MANITOWOC MARINA - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of Our Paint
- Paint and Fiberglass Technician
Alfonso has been a longstanding member of our Paint and Fiberglass team. He specializes in bottom paint, marine polishing, and finishings.
Alfonso Gonzalez Paint and Fiberglass Technician (920) 682-5117 info@manitowoc-marina.com
Job Titles:
- a Mechanical Service Technician
- Mechanical Service Technician
Brandon Kiel joined Manitowoc Marina as a Mechanical Service Technician immediately from marine mechanic school. He is a native of Two Rivers and has enjoyed the many types of boats and complex projects he has been exposed to at Manitowoc Marina.
Job Titles:
- Paint and Fiberglass Technician
Chris is an experienced painter and varnisher and works on our Paint and Fiberglass team. He specializes in topside paint, bottom paint, and varnish.
Chris Hall Paint and Fiberglass Technician (920) 682-5117 info@manitowoc-marina.com
Chris is a longtime marine industry veteran and key leader at Manitowoc Marina, overseeing the marina, yacht storage, and sales. Chris' previous experience includes serving as General Manager at SkipperBuds and Vice President at F3 Marina.
Job Titles:
- Mechanical Supervisor and Yard Foreman
Fred is one of Lake Michigan's most certified and experienced technicians. He is a longstanding member of our team and leads our engines and systems work, in addition to operating the yard.
Gary is one of the longest standing team members at Manitowoc Marina and leads our service department which is widely recognized as a leader on Lake Michigan. His large team of technicians regularly performs complex work from complete restorations and paintwork to engine maintenance, repair, and replacement, to comprehensive rigging, electronics, and systems.
Prior to joining Manitowoc Marina, Gary served in the United States Coast Guard.
Job Titles:
- Electronics and Rigging Technician
Geno has been a longstanding member at Manitowoc Marina. He is an expert in marine systems, electronics, and rigging. He holds many manufacturer certifications and marine industry designations.
Job Titles:
- Paint and Fiberglass Supervisor
Jack leads Paint and Fiberglass, our largest team at Manitowoc Marina. He is a leading authority on yacht finishings and fiberglass, completing incredibly complex jobs over his long career at Manitowoc Marina. Previous to Manitowoc Marina, Jack worked at Burger Boat Company.
Job Titles:
- Customer Experience Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Paint and Fiberglass Technician
Jim is a longtime member of Manitowoc Marina and specializes in fiberglass construction, repair, and restoration. During haulout and launch, Jim also works on our yard team.
Jim Haese Paint and Fiberglass Technician (920) 682-5117 info@manitowoc-marina.com
Job Titles:
- Boat Sales
- Boat Sales, Ships Store
Kathy works across the Manitowoc Marina business and fills in wherever needed! She has worked around the marine industry for her entire career, with experience in marina management, service management, yacht sales, and charter fleets.
Kelly leads Manitowoc Marina's financials, with focus on Accounts Receivable, Payables, Payroll, and Insurance. She is a longtime member of the team, starting in our retail business.
Fred Warner Mechanical Supervisor and Yard Foreman (920) 682-5117 fwarner@manitowoc-marina.com
Jack Hall Paint and Fiberglass Supervisor (920) 682-5117 jhall@manitowoc-marina.com
Tracy Virnoche Parts and Accessories Manager 920-682-5117 tvirnoche@manitowoc-marina.com
Jenny Ledvina Customer Experience Coordinator (920) 682-5117 jledvina@manitowoc-marina.com
Lea has been around the marine industry for a good chunk of her life, and we are thrilled she has chosen to return to the industry at Nestegg Marine. Lea leads our retail store at Nestegg Marine.
Mary leads our Ships Store at Manitowoc Marina. Look for her bubbly personality around the store! She looks forward to helping you find the best in apparel, parts, accessories, and kayaks!
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- Owner
- President
Rich is the President of Nestegg Marine and Manitowoc Marina. He is a leading industry expert, spending his entire career in the marine industry. Rich led the Manitowoc Marina before departing for Yacht Works in Sister Bay, where he served as Vice President. In 2010, Rich returned to Manitowoc Marina as the new owner. Since then, Manitowoc Marina has grown to be the leading full service marina and boatyard on Lake Michigan, with a team of nearly 20 full time technicians. In 2018, Rich acquired Nestegg Marine and looks to build on Nestegg's established reputation as a quality marina and boatyard.
Rich is an avid sailor himself, competing in many Mac, Hook, and 100 Miler races. His industry expertise has been cited in several publications, including "Sail" "Sailing" and "Great Lakes Scuttlebutt" magazines.
Rich lives in Manitowoc with his wife Kathy and dog Skipper. Their two kids, Emily and Anders, enjoy visiting home and spending time on the water. Rich volunteers on the Board of Trustees for the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
Sam is an incredible asset to our service technician team. He has worked on boats his entire life and most recently in a sail loft in the Chicagoland area. He is trained as a marine technician and is an avid sailor himself. He has completed many Chicago-Mackinac Races, Hook Races, and Single Handed Chicago-Mackinac races.
Brandon Kiel Mechanical Service Technician (920) 682-5117 bkiel@manitowoc-marina.com
Geno Ragsdale Electronics and Rigging Technician (920) 682-5117 gragsdale@manitowoc-marina.com
Job Titles:
- Paint and Fiberglass Technician
Samantha McDonald Paint and Fiberglass Technician (920) 682-5117 info@manitowoc-marina.com
Job Titles:
- Mechanical Supervisor and Yard Foreman