MEET THE TEAM
MARC BOURGOIN • President
Marc is a Maine native and is referred to, by those closest to him, as “the genuine article”. His passion for paddling knows no bounds. He has developed an ardent love of education in the outdoors through 30 formative years of leading wilderness expeditions as well as teaching and coaching alpine ski racing. For 10 years he taught environmental education and led expeditions for the Chewonki Foundation in Wiscasset, Maine. In 1997 he formed Compass Rose Expeditions to lead personal clients around the world. He has led expeditions in Thailand, Ireland, Canada, Southern Chile, The Great Lakes, and of course, the Coast of Maine. Marc’s focus is leading production at Lincoln’s advanced manufacturing center, supporting new product development efforts and managing sales.
SCOTT LAINE • Sales, Marketing & HR Director
Scott is an Outdoor Industry veteran, working in the bicycle business for many years with Trek Bicycle and directly with independent dealers as a consultant. Originally from the Boston area, Scott was raised in Southern California and is passionate about paddling. Scott really appreciates design and locally made artisan goods and he’s on the water as often as possible in his Lincoln. While working with Trek and later, Bose and BMW Motorrad, Scott learned many of the philosophies and processes that helped make those companies successful. Scott collaborates with several facets of Lincoln to continue to develop our brand and position in the marketplace.
RUSTY HORNING • Production Manager
Rusty joined Lincoln in early 2012. Since joining Lincoln, Rusty has excelled at all phases of boat production from construction to finishing. In addition to producing the highest quality hand crafted American made canoes and kayaks, Rusty enjoys meeting and learning about their soon-to-be owners. He also loves making the most of Maine’s outdoor playgrounds. Whether he’s fishing for stripers from his Lincoln Big Diamond or trekking through Maine’s backwoods, he’s an explorer through and through.
NICK DESILETS • Boat Builder/Composites Tech
Nick joined Lincoln in the Fall of 2017 and comes from a long line of builders. He serves as the head composites technician which includes the first steps of the build process. Nick also operates the gelcoat booth, assembles and finishes. He takes serious pride in producing the high quality lightweight canoes and kayaks Lincoln is known for. Nick has an excellent sense of humor and is part of Lincoln family. Outside of work, he’s an avid Boston sports fan and enjoys spending as much time as possible on Long Lake in Maine.
NICK DYSLIN • Outdoor Industry Consultant
Nick is an avid paddler with a deep passion for the sport. Nick is admired in the outdoor industry for his very successful career as a rep for brands like Kokatat, Lendal, Necky and Swix. He has been instrumental in helping Lincoln open doors as we build our brand and take it to new levels. He is one-of-a-kind and a tremendous asset to our team. He and his wife Lisa live in upstate New York where they paddle their Isle au Haut and Seguin as often as possible. When they’re not paddling they’re linking turns over at Whiteface.
SCOTT LEIGHTON • Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Scott can best be described as a father, husband, outdoor enthusiast and adventure traveler. As a Maine native, Scott feels fortunate to have been born and raised in such a truly special place. Beyond his passion for paddling, Scott is also a Board Certified Medical illustrator holding a position with the New England Journal of Medicine as well as founder and principal of Medicus Media, a biomedical illustration studio. When not immersed in exploring coastlines and landscapes from a boat, Scott can be found spending time and being active with his wife and three daughters at their home in Eliot, Maine.