MEET THE AQUA BOUND TEAM
Paddlers Making Paddles
Most small businesses start by the founder having a problem in their lifestyle or hobby, and out of necessity, build a product themselves. Our company was no different. However, what makes our paddles so good today is that most every employee at Aqua-Bound is a paddler. We design our product based on our own research and we build it to better the sports we love.

Alexander Praschak
PM Production Supervisor

Alexander Praschak

April Bartholmey
Shipping & Receiving Coordinator

I enjoy travelling and almost every outdoor activity including horseback riding, hiking, snowboarding, soccer, ultimate frisbee, football (GO PACK GO!), basketball, etc. The Big Cheese of Shipping Tango Bent Shaft in Fuego North Branch Potomac River
April Bartholmey

Brandon Johnson
Mechanical Engineer

My favorite hobbies are waterfowl hunting, deer hunting, fishing/bow fishing, camping, and biking. I am looking forward to using my paddling experience and engineering background to improve our products and manufacturing processes here at Aqua Bound. Manta Ray Carbon St. Croix River
Brandon Johnson

Brian Boyea
VP of Sales

Likes: Cold beverages, tearing up dance floors and traveling.
Dislikes: Tomatoes, Ketchup and Pizza
Accomplishments/Experience
Mastered the art of hypnotism in 2008.
Was among the first humans in the world to see the very first sunrise in the year 2014. Booyah or Thumbs Tango Carbon
Brian Boyea

Bryan Sandberg
Maintenance Technician

When not at work, you can find me at home with my wife and five kids, working on a car, at our horse farm fixing something, or making some hay. But no matter what I'm doing, I'm always thinking of a way to go fishing!
Most importantly, I am neutral on ranch dressing. Bry Apple River, Wisconsin
Bryan Sandberg

Cory Novinska
VP of Operations

I grew up in small town Wisconsin. My father introduced me to the outdoors before I could walk and I have been hooked on it ever since. Favorite hobbies of mine include: spending time with family and friends, fishing, hiking, golfing, cross-country skiing, sitting in a tree stand or duck blind, and of course- paddling.
Strengths: bad dad jokes, distracting folks actually working, and mopping up spilled water.
Dislikes: gas station sushi, air mattresses that leak, and folks that don't like tater-tot hotdish (if you know you know) Manta Ray Carbon Namekagon River
Cory Novinska

Destiny Herbert
PM Production Supervisor

In my spare time, I love to hike, especially with my Australian Shepherds. I choose stand up paddle boarding when its time to get on the river, except when tubing is involved :D D Malta Carbon St. Croix River
Destiny Herbert

Devin Binkowski
Inside Sales & Services

I joined Aqua Bound in April of 2021 and haven't looked back since. I love the flexibility to work both sales and customer service in my role, and no day is ever the same. We have a ton of fun here, and I want to do everything in my power to guarantee we get people out on the water with the world's best paddles. Dev Tango Carbon Apostle Islands
Devin Binkowski

Harley Leavens
Marketing Specialist

When I'm not at my desk, you can find me reading murder mysteries, boating on the St. Croix, exploring the nearest art expositions, and trying new things from restaurants and breweries to destinations and hobbies. Big Brain Tango Fiberglass 2 Piece St. Croix River
Harley Leavens

Jason Eccles
President

I enjoy camping with my wife, 2 young children and our 1 rescue dog. I also enjoy after work paddling trips, golf, fishing and an (in)frequent Jack Daniels. Tango Carbon Apple River
Jason Eccles

Joe Pueschner
Inside Sales & Service

When I'm not selling paddles or using paddles, I enjoy time outside, traveling to new places, Italian food, the ocean, museums, (most) sports, dogs and thinking too hard about this bio. Tango Northern Lights St. Croix River
Joe Pueschner

Luanne Koubsky
Marketing Specialist

I bring my background in art, fundraising, sales and business development as well as my love for the outdoors to my role at Aqua Bound. Some may call me a creative nerd, and I’m cool with that. I’m thrilled about the job, the people, and the awesome paddles. Tango Carbon Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Luanne Koubsky

Mac Sandberg
Mechanical Engineering

My hobbies include anything outdoors with a passion for ice fishing and waterfowl hunting.
My father got me into kayaking when I was young, so working at Aqua Bound was a perfect fit!
Oh yeah, and that Ranch Dressing stuff... it's pretty awesome. Namekagon River
Mac Sandberg

Mark Eskro
Credit Manager

Outside of work, my wife and I are raising 5 strong and very independent daughters. I enjoy cooking, camping, and DIY home projects. I have an ever-growing bourbon collection and never miss a Packers game. I am primarily a canoer but I'll hop in a kayak for a change now and then. Dave Tango Carbon Straight Shaft Anywhere I cannot hear traffic
Mark Eskro

Oliver Dressel
Supply Chain Specialist

Who's there?
Canoe.
Canoe who?
Canoe paddle a little harder? I'm doing all the work around here!
I grew up in Osceola, WI, attended St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI. Outside of work I love to spend my time sitting around a bonfire, riding my motorcycle (Charley the Harley) on rustic backroads, working with local environmental organizations, and thinking of a new joke to share in the office. In 2020 I set the factory record, doubling up paddles on the production line 27 times consecutively while whistling the Star-Spangled Banner. Ollie Whiskey Carbon Bent Shaft St. Croix River (at sunrise)
Oliver Dressel

Rachel Kellen
Continuous Improvement & Safety Training

This year my New Year’s resolution is to try something new each month. Sky diving here I come! Whiskey Carbon Namekagon River
Rachel Kellen

Sara Sigsworth
Purchasing & Inventory Assistant

When I am not at work I am spoiling my dogs, taking them for a ride in my Camaros, & planning my next trip to see my daughter who is in the Air Force currently stationed in North Dakota. Of course I can't forget a pretty important person in my life, my husband, he is the reason I am spoiled! Surge Fiberglass # # # #
Sara Sigsworth

Sharon Brodin
Copywriter/Blogger

I am passionate about anything outdoors and enjoy spending time canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, hiking, camping, riding horses, and going for walks. Boundary Waters Canoe Area https://brodinpress.com/
Sharon Brodin

Susie Kadlec
Inside Sales & Service

When I'm not slinging paddles or providing unparalleled customer service, I can be found trying to wrangle my four young boys, enjoying the great outdoors no matter the season, with my nose in a book, or spending time with friends and family. Oh, or rage cleaning my house because of aforementioned male children. Suz or 'The Other Susie' Tango Carbon St. Croix River