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
tom briggs, farm manager
Tom has been working on the water for years, as an environmental educator, tour boat captain, marine construction worker, petroleum terminal operator and more. But his favorite thing to do is to help grow delicious, healthy food in the ocean, without fertilizer, pesticide or even fresh water. He is from Maryland originally but loves the harsh winters and bold rocky coast of Maine. His hobby is trying to warm his old bones by the wood stove, fending off ice weasel attacks and dreaming of high tech robot designs. Sometimes kayaking in a lake and being an assistant bee keeper and cat wrangler.
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.
dylan turner, land manager
James Niziol, captain
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.”
Cameron Plaisted, CAPtain
Maine native and ocean enthusiast. Side heaper, loot and leave, rage drop, seafood procurement specialist.
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!
Ian Mcpheters, water crew
Zoe Benisek, water crew
Brittney Cacace-Shortill, Administrative manager
Maine native, organization wizard, merch queen: Brittney is a jack of all trades with a love of the outdoors, especially the ocean. Growing up on the beaches of Old Orchard led to a lifelong infatuation with the waves and everything that lies beneath. After working in insurance & benefits for many years, joining the Bangs crew was the best move she ever made. In her spare time, she loves to design costumes and collect shiny trinkets.
veronica hatt, land crew
nicholas lea, land crew
lily pierannunzi, land crew
clara pollard, land creW
tara langford, land crew
lindsay wheaton, land crew
jordan vlcej, land crew
emilie steinwachs, land crew
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.
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.
hayden page, water crew
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?