Staff
Harbor Springs
Tom Ervin
President
Phone: 847-727-3258
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Tom Ervin started working for Walstrom Marine in 2016 as General Manager before earning his title as President. Although he is relatively new to our team, he has over 25 years of experience in the Marine industry. Tom is originally from Ohio where he fell in love with boating on Lake Erie. Tom and his lovely wife Lisa now reside in Harbor Springs. Tom has a strong sales and business sense and is a great addition to our team.
Dwayne Stone
Sales Manager
Phone: 847-757-8582
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Dwayne hails from the Catawba Island & Marblehead, Ohio area, and has been involved in boating his whole life. Although new to Walstrom Marine, Dwayne has worked in the industry as manufacturer brand manager & sales manager for many years before joining Walstrom. Dwayne has been vacationing to Northern Michigan for many years, and decided to move here and enjoy the lifestyle on a more permanent basis.
Jessica Karr
Human Resources and Payroll Manager
Phone: 2315262141
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Based at our Harbor Springs location, Jessica is our human resources and payroll manager. Jessica has over 15 years of payroll and HR experience, spending the last eight years working in Charlevoix. Originally from Mount Pleasant, Michigan and a Central Michigan University graduate, Jessica spent time in Ft. Collins, Colorado and Boston, Massachusetts before moving to Petoskey in 2013. During the weekends Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and two young girls on the beaches, campgrounds and hiking trails of Northern Michigan.
Kate Conlon
Executive Assistant
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Kate started working for Walstrom Marine in Spring of 2020, relocating to Harbor Springs from Mackinac Island with her husband and their dog. She spent the prior four years working in the hospitality industry but has returned to her boating roots having grown up working at her parent's marina in Hessel, MI.
Andrea Mervau
Business Manager
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Andrea, a Petoskey local, joined the team in Spring of 2020. She graduated from Lake Superior State with a degree in Conservation Leadership. Her senior thesis was on the importance of the Clean Marina Program and educating fellow boaters. Working and living on yachts for 10 years, her love for boating and her extensive knowledge in the marine industry, has made her a valuable asset to our team.
Jackie Miller
Office Manager/Inventory Controller
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Jackie is our office manager & inventory controller at our Harbor Springs location. Jackie was born and raised in the Gull Lake area right here in Michigan. There she worked at there parents' marina for many years. She's a graduate of Michigan State University and when not on the water, she enjoys exploring Northern Michigan with her pup, Rosie!
Steve Wolfe
Yacht Sales, Harbor Springs
Phone: 612-508-7546
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Steve joined our sales team in 2016 and expanded our capabilities at reaching new customers. He has been involved with marine sales throughout the inland lakes of the southern states, the Great Lakes and the inland lakes sprawling the Midwest. More than 30 years of sales experience in the marine industry makes Steve a great addition to our team.
Robert Rogier
Yacht Sales, Harbor Springs
Phone: 231-881-6306
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Robert has a lifetime of experience on the water having spent every summer of his life on Little Traverse Bay. He, his wife Jodi and their three children enjoy sailing, fishing, hiking, and family time on the porch. Robert hopes to gain your trust and help you find the right boat to create lifelong memories.
Ben Pearson
Yacht Sales, Harbor Springs
Phone: 231-818-1744
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Ben was born and raised in Northern MI, spending every summer boating the Inland Waterway. After graduating from Northwood University in 2019, he started his career in Yacht Sales and never looked back. When he isn’t working or on the water, you can find him spending quality time with his wife, and their two young children. Ben’s goal is to help guide his customers from start to finish, building trust, relationships, and lifelong memories along the way.
Harbor Springs - Service
Dave Lesh
Director of Service
Phone: 231-526-2141 x184
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Wayne Peterson
Service Leader / Warranty Manager
Phone: 231-526-9663
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Mark Lewis
Parts Manager
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Mark started working for Walstrom in 2021, before this he had a few years in the marine industry involving parts management and accounting. He has lived in Northern Michigan for 15 years and grew up in Northwest Indiana, he has also lived in Colorado and California. In Marks free time he likes to kayak, hike, camp, trail ride ATV's and explore Northern Michigan including the Upper Peninsula. He also spends his time away from work fishing in small lakes with his 12’ Starcraft and enjoying weekend getaways.
Kurt Hartlieb III
Delivery Captain
Phone: 954-258-8605
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Kurt is originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He grew up water skiing and tubing behind his family’s Glastron speedboat. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Kurt obtained his captain’s license and moved to Florida where he was the lead delivery captain for a large, Italian yacht builder. Kurt has captained boats up to 130’ and has traveled throughout the US and Caribbean. Kurt moved back to Michigan and joined Walstrom Marine in the spring of 2019. When not delivering boats, Kurt enjoys spending time outdoors, boating, fishing, biking and hiking with his wife and two children.
Stephen Vanek
Service Writer - Warranty
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Stephen joined the Walstrom Team in January, 2020. He works in the service department and handles warranty claims. Stephen permanently moved to the Harbor Springs area from Elyria, Ohio where he spent twenty-two years in private law practice followed by six years as a judicial magistrate. After spending his summers here since childhood, he made a permanent move North in January, 2019.
Nikki Landon
Service Advisor
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Working with and assisting customers with their passion for boating for over 16 years is something Nikki has grown addicted to and is a people pleaser to a fault. She is thankful for the privilege of meeting some amazing people in the Harbor Springs area boating world who have become great friends and acquaintances throughout the years. in her spare time, she is "the crazy sports mom" who never misses her son's games. She also enjoys outdoor activities and hanging with her sons, family and friends.
Justin Schoenherr
Service Advisor
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Harbor Springs - Finance/Accounting
Dave Hautz
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 231-838-6069
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Dave received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati in 1991. Before he moved to Michigan, he worked in a variety of accounting positions for companies in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a diverse background in construction and real estate accounting. He successfully passed the CPA exam in 1995. In his spare time, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children. He enjoys boating, fishing, and swimming activities.
Jane Mohme
Controller/Interim Accounts Payable
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Jane joined Walstrom in May of 2021. She brings with her more than 20 years' experience in finance and accounting, the last 5 of which have been in the marine industry. She is originally from St. Louis, but after spending childhood summers with her family in Harbor Springs, she decided it was time to make it her permanent home in 2013. When not working, she enjoys spending time on the water, working in the yard or with family and friends.
Cathy Ward
Accounts Receivable
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Cathy came on board in April of 2021, having background in banking and accounts receivable for the last five years. She is a lifelong Northern Michigan resident, raising three children alongside her husband, and has welcomed a granddaughter, who all live in the area. Cathy loves to ride ATVs and spend as much time as she can exploring the woods.
Traverse City
Joel Shoemaker
General Manager
Phone: 231-690-9316
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Joel was originally hired in the summer of 2014 as Dockmaster. His wealth of knowledge in the boating industry and emphasis on customers first has been very evident. He was promoted to General Manager in the the fall of 2017.
Matt Schwarze
Sales, Traverse City
Phone: 734-323-6353
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"A Traverse City transplant from a town in Southeast Michigan called Chelsea, I have always had a passion for the outdoors. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and spending as much family time on the water as I can! I have a wife, Danielle, who teaches 7th grade at Leland Public School and a baby girl named Lynlee. Both share my passion for the water, and love calling Northern Michigan our home!"
Joe Gallagher
Sales, Traverse City
Phone: (269) 312-0965
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Joe comes to us from the Gull Lake area, originally, where he grew up boating his whole life! All of his job paths have pointed to the marine industry so it's no wonder he ended up with us! Joe is a graduate of Western Michigan University and just moved to Traverse City in May of 2021 to join our team. In the summer he enjoys wake surfing and hanging out on the boat with his friends and family!
Matt Marcoux
Service Manager, Traverse City
Phone: (231) 526-2141
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Matt has worked in the marine industry for over almost 20 years. He was born and raised in Saginaw, MI and is the youngest of six children. Matt grew up playing sports and still plays in a competitive men’s hockey league today. He looks forward to growing customer relationships and sharing his passion for boating as a member of the Walstrom team.
Matt Tarsney
Parts Manager, Traverse City
Phone: (231)526-2141
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Matt (Tars) Tarsney has been with Walstrom Marine since July of 2020. He comes to Walstrom with 10 years of experience in the marine and powersports industry. He was born and raised in Traverse City area where he returned after living in the U.P. for over 10 years. He is an avid snowmobiler, maintaining a collection of vintage snowmobiles. He also enjoys cruising the lakes around Traverse City with his children in the summer months.
Steve Joslin
Parts & Service Advisor
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Steve was born and raised in Traverse City. He is an avid boater, fisherman and grew up on the water. In his spare time, he is the Tournament Director of the Benzie Fishing Frenzie tournament!
Bay Harbor
Hi Stover
Yacht Sales, Bay Harbor
Phone: 231-758-0302
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It is by no mistake that Hi ended up in the sales department at Walstrom Marine. Growing up in Bay City, Michigan, near the water, Hi worked for his parents' sporting goods store selling outdoor equipment and boats, starting when he was 10 yrs old. Selling his first boat at just 14, Hi has been gaining valuable training ever since. HI enjoys boating and water skiing in the summer months and snow skiing with his family in winter months.
Charlevoix
Scott Way
Yacht Sales, Charlevoix // Delivery Captain
Phone: 231-437-0103
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Captain Scott joined the Walstrom team in the spring of 2017 after having spent 37 years in the transportation business. A native of Charlevoix, Michigan, Captain Scott has always had a passion for boating and is dedicated to sharing that affection with new boat owners. Scott still pinches himself at the thought of getting paid for teaching on the water. His love of boating and knowledge gained from many years of cruising make him a great addition to our team.
Cheboygan
Dave Cope
Service Leader
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Rick Heiny
Parts Manager
Phone: 231-526-2141
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Heather Lake
Office Manager
Phone: 231-526-2141 x145
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Heather worked for Walstrom Marine from 1999-2005. After a four-year break to pursue other interests, she returned in December of 2009 as Office Manager. Heather handles storage and dockage at the Cheboygan location, as well as service writing and invoicing.