Active Water Sports Staff
Boat Sales
Chantel
Oregon City Brand Manager - Malibu & Axis
Name Chantel
Title Oregon City Brand Manager - Malibu & Axis
Watersport of choice?
Slalom skiing, of course!
What do you like most about working at AWS?
The people. Coworkers, customers, the boating community in the area. Every day is SO MUCH FUN.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
I just got an O'Neill zip-up neo top and it's the best thing ever.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Waterskiing, rock climbing, reading, dog mom.
When did you start at Active?
April 2014.
Greg Waters
Canby Brand Manager - Nautique/ Barletta
Name Greg Waters
Title Canby Brand Manager - Nautique/ Barletta
Greg has been with Active Water Sports for 18 years and the Nautique Brand Manager since 2013. Greg works at our Canby location.
Watersport of choice?
I like to ride anything that can be pulled behind a boat.
Favorite place to ride/boat?
Upper Wilammette.
What do you do for fun?
Other than boating and hanging out on the river, I can be found on the GOLF course
What do you love most about working at AWS?
I really like working for a shop that has the history AWS has, great coworkers, customers and just a great environment.
Grant
Portland Brand Manager - Supra & Moomba
Name Grant
Title Portland Brand Manager - Supra & Moomba
Watersport of choice? Wakeboarding
Favorite place to ride/boat? Prineville Reservoir / Lower Willamette
What do you like most about working at AWS? Connecting with awesome people who are also passionate about boats and watersports!
What's your favorite current product sold at AWS? Supra SL!
What are your hobbies outside of work? Camping, hiking, snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing, photography and gardening.
When did you start at AWS? March 2021
Keeton
Redmond Brand Manager - Malibu, Axis & Barletta
Name Keeton
Title Redmond Brand Manager - Malibu, Axis & Barletta
Watersport of choice?
Wakeboarding.
Favorite place to ride?
Lake Powell.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
The family environment and the mutual love for watersports and boats.
Favorite current product?
Liquid Force Primo surfboard.
Hobbies outside of work?
Wakeboarding, surfing and skiing! Also, hanging out with my dog and girlfriend.
When did you start?
October 2021.
Lindsey
Finance Specialist
Name Lindsey
Title Finance Specialist
Watersport of choice?
Boating in general, but otherwise wakeboarding.
Favorite place to ride/boat?
Lake Billy Chinook.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
It's sincerely the best group of people to work with, and I get to have fun every day.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
The Ronix Quarter 'Til Midnight & Halo Bindings.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Hiking, camping, snowboarding, concerts and anything with my dog.
When did you start at AWS?
I originally worked here from August 2015 to August 2018, and then I returned in August 2020.
Sarah
Title Clerk
Name Sarah
Title Title Clerk
Watersport of choice?
I’m not sure if lounging in the bow catching some rays counts as a watersport, but if it does, you might consider me a “professional bowrider.”
Favorite place to ride/boat?
Willamette River, Detroit Lake and Woahink Lake.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
Being able to serve the community and love what I do!
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
Sign me up for a shiny metal flake boat!
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Enjoying family time on the water, gardening, cooking and travel.
When did you start at AWS?
March 2021.
Leaders
Warren
Owner
Name Warren
Title Owner
Matt
President
Name Matt
Title President
Watersport of choice?
Surfing.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
All of the fun customers we get to work with.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
Volume wakesurf boards.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Bike racing.
When did you start at Active?
1992.
Dan
General Manager
Name Dan
Title General Manager
Dan has been at Active Water Sports since 2007, making his start in retail. Now, Dan manages the staff and creative direction for the company. He has a knack for relating with people who share a similar passion for watersports.
Watersport of choice?
I love to wakeskate behind my 2000 Malibu Sunsetter.
Favorite place to ride/boat?
Lake Shasta, CA.
What do you do for fun?
Go boating with my wife and two little girls, snowboarding and bass fishing.
What do you love most about working at AWS?
I have never woken up a single day in the last 10 years and dreaded the thought of going to work.
Service
Jeremy
Service Manager
Name Jeremy
Title Service Manager
Jeremy has been on the Active Water Sports team since 2013, serving in a variety of roles within our boat sales and service departments. Jeremy is our Service Manager and works at the Oregon City location.
Watersport of choice?
Wakesurf and wakeskate.
Favorite place to ride/boat?
Upper Willamette River.
What do you do for fun?
I like to travel with my wife Sarah, I have grown up skateboarding, anything outdoors, live music, hanging with friends and family.
What do you love most about working at AWS?
I like that Active Water Sports cares about us as employees. When you work at Active you are part of a family and not just another number in the system. I love making a decision and watching it pan out and have a real affect on the business!
Dave
Parts Manager
Name Dave
Title Parts Manager
Watersport of choice?
Wakeboarding.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
Being around boats and boat people.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
The Ronix One Timebomb.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Traveling, skiing, going to concerts and cooking.
When did you start at Active?
1988.
Cooper
Parts Manager
Name Cooper
Title Parts Manager
Watersport of choice?
Wakeboarding.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
I enjoy working in a place where everyone has similar interests as me.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
The Slingshot wakeboard lineup.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
I enjoy working on my car and snowboarding.
When did you start at Active?
November 2018.
Ben
Warranty Manager
Name Ben
Title Warranty Manager
Watersport of choice?
Wakeboarding.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
The boats and the people.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
Supra boats.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Obstacle course racing.
When did you start at Active?
March 2018.
Jaren
Lead Gel Coat Technician
Name Jaren
Title Lead Gel Coat Technician
Watersport of choice?
Surfing.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
Learning new things and comradery.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
Axis boats.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Hunting, fishing and riding quads.
When did you start at Active?
March 2009.
John
Senior Service Technician
Name John
Title Senior Service Technician
Watersport of choice?
Surfing.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
Never having to do the same thing every day.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
Axis boats.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Fishing, hunting and camping.
When did you start at Active?
2006.
Cory
Senior Service Technician
Name Cory
Title Senior Service Technician
Watersport of choice?
I mostly drive and fix the boats, I suck at everything else.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
The friendly coworker environment, and I like the fact that I’ve been able to grow within the company over the years.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
Axis boats.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
I play music in a couple bands around town, and I have four dogs that take up most of my time.
When did you start at Active?
2004.
Brett
Service Technician
Name Brett
Title Service Technician
Watersport of choice?
Wakeboarding.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
Seeing all the new boats and hanging out with the crew.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
Nautique boats.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Working on cars and snowboarding.
When did you start at Active?
2015.
David
Service Technician
Name David
Title Service Technician
Dennis
Gel Coat Technician
Name Dennis
Title Gel Coat Technician
Watersport of choice?
Wakeboarding, paddle boarding, surfing and jet skiing.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
Having the freedom to get out on the water.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
Life vests and service parts.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Action sports and working on cars.
When did you start at Active?
February 2018.
Retail
Summer
Pro Shop Lead
Name Summer
Title Pro Shop Lead
Watersport of choice?
Wakeboarding.
Favorite place to ride/boat?
Anywhere on the Willamette with my homies!
What do you like most about working at AWS?
The amazing relationships our whole team has and how much fun we have at and outside of work together!
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
The Ronix QTM with Signature boots! My current wake setup!
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Snowboarding, camping and of course BOATING!
When did you start at AWS?
2018.
Nash
Retail Sales
Name Nash
Title Retail Sales
Nash went to school at Lees Mcrae College in North Carolina where he played D1 men's volleyball. He graduated in 2020 and returned home to the Pacific Northwest. Nash works at our Oregon City and Portland locations helping customers find the right gear to make sure their days on the water are more enjoyable!
Watersport of choice? Wakeboarding
Favorite place to ride/boat? Lake Billy Chinook
What do you like most about working at AWS? Working with great coworkers and talking with customers!
What's your favorite current product sold at AWS? The AWS key float.
What are your hobbies outside of work? Volleyball, wakeboarding and anything else on the leisure side.
When did you start at AWS? February 2021.
Drew
E-Commerce Manager
Name Drew
Title E-Commerce Manager
Drew recently graduated from the University of Oregon where he studied business and marketing. Go Ducks! A lifelong boater, he started out on double ski trainers and has done everything from kneeboards to wakeboarding and surfing. Look out for him at 10th St. after work getting a wakeboard set in, he is the dude going big and sending it!
Watersport of choice? Wakeboarding.
Favorite place to ride/boat? Lake Shasta.
What do you like most about working at AWS? It feels like family here. We're all passionate about the boating community. Everyone goes above and beyond to serve our customers.
What's your favorite current product sold at AWS? Ronix RXT wakeboard.
What are your hobbies outside of work? Wakeboarding, wakesurfing, snowboarding, hiking, working out - anything to stay active... and spending time with my family & friends.
When did you start at AWS? June 2019.
Miles
Graphic Design
Name Miles
Title Graphic Design
Watersport of choice?
Surfing.
What do you like most about working at AWS?
My coworkers.
What’s your favorite current product sold at AWS?
Nautique GS24.
What are your hobbies outside of work?
Skiing, skateboarding and graphic design.
When did you start at Active?
October 31, 2018.