Building a Sustainable Workforce for Maine’s Defense Industry
INVESTMENT IN MAINE’S WORKFORCE & ECONOMY
ABOUT US
Maine Defense Industry Alliance (MDIA) is a collaborative effort between government agencies, educational institutions, and industry partners to address the workforce needs of Maine’s defense industry. The alliance aims to build a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable development system that will solve the Maine defense industry’s two immediate needs: acquiring skilled workers and upgrading its incumbent workforce.
Leadership
Andrew (Andy) Roy retired from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard located in Kittery, Maine (the “Shipyard”) in February of 2025 after serving for more than 38 years as a federal civil servant with the Department of the Navy. In his last position, he served as the Production Resources and Planning Manager within the Production Department at the Shipyard. In that capacity he managed the finances, strategy, employee relations, training and development, workload forecasting and human resource planning for the Shipyard’s largest and most diverse department. Andy grew up in Aroostook County in rural northern Maine and moved to southern Maine after accepting an entry level Technician Trainee position at the Shipyard.
Over time, Andy earned an Associates of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (University of Maine at Orono) a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology (University of Southern Maine), and a Professional Certificate in Business Analysis from The George Washington University School of Business.
Despite his retirement, Andy’s passion for securing a robust national defense and ensuring Maine’s continued strong contribution to that mission led him to join MDIA as its Executive Director. MDIA is fortunate to have the benefit of Andy’s experience and expertise as it strives to meet the workforce needs of Maine’s defense sector. Andy met the love of his life Elizabeth at the Shipyard, and they have recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary.
Andy Roy
Executive Director
Maine Defense Industry Alliance
2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 204
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 880-9700
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To learn more about MDIA and Maine’s defense industry, visit the resources below.
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By working together, we can create a sustainable pipeline of skilled workers that will support the growth of Maine’s defense industry and create new job opportunities for Maine residents.
Mark J. Winter
Interim Executive Director
Maine Defense Industry Alliance
2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 204
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 880-9700