Technical Advisors

Mission Statement

A non-profit educational center that seeks to provide quality traditional and composite wooden boat building skills to preserve and continue the rich maritime heritage of the Great Lakes.

In an ongoing effort to further strengthen relationships with members of the marine industry, we have developed a Technical Advisory Board made up of leaders in both the marine and vocational education worlds.

Steve Van Dam / Van Dam Wood Craft
Mike Kelsey / President, Palmer Johnson
Karen Wales / WoodenBoat magazine
Jim Watson / Gougeon Brothers
Dick Sligh / Grand Craft
Richard Babcock / Maine Maritime Academy
Lynn Wagemann / Hacker Boat Company
Michael Arieta / The Hinckley Company
Steve Upham / Elco Electric Launch Company
Dr. Dan Fields / Eastern Michigan University

We look to these persons as playing an integral part in guiding the boat school as it continues to develop and maintain programs of excellence in the boat building industry.

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Technical Advisors