Owner Bio - Julian Klenda

My name is Julian Klenda, and I grew up in Maine, working in my family’s seafood business for over 14 years. My father, David Klenda, has been wholesaling lobsters locally to restaurants and stores for decades. He started his business over 30 years ago by selling shrimp out of his truck on the side of the road. Originally from Kansas, he moved to Maine after meeting my mother in Virginia Beach, VA, where he was playing baseball for the Mets. They fell in love, and he joined her in Maine to start a family and build his business. Over the years, he expanded his operations significantly from those early days selling from his truck.

I’ve helped him manage our family business, Klenda Seafood, and recently started my own venture, Maine Lobster Now, a home delivery service for Maine seafood. While in college studying business, I was inspired to sell sell seafood nationwide, knowing how much my relatives in the Midwest love it. My goal was to bring fresh, locally sourced lobster to customers across the country through overnight delivery. Now, I buy lobsters directly from fishermen every day, ensuring only the freshest Maine lobsters make it to your door.

Julian Klenda
Founder and Owner