Joel Shoemaker
Joel has been on the water his whole life and has even worked on the water most of his 28-year-long career, aside from one job as a paper boy. Growing up in Ludington he got to do what he loves, which is fishing and is now accompanied by his family and dog, appropriately named Mr. Fisher. He also takes advantage of the beautiful golf courses in Northern Michigan when he gets a chance. Like the golf courses, Joel takes pride in having the nicest the nicest lawn in town. With a love for fishing, it’s no surprise that his favorite boat is the Pursuit S288, well equipped for any angler. A favorite memory working at Walstrom has been a boat trip where he and his wife lead a group of Walstrom customers out to the quaint Beaver Island known for its access to nature and stargazing. A piece of advice he’d like to offer to boaters in the market for a new boat is to buy a boat at a dealership in the city where they boat most. For accurate forecasts and wind reports, Joel recommends the SailFlow app which provides live updates for all boaters.
Scott Way
Scott is a faith and family man from Charlevoix, MI. He got into boating as a hobby that he could share with his family, who he loves to relax with on the waters of Northern Michigan. When Scott first started at Walstrom, he was admittedly nervous about not being an expert boater but his favorite memory working here has been how helpful everyone was as he got started. Working at Walstrom, he has gathered useful knowledge that he’d like to impart on Walstrom Customers, Scott suggests that every boater should know a reputable broker and build a strong relationship with a reliable boatyard. Having both together is a recipe for success and ease during the boating season.
Jacob Rabe
Jacob and his identical twin brother have been boating with his family from a young age. Despite being from Holland, his favorite place to boat now is Lake Charlevoix, understandably for the gorgeous water and stunning architecture. He not only enjoys just being on the water but also admiring the lakefront homes that adorn the Midwest lakes. Off the water, Jacob likes skiing and traveling, as do many of his co-workers. Another passion he shares with his co-workers is traveling for work. One of his favorite memories at Walstrom is a sales trip they took to Florida for Pursuit product training. You may be wondering if his favorite model is subsequently a Pursuit, but it’s actually a Tiara 48 LS for the convenient size and luxury, yet sporty features. Regardless of his affinity for any particular model, he is here to help customers find their favorite model that suits their needs. In the search for a boat, Jacob recommends that new boaters explore all options, research, and hop on some sea trials.
