Marineland Boating Center Staff
Management Department
Steve
General Manager
Name Steve
Title General Manager
Time with the Company (Months/Years): 20 years
What do you do at Marineland?
I get the privilege of working with some of the best people in the business. As general manager, I supervise all daily activities, customer service, purchase orders, sales, promotional activity, parts, and overall facility maintenance.
What is your favorite part about working at Marineland?
The staff at Marineland is my second family. The people that work here are knowledgeable and passionate, and what's better than working with people that you actually like and care about?
What are you passionate about? Hobbies, interests, sports..?
I enjoy and participate in sports because I like the competition and enjoy the friendship. Currently, my time off includes remodeling a 1900's farmhouse. It's peaceful, quiet, and relaxing and something I always wanted to do, but I also like to be spontaneous and jump in the car for a road trip with no particular destination. You never know what you might see, or do, or who you might meet.
T.J.
Fixed Operations Manager
Name T.J.
Title Fixed Operations Manager
Time with the Company: 22 Years
What do you do at Marineland?
Everything but sell the boats. As fixed operations manager, I oversee all service and shop activities, including assembly, maintenance, and repair of all new and used products.
What is your favorite part about working at Marineland?
Learning about new technology on the market. In this industry, everything is constantly changing, and I like to stay on top of what's cutting edge. I also enjoy testing the new boats and motors that come in.
What are you passionate about? Hobbies, interests, sports..?
My family owns a local transmission shop, so I grew up working on cars, boats, and ATVs. I also am a competitive race car driver and love spending time with my kids. I also love to fish and golf.
Athena
Director of Marketing and Social Media
Name Athena
Title Director of Marketing and Social Media
Joe
Finance and Insurance Manager
Name Joe
Title Finance and Insurance Manager
Time with the Company (Months/Years): I started working for Marineland this year.
What do you do at Marineland?
I arrange the most advantageous finance package for each customer, to help meet the customers' needs and desired payments
What is your favorite part about working at Marineland?
The people! I'm a big people person, and everybody here is very friendly, and there is definitely a team cohesion you can feel. Everybody here is a team player, and we're all willing to help each other out.
What are you passionate about? Hobbies, interests, sports..?
I'm passionate about anything you can do outdoors! -- Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, etc. I also have a lot of other interests and hobbies...I do custom wood engraving, design tattoos, finish antique guns, build ARs, and I am also passionate about studying my genealogy and tracing my family's history.
Parts Department
Raquel
Parts and Service Associate
Name Raquel
Title Parts and Service Associate
Service Department
Randy
Senior Technician
Name Randy
Title Senior Technician
Time with the Company: 5 Years
What do you do at Marineland?
I am service technician, and provide service and support to customers that bring in their own vessels, or purchase from us. I am hands on in product installation, boat repair, maintanance and product testing.
What is your favorite part about working at Marineland?
Fixing boats. At Marineland, we are presented with unique situations, repairs and errors all the time. I getting to the root of a problem and finding answers for customers whenever I have the opportunity.
What are you passionate about? Hobbies, interests, sports..?
Fishing, hunting and woodworking are my top three hobbies. Give me the great outdoors over sitting around indoors any day of the week!
Derek Bonner
Senior Technician
Name Derek Bonner
Title Senior Technician
Derek loves fresh air and long walks on the beach. He enjoys finding and fixing problems for customers, so they can get back to making the most of their time on the water! Derek is excited to be part of the Marineland Boating Center team, and looks forward to giving his customers top-tier service.
Hayden
Service Technician
Name Hayden
Title Service Technician
Time with the Company: 1 year
What do you do at Marineland?
I do a little bit of everything! — From working on the boats that need service, to rigging new units and preparing them for sale, to working behind the parts counter and helping customers find the parts they need. If it has to do with the mechanical side of boating, you name it, I do it!
What is your favorite part about working at Marineland?
My favorite part would have to be working with the people here, we always have a good time while we work and it makes the job fun.
What are you passionate about? Hobbies, interests, sports..?
I’m mainly interested in boating. In my free time, my favorite place to be is out on the water. My dad and I both have boats that we share and use all the time -- He has a Nauticstar and a couple of Jon boats, and I have my own Jon boat too. We love fishing, tubing, kneeboarding, and pretty much anything else we can do to be out on the lake!
Sales Department
Allan
Sales Associate
Name Allan
Title Sales Associate
Time with the Company: 5 years
What do you do at Marineland?
With more than 30 years of experience, I have the pleasure of being a Sales Associate for Marineland. I take pride in getting you the best bargain for your dollar, and make sure you walk away happy with your purchase and experience.
What is your favorite part about working at Marineland?
The atmosphere at Marineland is positive and electric. You can feel the comradery and team spirit in all purchase, service or customer service interactions. I look forward to spending more time getting to know each person here.
What are you passionate about? Hobbies, interests, sports..?
Boating, camping, hunting and traveling are great passions of mine. I also geninuely enjoy the long-lasting friendships I make through sales and customer service.
Service Support Team
James "Kojack"
Service Support Team Leader
Name James "Kojack"
Title Service Support Team Leader
Time with the Company: 8 Years
What do you do at Marineland?
I provide management of exterior services and facilities. Additionally, I work on detail finishes and repairs of new, used, and customer crafts.
What is your favorite part about working at Marineland?
My favorite part of working for Marineland is the team of people I work with and for.
What are you passionate about? Hobbies, interests, sports..?
What I'm most passionate about is my family, both here in Texas and in my home state of Louisana. Go Saints!
Benji
Service Support Team Member
Name Benji
Title Service Support Team Member
Time with the Company: 1 year
What do you do at Marineland?
I clean the boats and prepare them for sale. I also help with the upkeep of the displays outside and on the showroom floor. I also help with the maintenance of the property; whatever I can do so that the dealership looks it's best!
What is your favorite part about working at Marineland?
Everything! I like spending time outside and working with my hands to keep the boats and grounds clean; it's very satisfying work. There is always more to learn, too, and I really love to learn.
What are you passionate about? Hobbies, interests, sports..?
I like to play sports of all kinds, and in my free time I usually watch football and basketball.