Staff

Beth is a pro-active participant in many areas involving the commercial fishing industry with her primary focus on the commercial lobster industry. As the Executive Director for the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association Beth is the boots on the ground representative for the commercial fishermen and will always give them the shore side support needed to ensure their continued success on the water.

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Tracey Abboud joined the MLA in August of 2014 as the Executive Assistant. Tracey is the primary interface in the office and is instrumental in; assisting, coordinating, planning and supporting the MLA members, updating the MLA Classifieds, processing new memberships and answering scores of questions members may have. Tracey organizes, participates, and executes Industry Trade shows, festivals, and public relations events throughout the Commonwealth. Tracey is also the Program Coordinator for the Lobster Foundation of Massachusetts. In this role Tracey processes state and federal grant applications. Lastly,
she is an enthusiastic team player with notable customer service and public relations

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Julia joined the MLA in August of 2024 as the Administrative Director. Julia works closely with the Executive Director (ED) on the day-to-day business of running the MLA and the current issues the MLA is working on. Additionally, the Administrative Director will be intertwined with all the companies under the MLA to support, implement, and back up staff whenever needed. These companies include but are not limited to: Fishermen Services (FISH), Lobster Foundation of Massachusetts (LFoM) and, the MLA Non-Profit Boat Protection Corporation (MLANPBPC). Lastly, this role will aid in bringing the MLA image up-to-speed with the modern world of digital advertising and technology.

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Jennifer joined MLA in August of 2024 as a Licensed Insurance Producer. She services new and existing commercial marine insurance business, handling quotes, policy changes, renewal documents, claims, billing, and reporting.

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