OUR STORY

Quality Product from Experts in the Field

Eric Peters has worked with shellfish for the past 35 years. From scallops in Massachusetts to clams in Florida, he has been around shellfish production since the 1980s. Over that time he has honed his skills in not only running the farm, but managing people as well. The result? A work environment full of passionate employees dedicated to producing the best oysters available for purchase.

In 1999, Eric moved to Midcoast Maine to manage an oyster farm. In 2004, he began to grow his own oysters and in 2006 Norumbega Oyster was founded. This wealth of experience in aquaculture- specifically oysters, has helped Norumbega Oyster, Inc to continue to evolve in finding the best ways to produce both surface and bottom culture product. Additionally, Eric is very involved in the communities surrounding the river.

We urge anyone who enjoys shellfish to try the product that comes as a result of these decades of experience and commitment to quality- we promise you will not be disappointed.

Meet the crew

See the faces behind the oysters you love.

Eric peters

Co-owner

Eric is one of the more experienced oyster farmers on the river. He has enjoyed working in every facet of the industry from hatchery to grow-out and sales. Eric loves spending time on, near, or under the water. When he's not the go-to for all things Norumbega, he can be found skiing, fishing, camping, and spending time with family.

Chris Dickinson

You would certainly have a hard time finding someone as hardworking and as experienced at oyster farming on the river as Chris. Since 2004 he has been one of the driving factors behind our product being as high quality as it is. In his free time Chris enjoys spending time with his family.

Jon dickinson

If you are still looking for someone as hard-working as Chris, look no further than his brother Jon. He is able to consistently keep the crew in high spirits while also completing the work he sets out for himself. In his free time, Jon enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his kids and his wife.

Don feldelson

Don is instrumental in getting our oysters out to wholesalers. He came to Norumbega oyster with years and years of shellfish farming experience.

He is a wealth of information on anything from catching blue crabs to growing clams and much more. In his spare time he likes gardening and eating his wife’s amazing cooking.

Aiden Coleman

Since joining the team in early 2023, Aiden has tried to absorb as much information about oyster farming as he can. When he is not trying out new things on the farm, Aiden enjoys traveling and coaching the local high school wrestling team.

Toben Streevy

Since joining the crew in 2023, Toben has uplifted the entire crew with his sense of humor. He enjoys working with all aspects of the job, from planting seed to shop work. Outside of Norumbega, Toben is usually taking photographs or practicing piano.

Shaun cusumano

Shaun joined the Norumbega crew in 2024, and his hard work and dedication have been very appreciated. You can find Shaun spending time outdoors and enjoying the company of his wife and two boys when he is not at work.

Nolan Kirley

Upon moving to Maine from Wisconsin in 2023, Nolan found himself fascinated in the oyster farm industry. His previous work with boats has proven very useful to our crew, and you can find him fishing and exploring the East Coast outside of work.

Jonah dickinson

Jonah has been working at the farm every summer since 2019 and he became a full-time crew member in 2025. He enjoys spending time outdoors and being around friends and family. Jonah likes how he is able to stay active while working on the river.

Ali brooks

Ali is from Belchertown, Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Maine in 2025, where her studies concentrated on aquaculture. When she is not at work, she enjoys watching horror movies, taking photos, and exploring new places.

naomi gillespe

Naomi was born and raised in Maine and has been living in the midcoast area for nearly a decade. She loves learning new things about the industry and observing the different sea creatures in the river. In her free time, Naomi enjoys exploring the outdoors, baking, and going to the beach to enjoy warm weather.

fisher clark

Fisher studied larval shellfish at the University of Maine before joining the crew in the fall of 2025. He enjoys the opportunity to play a part in sustainable food production, as well as being on the water. Outside of work, he enjoys climbing around the Northeast.

KELLIE PETERS

Co-owner

As co-owner and co-founder, Kellie is involved in a lot of behind-the-scenes work at Norumbega. She oversees marketing; advertising; community-involvement; licensing, regulation, and registration compliance; and health & safety. Outside of her work for Norumbega, Kellie is an educational consultant, Real Estate Broker (in both ME & VT), children’s book author: and enjoys flower gardening and spending time with friends and family.

interested IN JOINING?

We are always on the lookout for dedicated employees and are always in need of extra hands in the summertime. If this interests you or anyone you know- please reach out to us about employment opportunities. We look forward to expanding the growing industry of aquaculture with you.