The Marine Concepts Crew

Ryan grew up boating on Lake Norman in Charlotte, NC. At the young age of 15 Ryan began his career in the boat industry, spending his time washing and rigging boats. While attending East Carolina University Ryan worked retail, selling new boats. At 22 Ryan began working with a number of manufacturers including, Stingray, Regulator Offshore sportfishing boats and Landau Pontoon boats where he spent 8 years as a Manufacturers rep.

Ryan found his way to Virginia Beach and began working for various dealerships selling new boats when he & Shana decided to open their own operation. After spending so many years in the boat sales industry Ryan witnessed many negative practiced that contributed to the decision to open Marine Concepts.

His goal is to provide the customer service he feels all customers deserve - The Marine Concepts Difference!!

Shana comes from a large family of boating fanatics, originally hailing from the Thousand Islands area in Upstate New York. Her love for the water started with many years of “swabbing the decks” and life guarding at the local Yacht Club. Shan began sailing “Lightnings” in the harbors of Lake Ontario and has since graduated to yachting in the Chesapeake Bay. Shana has a background that spans the nautical spectrum.

Lili Jai White

Lili began her career with Marine Concepts in early spring 2006. Now our youngest addition to the team Lili brings lots of laughter and smiles to everyone who enters our office.

Sales Department

John has been involved in boating since childhood spending many summers sailing with his father in the waters off Cape Cod. As an adult John spent 2 years on a crew that built the Catriona, a 57’ Herreshoff Bounty design. John specialized in marine carpentry while working at a Brewer Boat yard in Plymouth, MA. Although his passion for sailing began in New England John was looking for a longer boating season and made his way south to the Hampton Roads area. John brings over 30 years of boating knowledge, both power and sail to Marine Concepts.

Born and raised on the James River, David has a lifelong passion for the water and boating. Formerly an award-winning advertising and marketing executive, David has been selling boats for more than ten years. He has an extensive knowledge of Sea Ray and all major boat lines. Working primarily as a buyers broker, David is enthusiastic about helping his customers find just what they need for an enjoyable boating experience. He is an avid fisherman and has been active with the Virginia Beach Anglers association for many years. He was also a founding member and former president of the Tidewater chapter of the Atlantic Coast Conservation Association.

Carson is the Marine Concepts Sportfish specialist. His interest in fishing began as a child when his grandfather took him boating throughout the Hampton Roads area. When he is not fighting fires with the Virginia Beach Fire Department, Carson enjoys offshore fishing for tuna & marlin. Carson’s passion for fishing and boating will help him put you in the right boat.

Trey Williams

Trey grew up in the Hampton Roads area as well as northeast North Carolina and the Outer Banks and has been around boats and the water his entire life. He learned to operate his first boat around the age of 5 with the help of his grandfather aboard a small wooden runabout and that started a lifelong love of boating and being near the water. Trey bought a boat of his own before he could legally drive a car and has progressed through the years to obtain his U.S.C.G. Master License and operating various boats (including his own) for just cruising around, or fishing local offshore tournaments.

Albert grew up locally in Norfolk, boating with friends and family on the Intercoastal Waterway and the Chesapeake Bay. Frequently he could be found fishing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and the surrounding waters for Flounder, Spot, Croaker, Sea Bass and Tautaug. As a teenager he learned to water ski, kneeboard, tube and wake board. Albert’s experience includes center consoles, bow riders, ski boats, bass boats, “go fast” boats and today a 3870 Cruiser Yacht now requires his attention. Albert’s attention to detail and quest for perfection extends from his past experience as a PGA Professional and 12years with Ford Motor Company as a Pre-Delivery / Quality Control supervisor at Norfolk’s F150 facility and the Mustang/Mazda 6 facility in Michigan.

Office Support

The name behind the sugar sweet voice you hear when calling Marine Concepts. Kim grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains boating on Smith Mountain Lake. As the Office manager and Service Dept. Coordinator Kim is the go to girl around Marine Concepts.

Jen hails from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. She’s been making trips to the Chesapeake Bay as far back as she can remember. About five years ago she decided to make it permanent and relocate to Hampton Roads. She’s since been working in the Boat Financing industry and has recently decided to bring her financing expertise aboard at Marine Concepts. Jen is also our in house US Coast Guard Documentation Clerk and can answer any question you might have regarding the process.

Service Department

Tim Cowan

Tim has worked with Marine Concepts from the beginning. He has 35 years experience with boating and is Yamaha certified. Tim brings over 20 years of mechanic knowledge to the team as well as the amazing ability to get into all of those hard to get places in your engine room.

Bone

Bone brings years of mechanical abilities to Marine Concepts. As a Five Star Certified Master Technician in Yamaha engines, Bone has the knowledge to effectively take care of all your service and maintenance needs. Bone is a Mercury, MerCruiser & Volvo Penta specialist.

Purnell Carter

Purnell has been a member of the Marine Concepts family for a year now. You can find him here at the marina detailing our boats. You can't miss him, just look for the guy who's always smiling.

John Mosholder

John is retired from the US Navy. He is the man to go to for any of our Mechanical, Electrical, AC or Refrigeration needs. John also assists with our small boat maintenance and repair.

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