Cathy Billings

Cathy Billings is the associate director for communications and development for the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine. She's previously served as the vice-president for membership and fundraising for the University of Maine Alumni Association. She also serves on the board of directors for the Maine Lobster Promotion Council and is an instructor with Lobster Academy, an educational program for industry partners. Dr. Bob Bayer has been the executive director of the University of Maine...See more

Cathy Billings is the associate director for communications and development for the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine. She's previously served as the vice-president for membership and fundraising for the University of Maine Alumni Association. She also serves on the board of directors for the Maine Lobster Promotion Council and is an instructor with Lobster Academy, an educational program for industry partners. Dr. Bob Bayer has been the executive director of the University of Maine Lobster Institute since 1995. He is a professor of animal and veterinary sciences. He has been involved in lobster research for thirty years, studying lobster nutrition, management and pathology. He has provided outreach services to lobster-related businesses, received University of Maine's public service award and has educated the general public about lobsters and the lobster industry. See less