Master Marine Boat Center, Inc Staff
Sales
Mike Carlson
Sales
Name Mike Carlson
Title Sales
Mike has recently moved to the area with his family and has spent the bulk of his career in sales. In his spare time Mike enjoys fishing, marathon biking, skiing and spending time with his family.
David Payne
Sales
Name David Payne
Title Sales
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
Name Aaron Pierce
Title Salesman
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.
Parts
Korry Martinson
Parts Manager
Name Korry Martinson
Title Parts 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.
Service
Larry Barnes
Service Manager
Name Larry Barnes
Title Service 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
Name Bruce King
Title Service 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
Name Brian Young
Title Service 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
Name Taylor Farhoud
Title Lot 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
Name David Sitton
Title Lot 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
Name Roland Thompson
Title Lot 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
Name Justin Ewing
Title Rigger
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.
Jonathan Williams
Rigger
Name Jonathan Williams
Title Rigger
Jonathan is one of the newest members of the rigging team at Master Marine Boat Center. Before jumping into the boating world, he worked in chassis prep for trucks and brings a strong background in electrical systems. He holds a degree in electrical technology and has hands-on experience with wiring, diagnostics, and custom installs.
Techs
David White
Tech
Name David White
Title Tech
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
Name Kevin Grubbs
Title Tech
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
Name Keaton Seese
Title Tech
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
Name Rob Hynds
Title Sales 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
Name Keith Hofkamp
Title General 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
Name Kelly Hawley
Title President
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
Name Luke Olason
Title Marketing 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
Name Kathy Toma
Title Office 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.