Meet Our Team

Michael is a former Marine Corps mustang, Baltimore native, maritime operator, and owner of Harbor Boating, Inc. He has been with Harbor Boating since 2010 and today leads the company’s maritime charter, cruise, transportation, and contracted service operations in and around Baltimore, including Baltimore Water Taxi. Following his military service, Michael worked in Hawai'i, where he operated an inner-island ferry service and later founded his own marine assistance and towing company. He ultimately returned home to Baltimore, bringing that hands-on maritime and leadership experience back to the city where he was born. Michael holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100 Ton Master’s license, volunteers with Team Rubicon, and remains deeply committed to Baltimore’s waterfront and community.

Lewis is Vice President of Operations at Harbor Boating, Inc. and has been a key part of the company since 2003. He started as a Deckhand and worked his way up through the ranks to Mate, Captain, Shift Supervisor, and Operations Manager before becoming Vice President of Operations, building more than two decades of hands-on maritime experience along the way. Lewis holds a 100 Ton Master’s License and has been an integral part of Harbor Boating’s growth and development, helping lead the company’s charter, cruise, transportation, and contracted service operations in and around Baltimore. Outside of Harbor Boating, he serves on the board of Sail Baltimore and is President of the Polish Home Club, reflecting his deep ties to both Baltimore’s maritime community and the city itself.

Combining nearly 20 years of hands-on maritime experience with a love of teaching, Jarid rose through the ranks from deckhand to mate to captain and holds a 100-Ton Inland and Near Coastal Master’s License. In addition to being a captain and a team leader with Harbor Boating, he was a Baltimore Maritime Museum docent and taught maritime skills such as boatbuilding, navigation, charting, and plotting to Baltimore youth as part of the National Science Foundation’s Voyage of Exploration Program.

Alan is management consultant specializing in strategy, planning, and marketing, and in developing and bringing new products to market. He was Vice President of Marketing & Sales for several technology companies in the U.S. and Europe and co-founded and sold a digital media startup to a Fortune 500 company. For more than 20 years he has consulted with startup and early-stage companies around the world helping more than 100 founders bring their ideas to life, and with established companies to develop effective business, product, and market strategies.

Stacy joined Harbor Boating after working for 5 years in the Baltimore hospitality industry.  She combines a deep understanding of the local tourism market with years of experience promoting hospitality and recreation to Baltimore visitors and residents. As a Social Media Influencer she has promoted numerous businesses, building their brand recognition and boosting sales. At Harbor Boating, Stacy has built a roust online presence and strong brand recognition for HBI’s Taxi, Cruise, and Charter businesses.

A licensed 100-ton captain, former U.S. Coast Guard Boatswain’s Mate with a number of medals and commendations to his credit, and former port Superintendent, Nicholas brings both military and civilian marine operations experience to the management of the Baltimore Harbor Connector. From running small boats to piloting 225-foot Coast Guard vessels, he is also experienced in customer relations, back-office operations, scheduling, and vessel safety.

With more than 50 years of marine industry experience, John is the dean of Baltimore marine mechanics. Before founding Bluewater Marine Service in 2005, he worked for marine service companies and marinas around Baltimore becoming an expert in commercial engine and propulsion systems. John holds seven manufacturer certifications and is one of the most trusted mechanics in the Baltimore area. He has supported Harbor Boating vessels for more than 30 years.