Our Crew
Stephen Wacker
President/Owner
"Boating brings people together and experience nature. Enjoy the moments and memories it provides”. As a career, I love selling FUN and when I’m not at work I enjoy fishing, football, working out, classic cars... Read More
Seth Brown
Sales Manager
I have been selling boats for 15 years. I was born and raised in California. I moved to Florida in 2005 and currently live in St. Petersburg with my wonderful wife Melissa and our two... Read More
Joe McGeehan
Pro Staff
A native of St. Petersburg, I have been a part of the Thunder family for 3 years. I’m an avid boater and fisherman and have been since my first boat at the age of 5.... Read More
Craig Jackson
Pro Staff
I have been affiliated with the Thunder Marine family and boating for over 40yrs, married to my wife for 35yrs with three children and 6 grandchildren. I love boating with family and weight training with the crew... Read More
Buck Cameron
Pro Staff
I am thrilled to be part of the Thunder crew after being in the local boat sales industry for over 15 years. I am an avid fisherman and scalloper and depending on the time of... Read More
Capt. Tom Briese
Service Manager
I am a Florida native and retired Coast Guard. I reside in Tarpon Springs with my wife and 4 children. I am a licensed captain and run an inshore fishing charter in my spare time... Read More
Kelly Moore
Parts Manager
I grew up in New Hampshire and have been working in the boating world for 20 years. Before coming to Thunder Marine, I ran a marine supply store and service department at a large family-owned... Read More
Eric Weber
Service Advisor
St. Petersburg, FL native, and optimistic college student. Sailing was my first water sport and the passion grew into powerboats. Being single without children leaves a fair amount of time for extracurricular activities such as... Read More
Mark LaPrade
CEO
Born in Worcester Mass., but arriving in St. Petersburg at age 7, Mark feels like a native at heart. Being raised in western St. Pete with a constant access to the bays and beaches it... Read More
Luke Beggs
Yacht Broker
Luke Begg's family started a Fuel Dock and Marina in John’s Pass in 1946 called Don’s Dock. He is a third generation Native of St Petersburg, Florida. After graduating Seminole High School, he served our... Read More
Don Sabourin
Parts Expert
I was born in Rhode Island but relocated to Florida in 1972 where I grew up in the Brandon area. After my enlistment in the Marine Corp, I worked for my family for many years. ... Read More
Brittney Laroche
Service Advisor
I was born and raised on the St. Petersburg waterways as a 3rd generation native Floridian. At an early age I often found myself on the sandy beaches swimming, playing, or kayaking. A majority of... Read More