Our staff has more than 100 years of experience in boatbuilding and seamanship, and brings a passion for maritime trades and heritage to the organization.We can be reached in the offices and the 'Shop Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., so please stop by, give us a call, or drop us an email.

Executive Director

Warren Kaericher warrenk@atlanticchallenge.com

Warren’s career has been devoted to Maritime and Experiential Education. He has sailed as master of a number of sail training vessels including Bill of Rights, SSV Westward, and Spirit of Massachusetts. He joined Atlantic Challenge in 2002, inspired by its unique environment and history. He has also served as course director and senior instructor for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School and as consultant to maritime education programs.

Apprenticeshop Director

Eric Stockinger

erics@atlanticchallenge.com

Eric joined AC in June 2007. Eric's background includes a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from Michigan State University and 7 years of business/personell management with REI. As a graduate of the Apprenticeshop and a long-time cabinetry and furniture maker, Eric brings his sense of fine woodworking to the Shop floor.

Lead Instructor, Apprenticeshop

Kevin Carney

kevinc@atlanticchallenge.com
Kevin has been teaching boatbuilding since 1987. After graduating from VA Tech with a degree in design, Kevin moved to Maine to pursue an education in traditional boat building--at the Apprenticeshop in Bath, Maine. He also studied at Yacht Design, Inc. and worked for nine years as a professional boat builder before returning to The Apprenticeshop as lead instructor.

Instructor, Apprenticeshop

Brian McClellan

brianm@atlanticchallenge.com
Brian joined the Shop in late January 2008. A 2002 Shop graduate, he has spent the last 6 years building boats internationally. Most recently, Brian worked in Indonesia conducting boatbuilding trainings and overseeing the production of fishing boats for the victims of the 2005 tsunami. The first 24 years of his life was spent far from the sea in Kansas where he studied math, computer science and physics as an undergraduate at Mid-America Nazarene University and began graduate work in architecture at the University of Kansas.

Waterfront Programs Director

Cullen Teel

cullent@atlanticchallenge.com
Cullen joined AC in late February, 2006. He earned a degree in Hydrology and Water Policy from UC Santa Cruz while serving as harbor assistant and instructor for their waterfront programs. Boat deliveries and racing led Cullen to obtaining his captain's license which has allowed him to work with various non-profit and community sailing education programs including Outward Bound. He also spent time doing marine construction and salvage work. Originally from Washington State, Cullen moved to Maine most recently from Florida with his fiance Hannah, their daughter Auren and son Noah.

Development Administrator

Linda Pierpont

linda@atlanticchallenge.com
Linda came to AC in the summer of 2007 to coordinate the 44° Latitude Art for Sail fundraiser. She has over 30 years experience in non-profit and academic administration, most recently at Harvard Medical School. Linda currently lives in Jefferson in a 200 year old farmhouse and is looking forward to learning how to sail.

Programs Administrator

Mary Ellen Kelleher

maryellenk@atlanticchallenge.com

Mary Ellen joined AC in mid-April of 2008. A graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, Mary Ellen brings extensive office experience working in small non-profits and similar education institutions on Cape Cod.

Bookkeeper

Sheryl Carlson

Bio coming soon.

For general queries and information, please send emails to info@atlanticchallenge.com or call 207-594-1800.