PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT & FOUNDER

Jason thrives on working with people on challenging and meaningful projects. As an experienced production and operations leader, from the Board Room to the Engine Room, Jason has a reputation of being a change agent and team builder.

An entrepreneur at heart, Jason has led multiple start-up companies, turn-around teams, and capital growth projects in various industries. Earlier in his career, Jason was an executive in the shipbuilding industry at General Dynamics for over fifteen years, most-recently with Bath Iron Works, where he oversaw the construction of DDG51 and DDG1000 Class Destroyers.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Evan started at Steamboat Road Consulting in the fall of 2023 and brings over 20 years of operations leadership and project management experience to the team. A mechanical engineer by training, Evan spent most of his career at General Dynamics Bath Iron Works where he held roles in engineering, design, planning, and operations. Evan’s core areas of expertise are in people leadership, operations management, and LEAN manufacturing. Evan is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Maine and is a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Most recently, Evan worked at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center where he managed programs focused on large-scale additive manufacturing, including BioHome3D which is the first 100% bio-based 3D printed house.

PROJECT MANAGER

Lydia Swann is a seasoned project manager with a decade of experience leading successful cross-functional projects across various industries including higher education, financial services, and nonprofits. Her strategic planning experience, implementation skills, and collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement ensure consistent achievement of timely and effective project completion. 

Lydia recently earned her M.S. in Project Management at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University, where she gained additional skills and expertise to deliver complex and innovative projects on time and within budget.

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER

Luke joined Steamboat Road Consulting in 2021 with a keen interest in aquaculture. He has collaborated with clients from the seaweed, shellfish, and finfish industries, gaining extensive knowledge of aquaculture permitting processes. Luke's experience ranges from assisting small-scale farmers to managing projects for large-scale international Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) facilities. He conducts market research, provides permitting support, and oversees project management to foster sustainable aquaculture growth at local, national, and international levels.

Luke holds a Bachelor of Science in marine biology and environmental science from The University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he built and maintained a small-scale recirculating aquaculture system (RAS).

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER

Alex is an environmental advocate with a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Colorado College. Her focus on ecology and botany research sparked her commitment to preserving the natural world.

After gaining project management experience at a small company, she joined Steamboat Road Consulting in January, 2023. Since then, Alex has supported a diverse range of clients, from international Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) projects to local seaweed startups. She is excited about the future of the aquaculture and food tech industries in Maine, where she aims to make a positive impact on her community and contribute to a more sustainable future.