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
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
