About Us
Professionalism is the name of the game.
Jim’s commitment to honest, hard work and excellence in service is the foundation upon which he is able to cultivate strong relationships with his customers and build a crew of highly professional boat repair technicians.

Jim Brown
General Manager & Owner
Jim’s been working in the marine industry since 1980. Over four decades he has learned the trade through his experience as a live aboard deck hand on large private yachts, working hands on in boatyards up to managing boatyards, and building the Synergy 1000 racing sailboats that won Sport Boat of the Year at the Annapolis All Sail Show in 1998. Jim is passionate about the marine industry from his love of boating to his work in maritime advocacy. He is also active in the community with his support of nonprofit organizations.

Dave Stearns
Chief Technician
Dave is a boater himself with over four decades in the marine industry. He has extensive sea miles from racing sailboats in Puget Sound to Pacific crossings. Dave has acquired a vast wealth of knowledge of boat repair. He is ABYC, NMEA and Furuno certified. As one of our electricians and electronics specialists, his expertise is a great value to the company. Dave has been with Monkey Fist Marine since October 2011.

Mike Gudder
Financial Manager
Mike has over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping, office management and administration as well as customer service. Mike also has 10 years of website development and maintenance experience. Mike is very happy to have landed at Monkey Fist Marine where he enjoys working with customers and the Monkey Fist team.