Washington County Community College welcomes Troy Alley, new instructor of the Coastal Fisheries and Marine Technology Program

Washington County Community College would like to welcome Troy Alley, the instructor of the new Coastal Fisheries and Marine Technology Program.

“This is an exciting new program that industry has said is needed and supports. I’m looking forward to working with and developing relationships with the awesome faculty, staff, and students at WCCC,” said Alley.

Troy is a fifth-generation commercial fisherman with experience in not only lobster fishing, but scallop dragging, urchin diving, clamming, and even building boats. Being the former owner of Alley’s Boats, and the present owner of a seafood processing and sales business, Alley’s Seafood, he has a lot to offer.

“Troy’s expertise and enthusiasm for building this new associate degree program at WCCC is critical to the future success of the offering” said President Susan Mingo.  “Washington County has a rich history within this heritage industry, and the college is proud to be providing programming that will support the hard-working men and women interested in future careers within this sector that is essential to our region’s economy.”

Nichole Sawyer, Dean of Workforce Development and Community Engagement said, WCCC is fortunate to have Troy joining our team to lead the Coastal Fisheries and Marine Technology program.  He is a perfect person for the job given his history and experience in the fishing industry.  Troy is a fishing friend, an advocate, and an educator.  He will be able to deliver this program with partnership and innovation to meet the specialized needs of Maine’s commercial fishery.

Alley is a former Liaison of North Star Alliance, providing trainings in the marine industries across the State of Maine.

In addition to all of this, Troy worked at local schools as a teacher as well as a principal, and at the University of Maine at Machias as a basketball coach and an Associate Athletic Director.

He resides in Jonesport with his wife Bobbie, and three daughters, Kaci, Kali, and Karli. Kali is working on her master’s degree in occupational therapy at Husson University, Kaci is studying to become a lawyer at Maine School of Law, and Karli is a sophomore at Jonesport-Beals High School.

Troy is already brainstorming more ways to incorporate his skills into campus life.

“President Mingo, Dean Stoldt, and I have been working on starting a new JV/Club basketball program that will start competition later this semester. The campus community has been very supportive and can’t wait to show WCCC Golden Eagle pride at games,” he said.