A resident of the Portland, Maine, area, Aaron McNeel holds the position of general maintenance assistant with the vessel Aaron & Melissa. Among his everyday activities is ensuring that the boat is in proper working order for going out to sea on the Atlantic. Aaron McNeel also collects a wide range of essential oils, from which he creates individualized colognes and perfumes.
Using natural ingredients, Mr. McNeel makes insect repellents that contain bee propolis and other ingredients. He gives out these to relatives and friends each year as an inexpensive, appreciated gifts. He also creates accessories for clothing from leather and is a collector of Japanese denim.
Passionate about music, Aaron McNeel is a fan of classic rock acts such as Black Sabbath, Iggy and The Stooges, and The Talking Heads. He also enjoys the works of well-known pop lyricists ranging from Tom Waits to Leonard Cohen, and is a fan of the Americana of Johnny Cash and Creedence Clearwater Revival.