Owned and operated continuously since 1982 by longtime Thomaston resident Jeff Armstrong, Jeff’s Marine has always made delivering excellent service its highest priority. Most of our customers have been with us for many years, if not decades, and we’re proud to call them friends.
Nancy Armstrong
CEO, Owner
Chris Walkup
Service Manager
Tracy Mills
Office Manager
Kathryn A. Turansky
Marketing and Sales
Kathryn has been working for Jeff’s Marine since age 11, when she first started washing boats and coiling hoses. She soon moved up in the world, working at the front desk for a year and learning much from her father. After graduating from the University of South Florida in 2010, Kathryn traveled and lived in Chile, New York City, the Caribbean, and Tahiti, and is always impressed by the international presence of Yamaha Outboards she sees on the water. She is currently working remotely and spending time raising their toddler, Andrew, and newborn, James.
Danielle Weaver
Sales Assistant
Danielle is a graduate of the Class of 2021 of the University of Maine with a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Marketing. Currently, Danielle continues at UMO with an MBA concentrating in the sustainability of fishing industries on Maine’s coast. Growing up in St. George, Danielle began fishing at a young age, and today owns her own lobster boat. Jeff’s Marine is excited to have Danielle, as she is responsible for boat and outboard sales of all sizes.
Stephen Wilcox
Yamaha Technician
Steve grew up Camden, Maine, where he attended Camden – Rockport High School. Upon graduating, Steve entered the U.S. Air Force in the field of Ground Radar Repair. In the six years he was enlisted, Steve moved up in rank and knowledge, and was placed in the Quality Assurance Office. After leaving the Air Force in search of a new career, Steve met a character by the name of Jeff Armstrong, and was hired as the new Yamaha Outboard Rigger and Electrician at Jeff’s Marine in 2003. He has been at Jeff’s Marine ever since and has attended Yamaha School many times to gain his certification as a Yamaha Technician and learn about the latest technology.
Skip Pietila
Yamaha Technician
A Mid Coast native, Skip came to work at Jeff’s Marine in the busy spring of 2017. He trained to be a mechanic at a young age, having spent much time at Jeff’s Marine under the direction of Jeff. He operated his family engine repair business for many years, and so he came to the marina with plenty of experience and skill.
Derrick Bustard
Yard Crew
Since joining Jeff’s Marine in 2012, Derrick has acquired skill and knowledge, and continues to be an essential employee at the marina. Derrick operates our trucks and trailers and is an expert at boat transportation. He pulls long hours throughout the busiest months of the season to ensure customers can get on the water and get the most out of the boating season. Derrick has also begun acquiring the skills and knowledge to become a small engine mechanic.
Jake Ames
Yard Crew
Jake joined the team at Jeff’s in the fall of 2017. A Friendship native, Jake now lives in Cushing with his wife, Jenny, and dog. In the yard, Jake and the rest of the yard crew work hard in service, pick up and delivery. He specializes in fabrication and makes sure that all woodworking projects meet customer satisfaction.
Dylan Maloney
Yard Crew
Dylan Maloney joined the crew full time at Jeff’s Marine in the Spring of 2020. A graduate of Oceanside High School in Rockland, Dylan has over twenty years of experience on the water lobstering, and enjoys boating with friends. Dylan lives in Cushing with his wife, Jessica.
Henry
Yard Cat
Henry joined us in 2017 as a rescue from the Knox County Humaine Society, and has been a loving member of the marina crew since then. He is playful, and can sometimes scratch! But he enjoys strokes on his head and praise for his mouse hunting. You can often find him walking the docks or lounging indoors.