Captain Kathy Granfield

Captain Kathy Granfield is a licensed US Coast Guard OUPV Captain and the founder of VA Charters.

She holds a B.S. in Animal Science from UConn and an M.S. in Environmental Education from Southern CT State.  She spent several years working in research laboratories at the Yale School of Medicine and the Regional Water Authority before taking on her current career in science education.

Kathy runs fishing charters on the Black Mariah, a downeast custom built by Wilbur Yachts in Southwest Harbor, Maine.

Captain Tom Bremer

Captain Tom Bremer currently holds a 200 Ton Master Near Coastal credential and is a 10-year veteran of the United States Coast Guard.

Following active duty service, Captain Bremer transitioned into the commercial maritime industry.

Captain Bremer holds a B.S. in Environmental Studies from the State University of New York and a M.S. in Environmental Science from Virginia Tech.

Captain Shawn Tibbetts

Captain Shawn Tibbetts has been an avid outdoorsman since birth. Growing up in the Great North Woods of New Hampshire and Western Maine helped to fuel his love of the outdoors.

He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps and, upon returning to civilian life, he began his charter fishing business (Maine Tuna Fishing) in Saco, Maine.

Captain Tibbetts is one of VAC’s most active captains, taking veterans fishing on his charter vessel Miss Megan II.

Joseph Esposito

Joseph Esposito is a managing attorney at Franchise World Headquarters, LLC, the service organization for Subway restaurants in Milford, Connecticut.

He holds J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Connecticut.

Jarrett Rousseau

Jarrett joined the board of directors in January of 2025 after years of volunteering as a deck hand with
VAC.

Jarrett served as a Damage Controlman in the United States Coast Guard for seven years in Maine
as well as his home state of Connecticut.

Jarrett started a plumbing and heating company in 2003 based out of North Haven, CT.
Additionally in 2024 Jarrett partnered with a friend to buy a gym and training facility. When not working

Jarrett can be found out on the water enjoying the Connecticut summers.