Moose Landing Marina Staff

Meet the Crew

Steve Arnold ~ Owner of Moose Landing Marina

Steve Arnold

Owner

Name Steve Arnold

Title Owner

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About Steve

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.

Karen White ~ Moose Landing Marina CCO

Karen White

Chief Operations Officer

Name Karen White

Title Chief Operations Officer

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About Karen

Karen has been working for Steve since 2007, starting at Yarmouth Boat Yard in the Service Department. There she handled everything from scheduling to warranty and billing to parts. In 2014, Karen began working at Moose Landing Marina in the Office Manager position handling bookkeeping, human resources, and accounts payable, along with many other duties. Now she is the Chief Operations Officer for all of Marina Holdings businesses.

Karen grew up and remains living in Cumberland with her husband, 2 children, 1 dog, and 2 cats.

Jason Allen - Moose Landing Marina General Manager

Jason Allen

General Manager

Name Jason Allen

Title General Manager

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About Jason

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.

Jason enjoys spending time on the water with his beautiful wife and daughter, volunteering for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Portland and coaching basketball. Jason and his family are also active members of Opportunity Farm and the Ronald McDonald House. In addition to many accomplishments, Jason received the Fire Fighter Captains Award in 1998 & 1999.

What would be absolutely impossible for Jason to give up - other than his beautiful family? Laughter. Seldom will you see Jason without a smile on his face.

Will Monson ~ General Sales Manager for Moose Landing Marina

Will Monson

General Sales Manager

Name Will Monson

Title General Sales Manager

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About Will

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 Senior Sales Consultant for Moose Landing Marina

Gary Jackson

Senior Sales Consultant

Name Gary Jackson

Title Senior Sales Consultant

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About Gary

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.

Mike Almonte MLM Sales Consultant

Mike Almonte

Sales Consultant

Name Mike Almonte

Title Sales Consultant

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About Mike

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

Tracy Coughlin

Marketing Director

Name Tracy Coughlin

Title Marketing Director

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About Tracy

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. 

Ellen Zdyb ~ Moose Landing Marina HR Director

Ellen Zdyb

Director of Human Resources, Training and Safety

Name Ellen Zdyb

Title Director of Human Resources, Training and Safety

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Emily Zachary - Controller for Moose Landing Marina

Emily Zachary

Controller

Name Emily Zachary

Title Controller

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About Emily

A Portland, Maine native and a golf and kayaking enthusiast, Emily resides in the Lakes Region with her partner, daughter, and stepson. Her home is completed by my two beloved dogs, Beaumont and Lou.

Having graduated from Deering High School in Portland, she pursued her love of the sciences at Beal University in Bangor for a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. She then discovered a passion for finance and became a senior loan officer, bookkeeper, and accountant before coming onboard with Marina Holdings as a Controller. Emily also currently holds a Notary Public commission in the State of Maine.

Shannon Snowdeal Finance & Insurance Associate Moose Landing Marina

Shannon Snowdeal

Finance & Insurance Associate

Name Shannon Snowdeal

Title Finance & Insurance Associate

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About Shannon

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. 

Scott Morin

Scott Morin

Service Manager

Name Scott Morin

Title Service Manager

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About Scott

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

Mark Oliver

Parts Manager

Name Mark Oliver

Title Parts Manager

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About Mark

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.

Larry Pafumi

Larry Pafumi

Warranty Manager & Service Writer

Name Larry Pafumi

Title Warranty Manager & Service Writer

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Bob Caron - Service Writer for Moose Landing Marina

Bob Caron

Service Writer

Name Bob Caron

Title Service Writer

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About Bob

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.  

Chris Marble

Chris Marble

Seasonal Service Writer

Name Chris Marble

Title Seasonal Service Writer

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About Chris

Chris and his faithful companion, Azzy, joined Moose Landing Marina in April of 2018. Azzy has great customer service and always greets every customer with a wagging tail! Chris is known for his excellent organizational skills, which are enormously helpful to our service department. When asked about his favorite part of the job, Chris states “I love the hectic pace — both in the spring and fall.” Before working at Moose Landing, Chris worked as a project manager at MEMIC and is a retired Master Maine Guide. Chris is also on the Board of Directors for the Maine Professional Guides Association.

In his free time, Chris enjoys fly fishing, carpentry, and cooking. Chris can also be found at the Brandy Pond Campground, relaxing at camp and in the lakes on a boat.

Sophie Gardner

Sophie Gardner

Service Writer

Name Sophie Gardner

Title Service Writer

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Allyson White

Administrative Assistant

Name Allyson White

Title Administrative Assistant

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Ryan Charrette

Ryan Charrette

Yard Manager | Dock Master

Name Ryan Charrette

Title Yard Manager | Dock Master

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About Ryan

Fresh out of school, Ryan Charrette began his career in boat sales and because of his love for the outdoors, he moved into a position at Moose Landing Marina as a dock hand, detailing, prepping and rigging boats. Because of Ryan’s passion for getting boats in the water, keeping busy and making customers happy, he was soon promoted to Yard Manager/Transportation Manager/Dock Master.

Ryan is a Maine native, grew up primarily in the Lakes Region and loves Maine weather. When Ryan is not moving boats around, he’s outside hiking and enjoying time with his family. He lives in Casco, Maine with his wife, 2 children and dog, Abby.

John Colton - Sales Delivery Captain for Moose Landing Marina

John Colton

Sales Delivery Captain

Name John Colton

Title Sales Delivery Captain

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Mike Afthim Jr.

Mike Afthim Jr.

Shop Foreman/Tech

Name Mike Afthim Jr.

Title Shop Foreman/Tech

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About Mike

Mike 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, Mike 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.

Kate Dargie

Rentals Manager

Name Kate Dargie

Title Rentals Manager

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Krista Wotherspoon

Rentals and Yard Crew

Name Krista Wotherspoon

Title Rentals and Yard Crew

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Ed Miller - Marine Technician for Moose Landing Marina

Ed Miller

Marine Technician

Name Ed Miller

Title Marine Technician

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Tom Andrews ~ Marine Technician for Moose Landing Marina

Tom Andrews

Marine Technician

Name Tom Andrews

Title Marine Technician

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Sam Symalla - Marine Technician for Moose Landing Marina

Sam Symalla

Marine Technician

Name Sam Symalla

Title Marine Technician

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David Merrill

Marine Technician

Name David Merrill

Title Marine Technician

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Brandon Blanchard ~ Fiberglass Technician for Moose Landing Marina

Brandon Blanchard

Fiberglass Technician

Name Brandon Blanchard

Title Fiberglass Technician

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Andy Burnham ~ Transportation/Yard Hand for Moose Landing Marina

Andy Burnham

Transportation / Yard

Name Andy Burnham

Title Transportation / Yard

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About Andy

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.

As the lead driver and yard assistant, Andy’s job includes hauling, delivering, and transportation for boats of all sizes. 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 as the “Boat Hauler Extraordinaire,” Andy enjoys spending quality time with his children. 

Chris Stultz

Chris Stultz

Rigging Manager

Name Chris Stultz

Title Rigging Manager

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About Chris

Chris Stultz grew up in New England among a family of boaters, working in the industry for over 30 years. He has a knack for pairing each customer to the right boat and enjoys seeing the smile on their face when they take delivery. Chris received his certification in Skidoo and Seadoo, and sales certifications in every brand Moose Landing Marina represents.

Chris lives in Harrison, Maine with his wife Winnie and his son. An avid wake surfer, wakeboarder, water skier, snowmobiler, skier and snowboarder, Chris likes to spend his waking hours outside doing just about anything active.

What’s the one thing Chris would find impossible to give up? Skiing with his mother. You may find them at Shawnee Peak, Maine or Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.

Josh Taggart MLM Sales Rigger

Josh Taggart

Sales Rigger

Name Josh Taggart

Title Sales Rigger

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Seth Kalinyak

Sales Rigger

Name Seth Kalinyak

Title Sales Rigger

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Ross Elston - Sales Rigger for Moose Landing Marina

Ross Elston

Sales Rigger

Name Ross Elston

Title Sales Rigger

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Matt Prout - Sales Rigger for Moose Landing Marina

Matt Prout

Sales Rigger

Name Matt Prout

Title Sales Rigger

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About Matt

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.

Doug Horne

Yard Hand/Driver

Name Doug Horne

Title Yard Hand/Driver

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AJ Peterson

Detailer

Name AJ Peterson

Title Detailer

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Joshua King

Joshua King

Forever an Honorary Member of Our Crew

Name Joshua King

Title Forever an Honorary Member of Our Crew

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About Joshua

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.

Buster the MLM Yard Dog

Buster

Boat Yard Dog

Name Buster

Title Boat Yard Dog

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About Buster

Buster loves spending as much time as he can on the water. He also enjoys greeting all of our customers as they arrive at the marina.