Meet Our Team


With more than a dozen years of combined experience as CEO of Harbor Boating, Inc. and a maritime towing company he founded in Hawaii, Michael is a seasoned maritime operator and an expert on Baltimore waterfront operations. A Major in the Marine Corps, Michael had numerous commands and conducted more than 100 successful combat missions.

Lewis’ maritime career spans more than 22 years from deckhand to mate, to captain, Shift Supervisor, Operations Manager and now Chief Operations Officer. He has managed water taxi, cruise and charter operations In Baltimore and water taxi operations in Jacksonville, Florida. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Sail Baltimore nonprofit and holds a 100-ton Master’s License with a Commercial Assistance Towing Endorsement.

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.


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