The Front Street Shipyard Team

Tammy Combs is the director of human resources with Front Street Shipyard. A 27-year veteran of the maritime industry, Tammy has a broad knowledge of human resources including recruiting, benefits, workforce development, safety, management and risk. Prior to joining Front Street Shipyard, she was with General Dynamics in Boston, MA, working in insurance and claims.

Shelby DeGraff is the receptionist and accounts payable manager with Front Street Shipyard. After she graduated from a local High School, she started her accounting career at Philbrook and Associates in Rockland, Maine. Where she was the receptionist and learn a wide variety of accounting skills.  She is happy to be part of a growing local company.

Lloyd Bryant is the former paint manager at Front Street Shipyard, who shifted into a project management role in 2022. Lloyd started his career at Wayfarer Marine, then moved to Custom Coatings in Thomaston where he continued to learn the trade through hands-on work. He then started his own company, Nautical Colors, which he ran for eight years. Lloyd now runs the some of our largest, most complex projects at Front Street using his many years of quality custom work and management skills.

A native Mainer, Rodney Grady has spent his career immersed in the world of boatbuilding and refits. With more than 13 years at Front Street Shipyard, he started as a Carpentry Manager before transitioning into his current role as a Project Manager. Previously, he worked nearly 10 yrs at Hodgdon Yachts, specializing in cold-molded sailing yachts from hull construction to interior joinery. His experience in both craftsmanship and collaboration across departments has given him a deep understanding of large-scale refits and complex yacht projects.

Norm Judkins brings more than 25 years of experience in the marine industry to his work at Front Street Shipyard. A team member since the first year of the yard’s operation, Norm is involved in all aspects of carpentry from deck hardware to custom fine joinery, and miles of caulking beads to appliance installation.

Craig Picard is the lead designer at Front Street Shipyard. A graduate of The Landing School’s boatbuilding and design programs, Craig received honors in both programs in every semester.  Craig joined Lyman Morse in 2000 and worked with three people under him as lead designer until 2010. At Front Street Shipyard, he has stepped back into the role of lead designer. Thanks to his boatbuilding background, he will bring a lot of knowledge to the design side in figuring out the myriad details associated with your project.

Bill Robishaw began his career in the marine industry in 1995 starting in mold production. He moved into a position with a full-service yard where he specialized paint and composite repairs. In 2011 Bill joined Front Street Shipyard as one of the original employees, and he now manages all paint projects from bottom paint to full hull and deck paint jobs.

Scott Whitman supervises the metal fabrication shop. Scott holds several certificates for welding including ABS certification for steel and aluminum. Scott came to Front Street from the fabrication shop at Lyman Morse Boatbuilding where he help build three aluminum boats ranging in size from 32 to 60 feet. Before Lyman Morse Scott worked at Steele and Marshal. Scott has overseen several major refits while at Front Street Shipyard including two large re-plating jobs — a 46’ former naval vessel and a 126’ Feadship. Scott is well versed in both steel and aluminum fabrication as well as bronze.

Ben Fenton is a service manager at Front Street Shipyard. Ben previously spent nearly 16 years with Morris Yachts where he was involved in everything from systems to deck construction and LEAN manufacturing. Ben brings his previous experience as a production supervisor to Front Street Shipyard’s service department, where he overseas the repair, maintenance and storage of our customers’ boats. Ben is an alum of Maine Maritime Academy where he earned his associate’s degree in 200-ton, Small Vessel Operations.

A Belfast native, Allison Naumann brings valuable experience in planning and codes from her time as an Administrative Assistant working for the City.  Allie has honed a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills. Allie is builds strong relationships with Front Street Shipyard’s customers, ensuring a smooth service experience.

Walt Fitzjurls has 26 years of experience in marine metal fabrication and machining. He has been involved in several large refits at Front Street Shipyard as well as new builds at Rockport Marine. Walt has extensive training in Autocad/Rhino as well as IGEMS CAD/CAM programing software. He also holds several AWS/ABS welding certifications for mild steel, aluminum and bronze, plus a machine tool certificate.

Erik Grimnes develops relationships with clients and manages projects for our waterjet cutting machine services. He has a long career in manufacturing, having worked in business development for Arcadia Alliance, Kenway Corporation and Harbor Technolgies in the past decade. A graduate of the University of Vermont, Erik and his family live in mid-coast Maine.