HMTA promotes the marine trade industry and activities in the Greater Kachemak Bay area through cooperative advertising, workforce development and collective support for industry expansion projects.

The association strives to provide opportunities for cooperative advertising various mediums including magazine and other print options, tradeshow presence, website, social media and radio spots.

We believe the workforce development is essential the growth and health of our industry and support development by providing financial support and professional instructors for a variety of courses and certifications through the local high school and college.

In addition, we work to raise awareness and support various expansion projects such as the Homer Harbor Expansion which will be beneficial to Homer’s economic growth.

HMTA Board Members 2024-2025

PRESIDENT, Eric Engebretsen – Bay Weld

VICE PRESIDENT, Aaron Fleenor – Northern Enterprises

TREASURER, Jennifer Hakala – NOMAR

SECRETARY, Alita Mahan – First National Bank

DIRECTORS

Mark Zeiset – South Central Radar

Trey Hill – Seatow Southcentral Alaska

Matt Alward – Just Knots LLC

Bruce Friend – Skyline Sales Inc.

Amy Woodruff – Shoreline Alaska LLC

George Hall – Video Streaming Services