Meet Our Crew

Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Steve Arnold grew up working in marinas. He started out as a yard hand and worked his way up to management roles before heading to college at Florida State University. After earning his MBA and his private pilot’s license, Steve embarked on a career in finance.

Seeking a more enriching quality of life, Steve moved to Maine in 2000 to enjoy family time 'the way life should be'. He purchased Yarmouth Boat Yard in January 2004.

In 2013, Steve capitalized on the opportunity to expand his business footprint by buying Moose Landing Marina in Naples, the largest on water facility in Maine’s lakes region.

Under Steve's guidance Yarmouth Boat Yard and Moose Landing Marina have both grown exponentially and have made significiant improvements to their facilities. They are both Five Star Certified and Top 100 Dealers. Striving to deliver above the competition by providing exceptional accommodations and impeccable customer service has paid off, helping the company earn a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for fastest growing companies and as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine.

September of 2017, Steve decided to purchase the Freedom Boat Club of Maine franchise. Since then, he has expanded the club footprint to six locations.

In 2023, Steve launched Maine Boating Academy to provide on the water training to help new and seasoned boaters become more confident and capable at the helm.

He also purchased Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast, to provide on-water boating assistance, and Portland Sea Taxi, which offers transportation to islands in Casco Bay and Portland Harbor.

Through Steve's family of businesses he helps customers enjoy time on the water in a way that best fits their budget and lifestyle.

A family man, Steve has four children and resides in Yarmouth, Maine. He is an active member of the community. He is a Certified Marina Manager and is a Board Member for the Association of Marina Industries. He is also a Dealer Ambassador for Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, as well as past Chairman of the Yarmouth Harbor and Waterfront Committee, a past Board Member for Maine Marine Trades Association and a past member of the Yarmouth Planning Board.

When not overseeing his businesses, Steve is often found out on or around the water, enjoying scuba diving, boating, and quality time with family and friends.

Jason Allen grew up in beautiful Cape Elizabeth, Maine, in a family of boaters. Being in and around boats is all he’s ever wanted to do. Building trusting relationships with our clients and following through on promises is what Jason does best. “Getting to know the customers on a personal level and having them know that we are doing the job right the first time is our priority,” says Jason.

Will Monson has been boating with his family since he was five. With a plethora of boating memories, an affinity for sport yachts and a passion for sales, Will simply wanted to be on the water and give people the chance to do the same.

Will is an active member of the local community and enjoys giving to the March of Dimes.

When Will isn’t at work you may find him boating on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire in the summer or snowmobiling around his residence in Maine in the winter.

Gary Jackson and his family have shared a love for Maine for over four decades. Their cottage on Thompson Lake has been the family center, enjoyed by friends, kids and now grandkids! Gary and Bonnie raised their family in Douglas, Massachusetts, in the home they built together in 1984.

A constant in all their lives has been summers at the lake. When the sales position at Moose Landing Marina opened up, that allowed them to head north and live “the way life should be” year-round. The biggest joy for Gary at the marina, is seeing the look on a customer’s face when they are behind the wheel of their new dream. The beginning of a great adventure! It’s all about finding that balance between work and family, and boating is an experience every family should have.

When not working, Gary can be found out on the water, soaking up the sun and fresh air.

You could say that Mike has grown up at Moose Landing. “Working here is like family to me,” he notes smiling. As a high school student, Mike worked at the Moose Landing Boat Rental at Point Sebago over the summers. After graduation, he transitioned to the marina, where his skills and responsibilities have steadily grown. Over the years, his job roles have included assisting in the rental shack, to rigging, to detailing, to advanced mechanical installs, to new and used boat delivery coordination, to his current position as delivery captain.

A Casco native, Mike enjoys boating in the summers and once the snow flies, you can find him snowmobiling.

Tracy Coughlin joined the Yarmouth Boat Yard team in June of 2016. With over 25 years of marketing experience, she assists all Marina Holdings entities, including Yarmouth Boat Yard, Moose Landing Marina, Freedom Boat Club of Maine, Maine Boating Academy, Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast, Portland Sea Taxi with their marketing, PR, and promotion efforts.

When not working, you can find Tracy running, gardening, or enjoying the Maine coastline by land or by sea.

Shannon joined the busy sales department at Moose Landing to assist with internet sales efforts. Since then she has advanced to assist customers with their boat financing needs. When not busy helping customers buy boats, she enjoys traveling and taste testing new craft beer offerings.

Originally from Dover, New Hampshire, Scott joined Moose Landing Marina in September of 2018 as a Marine Mechanic in our service department. With over 23 years of experience, Scott has earned certification as a Mercury MerCruiser Master Technician as well as certifications in Volvo Penta and Mercury outboard. When asked about his favorite aspect of the job he states, “I love fixing complicated problems.”

When not at the marina, Scott enjoys boating and fishing with his wife and two kids. An avid sports fan, his favorite thing to watch is his son’s hockey team. He assists with the group as a youth hockey coach and team administrator. He also can be found cheering on the Boston Bruins and the New England Patriots.

Mark Oliver is originally from the Jersey Shore and has always camped in Maine during the summer. Having an affinity of the great outdoors of Maine, Mark and his wife relocated in 2010. Mark has been working in the boating industry for over 30 years. He started pumping gas at the family marina when he was a kid and moved into operations receiving certifications in Mercury, Volvo, Glastron and Service training.

Mark is best known for diagnosing service issues and he has a passion for helping people enjoy boating “because it’s supposed to be fun!” Mark says.

You may find Mark and his wife, Glenna, snow skiing at Sunday River.

Bob grew up in Naples and after moving away to Michigan for a while, he chose to return in 2004 to raise his family. He spent 30 years as a PGA Golf Professional, working in Maine, Florida and Michigan before coming aboard with Moose Landing Marina.

When not working, Bob can be found spending time outdoors boating, hiking, skiing, and of course golfing. He also enjoys cooking and baking for his wife and two children.

Michael has worked for Moose Landing in various capacities for several years. While he did explore career opportunities elsewhere for a while, we are happy he has returned.

A skilled technician, Michael is comfortable fixing almost any kind of machinery and is Indmar Marine Engine certified. Son of fellow employee, Mr Afthim Sr, Mike lives in Naples.

A lover of all kinds of outdoor activities, when not working, you can often find him boating or surfing, or exploring New England on his motorcycle.

Andy brings various skills from working in numerous industries to the team. Always willing to learn and priding himself on his punctuality got him where he is today.

He is always there to lend a hand, whatever the task maybe, and known to accomplish them efficiently and quickly. Keeping in constant communication with his customers, Andy makes sure they are satisfied with their boat service.

When he’s not working, Andy enjoys spending quality time with his children.

Matt joined the Moose Landing rigging team in 2023. He attended Windham High School and graduated SMCC for Marine science. As an avid outdoorsman, Matt is scuba certified and holds an active Captains license.

Joshua King joined Yarmouth Boat Yard in 2014 as a mechanic technician then later transferred over to work at Moose Landing. Originally from Maine, Joshua had a passion for working on the water and enjoyed trouble-shooting as Moose Landing's marine mechanic. When not servicing boats, Josh could always be found outdoors, snowmobiling, four-wheeling or fishing.

Tragically, Josh died unexpectedly in June of 2017. A beloved member of the crew, Joshua was a friendly, genuine soul who was well liked by all. He leaves behind a huge hole that will be impossible to fill and will always be a honorary part of the Moose Landing Marina crew.