lunenburg Shipyard Alliance. Before joining Covey Island in 2008, Alan spent twenty-two years in the Information Technology Industry with NCR Corporation where he progressed to corporate management roles with national responsibility in sales and marketing. Between 2004 and 2007 he co-founded two start-up companies -- one in the marine industry, the other in the industrial supply sector. Alan holds a Business degree from Acadia University where he also served for 7 years on the Industry Advisory Board for the School of Computer Science. Alan learned to sail at Lunenburg Yacht Club and has been an active member of Saint Margaret's Sailing Club, where he served 2 terms on the board and as Senior Fleet Captain. He is currently serving his 2nd term as a board member with the Nova Scotia Boat Builders Association.

Michael Higgins, Production Manager

We are pleased to welcome Michael Higgins who joined our yard early spring, 2010. Michael has worked in the boat building industry in Nova Scotia for several years, is an avid sailor and also built his own 38’ Cutter, “Samara T”. He is currently residing in Lunenburg. We are very grateful to have him onboard as one of the key members of our management team.

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."

Tim Swimamer, Director

Tim is employee representative, 20011-2012.

Margie Dafoe, Accounts Manager

Danielle McCarthy, Marketing Associate

Patrick Hirtle, Research and Relations