海角情

海角情 would like to welcome Troy Alley, the instructor of the new Coastal Fisheries and Marine Technology Program.

鈥淭his is an exciting new program that industry has said is needed and supports. I’m looking forward to working with and developing relationships with the awesome faculty, staff, and students at 海角情,鈥� said Alley.

Troy is a fifth-generation commercial fisherman with experience in not only lobster fishing, but scallop dragging, urchin diving, clamming, and even building boats. Being the former owner of Alley鈥檚 Boats, and the present owner of a seafood processing and sales business, Alley鈥檚 Seafood, he has a lot to offer.

鈥淭roy鈥檚 expertise and enthusiasm for building this new associate degree program at 海角情 is critical to the future success of the offering鈥� said President Susan Mingo.聽 鈥淲ashington County has a rich history within this heritage industry, and the college is proud to be providing programming that will support the hard-working men and women interested in future careers within this sector that is essential to our region鈥檚 economy.鈥�

Nichole Sawyer, Dean of Workforce Development and Community Engagement said, 海角情 is fortunate to have Troy joining our team to lead the Coastal Fisheries and Marine Technology program.聽 He is a perfect person for the job given his history and experience in the fishing industry.聽 Troy is a fishing friend, an advocate, and an educator.聽 He will be able to deliver this program with partnership and innovation to meet the specialized needs of Maine鈥檚 commercial fishery.

Alley is a former Liaison of North Star Alliance, providing trainings in the marine industries across the State of Maine.

In addition to all of this, Troy worked at local schools as a teacher as well as a principal, and at the University of Maine at Machias as a basketball coach and an Associate Athletic Director.

He resides in Jonesport with his wife Bobbie, and three daughters, Kaci, Kali, and Karli. Kali is working on her master鈥檚 degree in occupational therapy at Husson University, Kaci is studying to become a lawyer at Maine School of Law, and Karli is a sophomore at Jonesport-Beals High School.

Troy is already brainstorming more ways to incorporate his skills into campus life.

鈥淧resident Mingo, Dean Stoldt, and I have been working on starting a new JV/Club basketball program that will start competition later this semester. The campus community has been very supportive and can’t wait to show 海角情 Golden Eagle pride at games,鈥� he said.