Kyle On A Pro with Mooring Eye.
Chad Volunteering in the 2009 Paddlebuoy Race
Meet The Makers!
Kyle Riegle
He likes to proclaim himself as the "Oracle Of the Boards." Kyle first began working and learning the manufacturing process over 14 years ago. Funny how things can go from a short term summer job into a full time passion for building one of the original paddleboards ever made.
As Paddlebuoy is still a locally owned and operated company, Kyle is the go-to "all around" guy a business like Paddlebuoy needs to thrive.
Duties include (but not limited to) :
- Sweeping the floor
- Sales
- Marketing
- Repair & maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Training
- Shipping
...AND SO MUCH MORE!
Chad Wilson
Chad has been volunteering for the annual Paddlebuoy Race for years during the Elk Rapids Harbor Days event. Chad and Kyle have been long time friends and Chad has recently become part of the Paddlebuoy manufacturing team.
When Chad isn't busy running his own lawn maintenance company he helps out with manufacturing on rainy days and throughout the winter. He also loves hockey, was recently married, and was born and raised right here in Elk Rapids.
Duties Include (but not limited to)
- Thermoforming the pro model
- Sanding (prepping the pro for the ABS plastic)
- Assistant rail installer
And more to come!
