Jamey Cagle’s grandparents, Bob and Betty Allen, founded the Allen Marine shipyard in Sitka, Alaska in 1967. Several years later, in 1970, they started Allen Marine Tours. From a young age, Jamey became deeply involved in the family business. When he was just 10, he began working as a passenger service crew member, deckhand, and naturalist. At age 18, Jamey earned his captain’s license and attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he studied engineering, as well as the University of Alaska Southeast. Later, Jamey worked as the shipyard electrical foreman during the construction of many Allen Marine vessels.
In 1999, Jamey became the Division Manager for Allen Marine Tour’s Sitka division. In that capacity, he oversaw all aspects of day-to-day business, including complex scheduling, charter contracts, hiring, and direct supervision for over 40 people. After 5 years in the role, Jamey was promoted to Vice President, and later Senior Vice President of Allen Marine, Inc. In 2010, Jamey played a critical role in the conceptualization, development, and launch of small ship cruise line, Alaskan Dream Cruises.
Jamey’s upbringing immersed him in a unique way in every facet of the company including finance, marketing, sales, engineering, mechanics, information technology, electrical, retail sales, business development, human resources, and more. As owner, this extensive background plays an invaluable role as he oversees the operation of multiple business lines throughout the region.
Jamey has been and continues to be the primary contact and maintains and fosters all business relationships with managers and executives of cruise line partners, including Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Disney, and many more. With over 30 years in the marine and travel industries, he has provided invaluable insight as a board member of the Alaska Travel Industry Association, Southeast Alaska Area Maritime Security Committee, Holland America Community Advisory Board, and Alaska Raptor Center Board. He has also lent his financial expertise gained from decades of business success as a board member for ALPS Federal Credit Union.
Jamey is Alaska Native of the Tlingit tribe and is a shareholder of the Sealaska Regional Corporation, Shee Atika Village Corporation, and Goldbelt Inc. Alaska Native Corporation. He is also a citizen of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and is registered with Tlingit/Haida Central Council.
