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President/CEO
Briana has dedicated her life to doing well by doing good. She is passionate about our incredible home state and working with our partner farmers to kelp the earth. After serving several tours in the U.S. Foreign Service, Bri opened and sold a wholesale bakery in Portland focused on pies with an international flair and employing recent refugees resettled in the Portland area. Before taking the helm at Ocean Approved in 2018, she worked to diversify coastal incomes as the Economic Development Director at the Island Institute, a non-profit focused on sustaining island and coastal communities both in Maine and elsewhere.
Kelp Supply Director
James is in charge of producing our kelp seeds and working with, and recruiting, partner farmers to help them grow high-quality kelp for our products. James, a native Alaskan, has worked with his family salmon fishing business since he was a kid and still gets back to fish during the summer. He joined Ocean Approved in 2018 after spending three years at the Island Institute, a coastal-focused non-profit, where he worked with fishermen to diversify Maine’s coastal incomes.
Sales & Marketing Director
Jesse has spent her career promoting food with integrity and activating the edible approach to healthy communities, economies, and environments. Before joining Ocean Approved in 2019, Jesse worked with mission driven food and beverage companies to tell their sustainability stories and educate consumers. Jesse, a native Midcoast Mainer, is deeply and proudly rooted in the Maine lobster industry.
Production Coordinator and Food Safety Specialist
Pete joined Ocean Approved in 2019 after over a decade in food manufacturing in the chocolate, dairy, and beverage industries. Pete's background focuses on Quality Assurance and food safety and he is responsible for keeping the Atlantic Sea Farms facility in top shape. Pete also manages the production and packaging of the beautiful kelp once it is harvested and delivered to our facility in Saco. Pete loves the ocean and maritime history and is thrilled to be a part of diversifying Maine aquaculture with ASF.
Logistics and Procurement Coordinator
Brandon is in charge of finding ways to ensure our delicious products are delivered safely and efficiently all over the United States while also maintaining and managing our Saco facility. He has several years of experience working with large companies in shipping, receiving, and equipment. In his spare time, you can find him brushing up his bowling skills or rooting for New England's sports teams (GO PATS!).
