Aquaknox Marine Staff

Aquaknox Marine Staff

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Justin

Certified Marine Technician

NameJustin

TitleCertified Marine Technician

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About Justin

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

Phone4235669520ext. 1
About Joe

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

Phone8657766153
About Bryan

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

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About Trent

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

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About James

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

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About Gary

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

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About Josh

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

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About Claudia

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

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About Cody

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

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About Dalton

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

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About Grahm

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

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About Logan

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

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About Leo

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

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About Cameron

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

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About Paul

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

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About Drew

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

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About Ryan

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.