Jim Dragseth

Jim Dragseth is a native Floridian raised in the shadow and activity of the Whiticar Boat Yard. He attended Indian River State College and the University of Florida, and his career with Whiticar Boat Works formally began in 1969.

During his tenure with Whiticar Boat Works, Jim has worked in all the trades before assuming a management role and participated in numerous training courses related to the services that Whiticar Boat Works provides.

In his role as President of Whiticar, he has represented the company in various trade and community organizations, including serving on the board of the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast and Keep Martin Beautiful.

 John Whiticar 

Born in Stuart, FL., John Whiticar grew up watching his father, Curt Whiticar, manage Whiticar Boat Works along with his uncle, John Dragseth. John graduated from the University of South Florida, and worked in many facets of the marine industry before joining Whiticar Boat Works in 1982.

John was responsible for many departments within Whiticar before becoming Vice President, including Accounts Receivable, the IT Department, Advertising, Digital Design and Custom Boats. He stills oversees many of these responsibilities.

 Pamela McCarthy 

Pamela McCarthy is the Manager of Administrative Services and has been with Whiticar Boat Works since 2008. Born in Daytona Beach, FL., Pamela grew up around the water and went to college on a swimming scholarship.

Pamela began her work in the marine industry in 1978, working for a marina for 18 years and running a dive shop and beach boutique before joining Whiticar.

Born in Detroit, MI, Cindy Facsko grew up boating and fishing on the Great Lakes. Graduating from Macomb County Community College and the Detroit College of Business, Cindy worked as a bookkeeper for an automotive and aerospace parts supplier in Detroit.

After a blizzard in 1998, Cindy decided it was time to relocate to warmer temperatures, and landed among the warmer weather and sunny beaches of Florida. She began working at Whiticar Boat Works in 2001 in the Accounting Department and assists in Whiticar Yacht Sales boat closings. Though she has developed a love for the Treasure Coast, she remains an avid Detroit Red Wings fan.

Jeanne France was born in Selma, AL, and attended Troy State University in Montgomery, AL, studying Criminal Justice. After retiring from Alabama State Service, Jeanne moved to Florida with her husband.

She began working with Whiticar Boat Works in 1999 and serves as the Data Entry Specialist at Whiticar Boat Yard. In her leisure time, she enjoys playing cards and spoiling her grandchildren.

Ed Alvarez

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ed Alvarez graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration as well as an MBA from Inter American University. Ed served in Vietnam before working with the US Postal Service for 32 years.

During his time with the USPS, Ed also owned a private accounting office before retiring to Florida in 2006. After one year of retirement, Ed began looking for his next venture and he joined Whiticar Boat Works as an Accounting Manager for Whiticar Boat Yard in 2007.

Dawn Pomykala

Dawn Pomykala joined Whiticar Boat Works from New London/Norwich, CT, where she was born and raised. She began her work in the marine industry when she joined Whiticar Boat Works in 2008.

Dawn serves as the Receptionist and Administrative Assistant for Whiticar Boat Yard and Whiticar Yacht Sales, and enjoys using her spare time for boating, exercising, reading and volunteering for multiple community groups. As an avid New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Steelers and Boston Bruins fan, she can be found enjoying a professional sports game any time of the year.

Randy Swaringen 

Randy Swaringen is a Floridian through and through.  Born in West Palm Beach and a graduate of Florida State University, Randy worked for 12 years in the marine industry before moving to Stuart, FL to join Whiticar Boat Works in 1987.

Working in various aspects of yard foreman, Randy is currently the Supervisor of Whiticar Boat Yard.

  John Nickerson 

John Nickerson was raised on the beaches of Southern California and Baja Norte. Growing up, John developed an interest in building and repairing boats, both power and sail. John landed a job with Driscoll Boats. At Driscolls, he had his hands in many major refits and the building of six I.O.R.C. Sailboats, as well as helping with making the 12 Meter Intrepid ready for her 1974 America’s Cup Campaign.

 John was relocated to Stuart, FL by Monterey Marine to help with the construction of their new line of cold molded sportfishing vessels. After helping build 14 vessels for Monterey and four other sportfishermen for various clients, John was hired in 1993 by Whiticar Boat Works as a Sub-contractor. Today, after many refits/repowers, he works as the Yard Foreman of Whiticar Boat Yard.

  Calvin Powell 

Born in Nyack, New York, Calvin Powell is no stranger to the boating industry. After graduating from Lincoln Technical Institute with a degree as a Master Mechanic, Calvin served in the US Army for two years in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star.

Returning home from service, Calvin joined his family-owned and operated boat yard, Powell Boat Yard, and managed and operated the business for 16 years. After relocating to Stuart, FL, Calvin continued his work in the marine industry, managing various local marinas before joining Whiticar Boat Works in 1998. Calvin’s experience of the marine industry coupled with his passion for boating has made him a superior Yard Supervisor at Whiticar Boat Yard. In addition to his responsibilities in the Boat Yard, Calvin is a licensed yacht broker and works with the clientele of Whiticar Yacht Sales.

Jim Tabscott

Though he was born in Cincinnati, OH, Jim Tabscott has been a lifelong resident of South Florida and considers West Palm Beach his hometown. He served in the US Navy with the Submarine Force for four years and on an oil tanker for two years before beginning his career in the marine industry with boat manufacturers.

With more than 30 years experience, Jim joined Whiticar Boat Works in 2005 as a Customer Service Representative and enjoys fishing, diving and golf in his free time.

Wendy Lutz

Wendy Lutz was born in Syracuse, New York and attended SUNY Farmingdale where she studied Business Management.

Wendy has spent much of her professional career working in the marine sector, working with three yacht sales companies as an Office Manager and as a Closing Specialist before joining Whiticar Boat Yard as the Billing Coordinator. She enjoys horseback riding, fishing and boating in her spare time.

Adolf Ellert

Adolf Ellert was born in Hattem, Netherlands. After receiving his degree in Criminal Justice and Electronics, Adolf continued his training obtaining various manufacturers certificates. He also served in the US Air Force before beginning his work in the marine industry.

 Adolf joined Whiticar Boat Works in 1998 and serves as the Manager of Shearwater Marine.

Carolyn Lipman 

Jimmy Langford 

Tim Price 

Born in Key West, FL and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Tim Price is a native Floridian. Living on the Treasure Coast since 1984, Tim began his work in the boating industry as a teenager when he worked on the bottom crew at New River Yachting Center.

With a strong educational background in marine propulsion and manufacturer certification programs, his work took him many places including the Bahamas, Venezuela, Mexico, the Panama Canal and Costa Rica before he opened his own company which specialized in diesel engine service. After 25 years in business, he sought his next challenge, which would not include the tight crawl spaces he was used to in boat engine rooms.

Tim joined Whiticar Boat Works in 2002, and helped open Whiticar Marine Services North at its original Vero location. With his leadership and guidance, he facilitated the relocation of Whiticar Marine North to Fort Pierce, FL at the Harbortown Marina. Tim now supervises the employees, marine store, brokerage division and hauling of service vessels at this location.

Kim Wyand 

Originally from Los Angeles, California, Kim Wyand began her experience in the marine industry long before joining Whiticar Boat Works.

Since 1982, some of her experience came from her time as a varnisher and as a mate on a charter boat before she joined Whiticar Marine North in 2003, and became the Parts Manager in 2007.

Joe Valenza 

Born in Baltimore, MD, Joe Valenza grew up fishing and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. He began his training as a Marine Electrician and Systems Mechanic in 1972, and spent his spare time doing offshore sport fishing. In 1978, Joe started his own marine repair and charter sailing business.

 As a holder of a 100 Ton U.S. Coast Guard license, Joe has executed numerous yacht deliveries in locations ranging from Maine to the Panama Canal and Peru. After 25 years in business, Joe moved his family to Sebastian, FL, where he began working for Whiticar Marine North in 2005.

Chuck Mack

Chuck Mack was born in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, right outside of Philadelphia. After attending the University of South Carolina, he began his work in the marine industry in 1990.

Working in yacht sales before joining Whiticar, Chuck now serves as the Manager of Whiticar Yacht Sales and has worked for Whiticar for seven years.

D.J Smith

Born in Tampa, FL, DJ Smith grew up around the water and fishing on his dad’s boat. DJ became accustomed to the care and maintenance for his father’s 29’ Blackfin, 38’ Dawson, 45’ Rybovich, 61’ Sportsman and 48’ Billy Knowles.

After graduating from the University of North Florida with a Bachelors of Science in Building Construction Management, he worked as a Project Manager in commercial construction before returning to his roots of the boating lifestyle and joining Whiticar Boat Works in 2010 as a sales representative for Whiticar Yacht Sales. In his free time, DJ enjoys hunting, fishing, free dive spearfishing, college football and spending time with his family.

Calvin Powell

Born in Nyack, New York, Calvin Powell is no stranger to the boating industry. After graduating from Lincoln Technical Institute with a degree as a Master Mechanic, Calvin served in the US Army for two years in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star.

Returning home from service, Calvin joined his family-owned and operated boat yard, Powell Boat Yard, and managed and operated the business for 16 years. After relocating to Stuart, FL, Calvin continued his work in the marine industry, managing various local marinas before joining Whiticar Boat Works in 1998. Calvin’s experience of the marine industry coupled with his passion for boating has made him a superior Yard Supervisor at Whiticar Boat Yard. In addition to his responsibilities in the Boat Yard, Calvin is a licensed yacht broker and works with the clientele of Whiticar Yacht Sales.