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.

Andrew Stern
Marketing Manager/R&D

Andrew Stern

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
Sales Manager

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

Daniel Marquand
Mechanical Engineering Intern

I am an Engineering Intern here at Aqua Bound and currently in between semesters of mechanical engineering classes at UW Stout.
Things I love about life: coffee, friends, family, plucking on the guitar, games or sports (indoor, outdoor, and everything in between), and learning all things new.
Things I love about Aqua Bound: the highly positive and encouraging work environment, the awesome people that work in all parts of the building, and the passion everyone shares for the products they love. Dan the Man or Magic Dan Whiskey Bent Shaft The next place I go (anywhere and everywhere!)
Daniel Marquand

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 Co-Op

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

Jared Cutts
Project Manager

My father first took me up to the Boundary Waters when I was six years old, and I haven't missed an annual trip with him since. This tradition ignited my love for paddling and the outdoors, and I make sure to take trips to new hiking and paddling destinations on a regular basis.
When I am not at school or work you can find me paddling a local river, playing basketball, or in the garage working on my 1964 Cadillac project car. I am proud to be a member of the Aqua Bound family and love working in the paddle sports industry. Sting Ray Carbon Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Jared Cutts

Jason Eccles
Operations Manager

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

Kirsten Voorhees
Coordinator of Human Resources

We enjoy all things outdoors in every season. I especially love to float down the St. Croix River on a hot summer afternoon and I am always planning my next trip to the Boundary Waters in Northern Minnesota. Oh, and every chance I get I head to the North Shore to look for my heart! Whiskey St. Croix River
Kirsten Voorhees

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

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