Our Team
Greg Dickinson
Position: President
Time of Employment: 25 years
Education: Bachelor of Commerce
Interests: Boating, Hiking, Fishing, Naval Architecture, Sunny Destinations
Dana Leyda
Position: Vice President
Time of Employment: 19 years
Education: Diploma Business Administration, Advanced Marina Management
Interests: Field Hockey, Soccer, Boating, Fishing
Administration
Catherine Ronayne
Position: Corporate Controller
Time of Employment: 5 years
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Certified Management Accountant
Interests: Hiking, Gardening, Cooking, Traveling, Boating and Paddling
Cara Triconi
Position: Human Resources & Business Development Manager
Time of Employment: 5 years
Education: Bachelor of Arts
Interests: Boating, Camping, Food & Adventures
Donna McMillan
Position: Finance & Payroll Administrator
Time of Employment: 14 years
Education: Payroll Compliance Practitioner
Interests: Gardening, Outings with Friends, my Pets and my Husband of 30+ years
Emma Jespersen
Position: Moorage Coordinator
Time of Employment: 7 years
Education: Tourism and Hospitality Management
Interests: Traveling, Boating, Cooking, Hiking and Reading
Jenna Gustafson
Position: Yacht Park Coordinator
Time of Employment: 5 years
Education: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Diploma in Public Relations
Interests: Quilting, Fabric, Swimming, Yoga, Road Trips and Doctor Who
Susanne Bibbey
Position: Moorage Administrator
Time of Employment: 2 years
Education: Tourism and Hospitality Management
Interests: Boating, Camping, Wine & Culinary Adventures, Cooking and Family Time
Sarah Kooijman
Position: Accounts Receivable Administrator
Time of Employment: 4 years
Education: Diploma of Architectural Interior Design: Pacific Design Academy
Interests: Travel, Exploring Vancouver Island, Literature and Design
Nynke Plouffe
Position: Executive Assistant
Time of Employment: 4 years
Education: MA Information Studies, University of Amsterdam
Interests: Family Time, Reading, Hiking, Camping
Grace Harper
Position: Marina Services Representative
Time of Employment: 1 year
Education: UVic – Geography & Environmental Studies & Camosun – Business Administration
Interests: Rugby, Fitness, Hiking, Cooking and Sailing
Nayah Mang
Position: Marina Services Representative
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year (Seasonal)
Education: St. Michaels University School
Interests: Travel, Soccer, Hiking, Boating
Facilities and Maintenance
Dexter Williams
Position: Facilities & Maintenance Manager
Time of Employment: 6 years
Education: Journeyman Carpenter, Certificates in Rainscreen, Project Management & Site Supervision, BC Building Code Update, Financial Management, Construction Law and Business Planning & Management
Interests: Sports, Hiking, Fishing and Community Service Involvement
Rob Morris
Position: Facilities & Maintenance Crew
Time of Employment: 5 years
Interests: Boating and Boat Restoration
Carlos Mahinay
Position: Facilities & Maintenance Crew
Time of Employment: 2 years
Education: Electronic Technician
Interests: Playing basketball
John Bibbey
Position: Yacht Park Crew
Time of Employment: 2 years
Education: MCA Yacht Engineering
Interests: Boating, Golfing, Field Hockey, Cricket, Rugby and Quality Time with Family and Friends Around a BBQ
Miles Arsenault
Position: Facilities & Maintenance Crew
Time of Employment: 5 years
Education: Professional Photography and Film Making, Nautical Training: SVOP,MED A2, ROC Maritime and Marine First Aid
Interests: Travel, Boating, Scuba Diving, Skiing and Trying Something New
Marvin Azucena
Position: Facilities & Maintenance Crew
Time of Employment: 1 year
Education: Graduate of Computer Hardware Services
Interests: Playing basketball and Going Fishing
Dallin Arnott
Position: Facilities & Maintenance Crew
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year
Education: Brigham Young University Hawaii, Sports Science
Interests: Playing Music, Crossfit, Business, My Dog, Outdoors
Shawn Legare
Position: Facilities & Maintenance Crew
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year
Education: Journey Man, Plumber, Gas fitter, Electrician
Interests: Boating, Cycling, Fishing
Ethan Waitzner
Position: Facilities & Maintenance Crew
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year (Seasonal)
Education: Attending University of Victoria
Interests: Hockey, Boating, Wake boarding, Fishing, Country Music
Yacht Park
Alex Strong
Position: Yacht Park Manager
Time of Employment: 7 years
Education: BA Geography, University of Victoria; Marine Service Technician, Quadrant Marine Institute
Interests: Road trips, Hiking, Biking, Baseball, Golfing, Cooking
Andrew Curtis
Position: Yacht Park Crew
Time of Employment: 6 years
Education: BSc. Financial Math & Economics (yr 3)
Interests: Motorcycle Touring, Hiking, Fishing, Swimming
Richard Bodnaruk
Position: Yacht Park Crew
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year
Education: MadLab School of Fitness, Military Qualification Training
Interests: Fitness, Outdoors and Science
Caleb Daniel
Position: Yacht Park Crew
Time of Employment: 2 years
Education: Level 1 Automotive Service Technician
Interests: Playing Hockey, Snowboarding
Kari Ford
Position: Yacht Park Detailing Crew
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year
Education: Lethbridge College Certificate for Surgical Processor
Interests: Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Kayaking, Snow Shoeing, Concerts, Road trips, The Rocky Mountains
Boo Grist
Position: Yacht Park Crew
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year, Seasonal
Interests: Hockey, Playing Guitar, Skateboarding, Rugby and Sailing
Ethan Waitzner
Position: Yacht Park Crew
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year (Seasonal)
Education: Attending University of Victoria
Interests: Hockey, Boating, Wake boarding, Fishing, Country Music
Yacht Sales
Greg Andrew
Position: Yacht Sales
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Cameron Williams
Position: Yacht Sales
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Fuel Dock
David Nunn
Position: Fuel Dock Attendant
Time of Employment: less than 1 year, seasonal
Education: Attending B.A. Dalhousie University
Nayah Mang
Position: Fuel Dock Attendant
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year, seasonal
Education: St. Michaels University School
Interests: Travel, Soccer, Hiking, Boating
Darby Peterson
Position: Fuel Dock Attendant
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year, seasonal
Education: Attending University of Victoria: Bsc. Biology and Psychology
Interests: Hiking, Camping, Travelling, Reading, My cats, Shopping
Ewan McKay
Position: Fuel Dock Attendant
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year, seasonal
Education: BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism Management
Interests: Snowboarding, Surfing, Climbing, Hiking, Travelling, SAR
Hannah Thomson
Position: Fuel Dock Attendant
Time of Employment: Less than 1 year, seasonal
Education: BA (Hons) Adventure Tourism Management, Scotland
Interests: Outdoor and Adventure, Hiking, Climbing, Snowboarding and Paddling
Chris Ferguson
Position: Fuel Dock Attendant
Time of Employment: 1 year, seasonal
Education: Attending Faculty of Science, University of Victoria
Interests: Basketball, Hockey, Rugby, Boating, Travelling with Family and Spending Time With Friends
Trevor Ganton
Position: Fuel Dock Attendant
Time of Employment: 1 year, seasonal
Education: Attending Engineering, Camosun College
Interests: Travelling, Spending Time Outdoors, Playing Soccer, Mountain Biking and an Avid Car Enthusiast
Will MacTavish
Position: Fuel Dock Attendant
Time of Employment: 1 year
Education: Attending B.A. Commerce, University of Victoria
Interests: Rowing, Cycling, Hiking, Entrepeneurship, Reading, Travel
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