MEET THE TEAM!
AquaTraction Advanced Marine Flooring was founded to provide commercial and recreational boat owners with the industry’s best non-slip boat flooring material.
Our products are designed to add style and comfort to your boat while offering a durable, non-slip surface for all your boating needs.
Made with our proprietary closed-cell cross-linked synthetic resin, AquaTraction is best described as the carbon fiber of the marine flooring industry. AquaTraction provides superior traction, comfort and style, as well as exceptional sound-dampening characteristics.
The AquaTraction team understands that customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of any successful business. We strive for continuous improvement and value you and the relationships we will form. As customers ourselves, we understand production timelines and we will always strive to exceed your expectations.
We know your boat is more than just a vehicle. It’s your pride and joy. And when you need boat floor replacements, AquaTraction will present a complete solution.
Mark A. Caspers
CFO OF AQUATRACTION
Mark brings 32 years of production management. Mark co-owns The Woodshop of Avon and employs 30 people. He is a lean manufacturing expert.
Jillian Caspers
Lasering & Shipping Manager
Jillian joined the AquaTraction team in 2016. She brings knowledge from her education at St. Cloud State University. She's applied her work experience in management to become the shipping and office manager. During her years with AquaTraction, she has fine tuned her skills with logo editing and laser programming, providing clients the customization on their marine flooring.
Nathan Brinker
Project Engineer
Nathan brings 5 years of construction management to the team. He graduated St. John's University with an Applied Physics and Mathematics Degree. All-American football player and avid outdoors man, he brings experiences from all areas.
Josh Clymer
CEO OF AQUATRACTION
Josh brings 15 years of quality management, lean manufacturing and engineering experience. Josh earned a master’s degree in Engineering, Six Sigma black belt and Lean Master certification. Josh is also the head of our marketing team
George Bradley
R.I. Machinist
George started out his career in auto body technology. He is a talented auto body technician and painter, and managed a paint department before deciding to leave the field after 10+ years to take on a new challenge. George comes to AquaTraction with 15+ years’ experience in maintaining, programming and running CNC machines. He is highly skilled using the CNC on many different mediums, and has experience as a production manager. George is an avid collector and restorer of antique vehicles, and currently enjoys attending car shows in the summer with his family.
ANDREW ORTLOFF
PROJECT ENGINEER
Andrew is a recent graduate with bachelor's degrees in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. He brings experience in CNC manufacturing and industrial automation to the team. Andrew has been fishing for as long as he can remember and loves having the opportunity to work in the marine industry.
HARVEY TERWEY
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Harvey served in the Army for 7 years. He likes ice fishing.