Aquaknox Marine Staff
Aquaknox Marine Staff

Justin
Certified Marine Technician
NameJustin
TitleCertified Marine Technician
Originally from Lafollette, TN, Justin has been a valued member of the Aquaknox team since graduating high school. Starting as a junior technician, his dedication, extensive training, and hands-on experience have helped him grow into a highly skilled and seasoned marine technician. After a brief stint exploring truck driving, he realized his passion for marine service and returned to Aquaknox. When not working, he enjoys spending quality time with his son.

Joe
Director of Service
NameJoe
TitleDirector of Service
Joe is originally from Richmond, Indiana where he ran a manufacturing facility. His leadership experience brought him to Aquaknox in 2016 as our Director of Service. Since joining Aquaknox, his department has been recognized by every manufacturer we carry for excellent customer service. Joe is the glue that holds the team together and is often times the one towing broken down boats on Sunday to help a customer out. In his free time, Joe enjoys riding his motorcycle and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Bryan
Founder/President
NameBryan
TitleFounder/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
NameTrent
TitleSales Director
Trent began with the Courtney family in high school, working five summers on the Shanghai fuel dock. After earning his B.S. in Chemistry from Western Kentucky University, he joined Aquaknox to lead the West Knoxville location. Now our Sales Director, Trent brings over a decade of on-the-water experience.

James
Logistics
NameJames
TitleLogistics
James was born and raised in 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. In his free time James enjoys dirt biking and spending time with his family.

Gary
Transportation/Yard Crew
NameGary
TitleTransportation/Yard Crew
From Lafollette, TN, Gary has been part of the Aquaknox family since 2018, working with our yard crew to keep boats moving in and out. A proud Marine Corps and Army veteran, he now spends his free time restoring old trucks, hunting, fishing, and tinkering with boats and cars.

Josh
Certified Technician/Mobile Technician
NameJosh
TitleCertified Technician/Mobile Technician
Josh is from Knoxville, TN and joined the Aquaknox team in 2021 after working in maintenance for years at a large production facility. After three years of front line training in the marine world, Josh is now MerCruiser and Mercury Outboard certified, and is our primary mobile technician. In his free time, you'll find Josh hanging out with his kids!

Claudia
Accounting
NameClaudia
TitleAccounting
Claudia previously worked as a mail carrier living in Sidney, Ohio. She and her husband moved to the lake full time in 2021, which is when she started working for Aquaknox. In her free time Claudia enjoys sewing, board games, and spending time with her family. You might also see Claudia on her paddle board with her husband collecting all the water shots on hole 3 at Deerfield!

Cody
Detailing
NameCody
TitleDetailing
Cody was born and raised in Lafollette, TN. He worked on the gas dock at Shanghai in the summers of 2009-2012. Cody began working with Bryan in 2010 operating a rental boat operation and was there for the early days of Aquaknox. After a time away from, he is back! He leads our excellent detailing department. In his free time, Cody enjoys grilling and spending time with his family & friends.

Dalton
Service Writer
NameDalton
TitleService Writer
Dalton was born and raised in Lafollete, TN and went to college at ETSU. He joined our Norris Lake team in summer of 2023. In his free time, Dalton enjoys golf, tennis, and snowboarding.

Grahm
Seasonal Sales Assistant
NameGrahm
TitleSeasonal Sales Assistant
Grahm started with Aquaknox in 2020 during his college summer breaks as a seasonal sales assistant. In spring of 2023 he graduated with a degree in Aerospace Administration and Operations from Oklahoma State, where he was also on the wakeboard team. As a commercial pilot and certified flight instructor, his passion for flying has led him to work full time in aircraft sales out of Charleston, SC. Fortunately, Aquaknox still has Grahm's help as needed in sales. In his free time you can find Grahm up in the sky, out on the water, or somewhere on a golf course.

Logan
Delivery Captain
NameLogan
TitleDelivery Captain
Logan started with Aquaknox in 2023 after serving in the US Army for six years as a Sergeant where he completed two deployments. He enjoys working on anything that has an engine. He has a 1970 Mustang named Emma that he plans to use for autocross racing.

Leo
Marine Technician
NameLeo
TitleMarine Technician
From Luttrell, TN, Leo joined Aquaknox in summer 2024 and quickly dove into learning all things boats. Off the clock, you'll find him fishing, at car shows, drag racing, or spending time with his wife. And when he's not working on boats, he's in the garage making sure his sports car stays in one piece.

Cameron
Yard Crew
NameCameron
TitleYard Crew
Originally from Indiana, Cameron moved to Tennessee in 2016. He's spent the past six years working around the lake, starting in the kitchen and on the gas dock at Shanghai before joining the Aquaknox team in 2023. As a key member of our yard crew, he is responsible for safely moving, maintaining, and staging boats while keeping our facility running smoothly and supporting daily operations for both staff and customers. When he's not working, you'll find Cameron immersed in a good fiction book or reminiscing about his semester abroad in London.

Paul
Yard Crew
NamePaul
TitleYard Crew
Originally from Northern California, Paul has called East TN home for over 10 years. A proud US Marine veteran who served our country for 22 years, Paul joined our Aquaknox team early summer 2025. As a crucial part of our yard crew, Paul helps with launching and retrieving boats, supporting our service team, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. When he's not at Aquaknox, he enjoys training horses.

Drew
Service Writer
NameDrew
TitleService Writer
A Lake City, Tennessee native, Drew joined our Aquaknox team in spring 2025 as our Service Writer after leading operations at a hunting consulting company. Growing up boating on Norris, he knows the lake lifestyle inside and out. When he’s not helping our service team, you’ll find him outdoors hunting, fishing, or enjoying time with his wife and kids.

Ryan
Sales Representative
NameRyan
TitleSales Representative
Originally from Upstate New York, Ryan is a former baseball player and coach who spent a few years playing and coaching pro ball overseas. Before joining our crew, he worked in government boat sales in San Diego, CA. Off the clock, he’s all about family time with his wife and kids, hitting the golf course, and traveling to new places.