Aquaknox Marine Staff
Aquaknox Marine Staff
Justin
Certified Marine Technician
Name Justin
Title Certified Marine Technician
Justin is from Lafollette, Tennessee and has been with Aquaknox since he graduated high school. He began as a junior technician and through rigorus training with Mercury, Volvo, Indmar, Chaparral and Harris is now a certified technician. Most people who have worked with Aquaknox over the years have had the privilege of working with Justin. He is a huge asset to the company and has become a major part of the Aquaknox family. In the fall of 2023 justin departed Aquaknox full time to pursue his dream of working in the trucking industry. Bryan refuses to take down his profile because Justin was such a key part of building Aquaknox from scratch. Justin remains close to everyone on the team and we are all rooting for him to become a trucking industry titan!!
Joe
Director of Service
Name Joe
Title Director of Service
Joe is originally from Richmond, Indiana where he ran a manufacturing facility. His leadership experience brought him to Aquaknox where he leads the service team. His department has been recognized by every manufacturer we carry for customer service every year he has been with Aquaknox. Joe is the rock that holds the team together and is often times the one towing broken down boats on Sunday to help a customer out. Joe loves to get as far away from boats as possible on his day off and mow his lawn.
Bryan
Founder/President
Name Bryan
Title Founder/President
Originally from Springboro, Ohio, Bryan started Aquaknox after years of working at Shanghai Resort Marina. Shanghai Resort had never sold or serviced boats, but the growing opportunity to make a positive impact on the lake presented itself. Bryan has dedicated his life to creating Aquaknox and becoming a positive part of the East Tennessee community.
Trent
Sales Director
Name Trent
Title Sales Director
Trent began working with the Courtney family during high school where he worked the fuel dock at Shanghai for 5 years. Through a statistical anomaly or sheer luck, he never showed up late for even one shift. After he graduated with a BS in chemistry Aquaknox recruited him to run the new Aquaknox West Knoxville location. Now serving over a decade on the water Trent loves the lifestyle and is without a doubt one of the best amateur wakeboarders he knows.
James
Yard Foreman
Name James
Title Yard Foreman
James is from Lafollette TN and has been with Aquaknox since 2016. He is the backbone to the service team and works many hours ensuring the team is setup with the boats they need. His duties extend to managing our 22 ton crane which handles all the lifting done at our Norris Lake Store. James has two children and loves being part of the lake community at Shanghai.
David
Sales Assistant
Name David
Title Sales Assistant
David is a huge help at our West Knoxville location where he helps out with operations and assists customers. He has spent his entire life on the water with his parents owning a 70’ houseboat on Norris lake. He is always ready to learn and loves to help customers. David graduated from The University of Tennessee and is now a partner in a logistics company in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are fortunate to have David's help part time.
Josh
Technician
Name Josh
Title Technician
Josh Joined Aquaknox in 2021 after working in maintenance for years in a large production facility. After three years of front line training in the marine world Josh is now mercury outboard certified.
Grahm
Seasonal Sales Assistant
Name Grahm
Title Seasonal Sales Assistant
Grahm has been with Aquaknox since 2020 during his summer breaks from Oklahoma State. In Spring 2023 he Graduated with a degree in aviation and is a commerical pilot with high performance, complex, multi, CFII endorsements. Now residing permanantly in Knoxville, Aquaknox is fortunate to have Grahm's help part time in sales. Grahm is a far superior wakeboarder to Trent.
Kelsey
Parts and Warranty Administrator
Name Kelsey
Title Parts and Warranty Administrator
Kelsey is our newest edition to the Aquaknox Team. Kelsey is from Dunlap, TN and is eager to learn about the Marine Industry. In her free time, you will find her drag racing, off-roading or at home hanging out with her family & friends. She is also world renowned for raising exotic chickens which sleep in her living room.
Shane
Marine Technician
Name Shane
Title Marine Technician
Shane joined the Aquaknox team in 2023 after moving from Port Charlotte Florida. He has worked his entire life in the marine industry. Shane holds countless certifications from engine manufacturers. He enjoys the seasons Tennessee provides, boating in the summer, offroading in the winter and not having to deal with saltwater corrosion anymore.