Master Marine Boat Center, Inc Staff
Sales
David Payne
Salesman
NameDavidPayne
TitleSalesman
With four years of sales experience and a life full of boating, fishing, and crabbing experience, he’s passionate about helping customers find the right boat and making the buying process smooth and enjoyable.
Aaron Pierce
Salesman
NameAaronPierce
TitleSalesman
Aaron brings over 25 years of sales experience to the team at Master Marine Boat Center. A lifelong local from Mount Vernon, WA, Aaron has deep roots in the community and a strong understanding of what boaters in the Pacific Northwest are looking for. Before getting into boat sales, he spent several years managing a dairy farm, a background that taught him the value of hard work, problem-solving, and straight talk.
Dan Belles
Salesman
NameDan Belles
TitleSalesman
Dan brings more than 20 years of sales experience to the team at Master Marine Boat Center. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Dan has spent most of his career helping people find the right tools and equipment for their lifestyle, whether on land or water. Before joining the marine industry, Dan worked in automotive sales and parts, specifically Batteries! Where he built a reputation for honest communication and thorough product knowledge. In his free time, you’ll find him fishing, boating, or turning a wrench on a project car.
Parts
Korry Martinson
Parts Manager
NameKorryMartinson
TitleParts Manager
Prior to joining Master Marine, Korry gained experience in truss construction for residential buildings. During his free time, he enjoys activities such as reading, writing, and playing games like Stardew Valley and Magic: The Gathering.
Bryan Wright
Parts Associate
NameBryan Wright
TitleParts Associate
Bryan is a parts associate with a strong background in boats and marine equipment, having grown up around them and worked with parts most of his life. He’s into motorcycles and has a solid mechanical mindset, whether it’s on two wheels or the water. Bryan’s experience and reliability make him a go-to for both customers and techs who need answers.
Service
Larry Barnes
Service Manager
NameLarryBarnes
TitleService Manager
Larry has been a service manager for 12 years and for 30 years worked in parts/service for the RV industry. He loves escaping cell service and camping, and is sometimes brave enough to attend karaoke night.
Bruce King
Service Advisor
NameBruceKing
TitleService Advisor
Bruce came to Master Marine with over 25 years as an auto service advisor. His kids are now grown, so he’s been trying to figure out what to do with all of his free time!
Brian Young
Service Advisor
NameBrianYoung
TitleService Advisor
Brian has been with Master Marine since 2005 and has over 20+ years of experience. He is a family man who enjoys spending time with them outside of work.
Lot Team
Taylor Farhoud
Lot Attendant
NameTaylorFarhoud
TitleLot Attendant
Taylor has spent over 25 years in the boating industry, doing everything from driving boats to bottom painting. When he's not working, he enjoys extreme sports like snowboarding and wakeboarding.
David Sitton
Lot Attendant
NameDavidSitton
TitleLot Attendant
David has been with Master Marine for a year, keeping boats spotless with his hard work and attention to detail. In his free time, he enjoys freshwater fishing and takes every opportunity to go hunting whenever he can.
Roland Thompson
Lot Attendant
NameRolandThompson
TitleLot Attendant
Roland helps keep our lot organized and running smoothly while balancing high school and competitive sports. Last year, he took 2nd place at the national level in trapshooting, a testament to his focus and dedication. When he’s not helping customers or detailing boats, Roland enjoys fishing, lifting weights, and being outdoors.
Riggers
Justin Ewing
Rigger
NameJustinEwing
TitleRigger
Justin has been in the marine industry for over 15 years. Outside of work you can find him working on cars and doing anything artistic: drawing, painting, and playing guitar.
Techs
David White
Tech
NameDavidWhite
TitleTech
David has been in the marine industry for over 36 years and has an extensive mechanical background that extends from working on motorcycles from a young age all the way to working on Fishing Boat Engines in Alaska. He loves riding his cherished motorcycles and spending his time gardening.
Kevin Grubbs
Tech
NameKevinGrubbs
TitleTech
Kevin has dedicated seven years to the marine industry, specializing in boat mechanics. During his free time, he enjoys restoring his prized 67' Skylark and tending to his reliable Pinto Cruiser Wagon. With a passion for both maritime and automotive pursuits, Kevin's commitment to his hobbies drives his ongoing exploration into the workings of Engines.
Keaton Seese
Tech
NameKeatonSeese
TitleTech
Keaton worked his way up the boat business, earning his stripes as a certified Mercury technician. Keaton brings a young energy to the Shop that the other old-timers can't replicate. Beyond the workshop, you can find him hunting, fishing, or burning the tires on his Mustang 5.0.
Management
Rob Hynds
Sales Manager
NameRobHynds
TitleSales Manager
Rob has been in the dealer industry for over 24 years. He spent the first half of his life sailing and raced in the US Junior Championships. He loves watching his three children play soccer in his free time.
Keith Hofkamp
General Manager
NameKeithHofkamp
TitleGeneral Manager
With a background in the automotive industry dating back to 1984, Keith brings decades of experience and leadership to our team. A lifelong Oak Harbor resident, he has a deep appreciation for the Pacific Northwest and spends his free time fishing on his boat. When he's not on the water, he enjoys time with his two dogs.
Kelly Hawley
President
NameKellyHawley
TitlePresident
Kelly has been shrimping, crabbing, fishing, and boating since he was a kid. In his free time you can find him beekeeping, spending time with his family, smoking meat, hunting with his daughter, and working on cars.
Support
Luke Olason
Marketing Director
NameLukeOlason
TitleMarketing Director
Luke has been with us since the very start of 2024. He enjoys going boating and exploring the San Juans with his family during the Summer, and in the Winter, Luke enjoys falling down snowy mountains really fast.
Kathy Toma
Office Manager
NameKathyToma
TitleOffice Manager
Kathy came to Master Marine with over 30 years of experience in banking and several years of industry experience. She enjoys finding new recipes, cooking, going to concerts, and watching horror movies in her free time.