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Sales Department
Chad Hovsepian
Position: General Manager
Phone: +1 352-475-3434
Chad co-founded Lake Area Watersports in 2004 and has been faithfully serving customers all over Florida since. He and his family love extreme sports on and off the water. Chad’s favorite thing to do on the water is cruise as a PASSENGER in someone else’s boat! If he’s not at the shop, you might find him riding his dirt bike with his family, working around the house, or announcing a sporting event at the local high school.
Carrie Carter
Position: Sales Assistant
Phone: +1 352-475-3434
Carrie is very organized and ready to help you find your dream boat! She loves enjoying the water, cruising and skiing. Something you may not know about Carrie? She hunts gators! Her largest kill was 13’3” in Palatka, FL.
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Service Department
Thom Jones
Position: Shop Foreman
Phone: +1 352-475-3434
Thom has spent just as much time behind the boat as he has working on them. While he’s an avid barefooter, these days he prefers surf speeds. He’s a sucker for cute animals and beat up old vehicles and despite the shiny boats he takes care of, Thom thinks everything should be sprayed with bed liner!
Jonathan Badillo
Position: Lead Detailer
John Ernest
Position: Service Advisor & Factory Certified Technician
Retired Senior Chief USN 22 years Bachelor of Science Professional Aeronautics Embry Riddle Aeronautics University Father of 2 kids loves wake surfing, good BBQ fishing and riding dirt bikes. Persistent always finishes the job no matter how hard it gets.
Favorite Quote ‘Why put off till tomorrow, what you can do today!”
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Administrative Department
Wendy Baxley
Position: Office Manager
Buddy Boy
Position: Operations, Supervisor & Boat Tester
Unbeatable Customer Satisfaction in Sales, Service & Products
Whether you’re looking for a new or used boat, getting your boat serviced, or the latest and greatest in new apparel and gear, we have you covered! At Lake Area Watersports we pride ourselves with a knowledgeable staff, excellent customer service, and the best options of new and used boats from the top brands in Melrose, FL and surrounding areas. Stop by or call us today so that we can make your next boating venture a breeze!