Jim worked for The Blue Point Oyster Co. in the late 60's through the late 1980's. With the closure of Blue Point Oyster Co., he forged his own path in the business and started Aeros Cultured Oyster Company with Karen Rivera and began growing his own product in the Mystic River in 1994. When working or enjoying time off, you can probably find Jim on the water. 

Tim has grown up on the Mystic River, starting his first job at a boat yard downriver. He spent time in Maine at the Landing School of Wooden Boat Building and Design. Here he developed a love for craftsmanship. Tim has spent most of his career along the water, joining Mystic Oysters as a captain a few years ago. He enjoys spending his days out on the river working, and when not working you can find him spending time coaching lacrosse and with his family! 

We are thrilled to have Captain Marc as a member of the team. Marc was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, where he developed a love for the outdoors. He joined the United States Coast Guard and served 11 years of active duty, with posts from Newfoundland to Florida. Marc moved to Niantic after being stationed in New London and as fate would have it became neighbors with Jim. Captain Harrell decided to try his hand at oyster farming alongside Jim and the crew full time whilst still serving in the Coast Guard Reserves. When not working, Marc is almost certainly on the water with his son Jacob and dog Charlie.   

Danielle manages, operates and sustains our hatchery operations in Noank and New Haven. She grew up in Ledyard, CT and started here shortly after high school as an intern. She started with a couple of fish tanks and has excelled in developing a state of the art hatchery facility. Danielle holds a Bachelors of Science from Jacksonville University. Outside of the hatchery, she is typically found hiking, diving, or raising her dog (and beloved crew member) Fern! She is currently working on her Masters at UCONN Avery Point