A Progressive Board
With High Visibility
Coldwater Lobster Association as a whole, is led by a ‘progressive’ Board of Directors who are actively engaged in regular consultation with industry stakeholders, government agencies, regulators, and others for the betterment of the lobster industry.
Coldwater Lobster Association is governed by volunteer Board of Directors comprised of current lobster license holders throughout LFA 34, who hold a vested interest in the lobster industry and its future. Our Board of Directors are considered to be visionaries and community leaders, who oversee the operations and staff, guides decision making, and support the organization through active participation in the Association’s mission. Our Directors serve for two-year terms.
Our high visibility ensures Southwest Nova fishermen are heard and their concerns are addressed by regulatory policy makers at all levels of government.
Our President
Tommy Amirault
Tommy is a 6th generation fisherman who has been involved in the commercial fishery for 36 years, 24 of which he captained his own vessel. Tommy fishes out of Pubnico, one of the largest fishing ports in Nova Scotia, and has called this his home port his entire life. Prior to his elected position as President, Tommy was one of the founding members of Coldwater Lobster Association where he served as a Director from its inception in 2014.
From his earliest memories, the ocean was Tommy’s playground. His grandfather would often take him to Seal Island where he would explore the shoreline and listen attentively to the endless stories his grandfather would recite. He was often reminded that while the ocean can be the greatest blessing, she also presented great challenges and deserved the utmost respect. Growing up in Pubnico, Tommy was immersed in the culture of a rural fishing community and naturally, spent a great deal of time around the wharves. His father, along with several local fishermen, took Tommy aboard their boats to go fishing with them so he could ‘learn the ropes’ in hopes that one day, he would operate his own enterprise.
Tommy is a multi-species fisherman having fished lobster, halibut, haddock, herring, cod, swordfish, tuna, scallop, slime eel, hake, and cusk. He has fished anywhere from the ‘Grey Zone’ to Stone Fence. Tommy has participated in DFO’s annual Atlantic halibut survey for the last 14 years.
Tommy has sat on the Lower East Pubnico wharf committee and was the Port Representative for Lower East Pubnico for several years. Tommy volunteers his time to keep fishermen in LFA 34 informed on matters concerning the future of the lobster fishery in Southwest Nova. He has shown great interest in pursuing scientific initiatives and as such, has collaborated on several lobster science research projects to seek out solutions for the betterment of the fishery. Tommy is committed to advocating on behalf of the commercial fishing industry and he has exhibited great leadership as an engaged, forward-thinking fisherman for the region.
Executive Members
Combined, our Board of Directors currently sit on over 15 local, provincial, and federal fishery and fishery safety organizations and advisory committees.
Thomas Amirault
President
Home Port
LOWER EAST PUBNICO
Robert Timmons
Vice President
Home Port
METEGHAN
Jason Fevens
Treasurer/Secretary
Home Port
ARGYLE
Board of Directors
Our dedicated Board of Directors are representative of the communities in which they live and fish.
Michel d’Eon
Director
Home Port
WEST PUBNICO
Robert Harris
Director
Home Port
PINKNEY’S POINT
Colin Huskins
Director
Home Port
WOODS HARBOUR
Bernie Berry
Home Port
YARMOUTH
Jamie Olsen
Director
Home Port
CHEGOGGIN POINT
Gary Spinney
Director
Home Port
ARGYLE
Evan Titus
Director
Home Port
EAST PUBNICO
Program
Staff
Coldwater Lobster Association currently employs two full-time, and one part-time office and program staff.
Heather Mulock
Executive Director
As primary point-person in the organization, Heather has a very active role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Association and keeping members informed with matters concerning the lobster fishery in LFA 34.
Heather is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that are aimed at promoting the Association’s Mission and advocating on behalf of inshore lobster fishermen.
Dustin Newell
Program Coordinator
Dustin provides broad administrative and technical support to the Executive Director and assists with special projects within the organization. Acts as a liaison for the Association and analyzes and evaluates governmental policies and/or current issues pertaining to the industry.