STAFF:
John Brightwell
john@brightwellsboathouse.com
My lifelong passion has always been about boating. After dedicating over 30 years of my life to marine customer service with other boat dealers in Iowa, in July 2007 my wife Leslie and I opened BRIGHTWELL'S BOATHOUSE, INC. in Urbandale. My passion for boating began when I was about 5 years old at my dad's boat business in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. My dad sold Larson, Naden, Thompson, Chetek, Yellow Jacket and Brunswick boats and he was one of the first boat dealers in Iowa to sell Mercury Outboard Motors. The store design at BRIGHTWELL'S BOATHOUSE will not be like other boat dealers in Iowa. We will feature a 3000 sq. ft. parts and accessory department combined with online ordering and a rewards program for our loyal customers. We are very proud of our new boat dealership in Urbandale, Iowa and are very excited to be joining a fine group of boat dealers in Iowa who work hard to promote a fun family boating experience.
Thanks for your interest in BRIGHTWELL'S BOATHOUSE and the opportunity to serve all of your boating needs.
Ashley Reynolds
ashley@brightwellsboathouse.com
Ashley is Leslie‘s daughter. She is a 2007 graduate of Simpson College with a Major in Marketing and a Minor in Accounting. She started her career in the Marine industry in 2003 working part time for John. She also bought her first new boat in 2004 and is an avid fan of the water. With Ashley’s knowledge of the marine industry and her college education we are extremely fortunate to have her with us.
Nick Greenslade
nick@brightwellsboathouse.com
Nick started in the Marine repair industry in 2004 and before that was involved in his fathers automotive repair business. Since working in the marine industry Nick has become certified by Mercury Marine for service on Mercruiser stern drives and is pursuing his certification on Mercury outboard engines as well as other marine engines. Nick and his wife Shelby have two children Cooper and Kelsey and live in the Adel area. Nick is passionate about helping people and will go that extra mile to get you back out on the water as soon as possible. We are proud to have Nick part of our team.
Nick Saul
nicksaul@brightwellsboathouse.com
I remember the fun we had as a family on the Mississippi River in Dubuque. Every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day was spent on the houseboat. Now with a family of my own, I love taking them out on the water for swimming, skiing, tubing, fishing and uninterrupted family fun! No work, no Play Station and no computers!
I have worked in Marine Sales and Customer Service for eight years. We make it a goal to be sure all of our customers are comfortable with their new boat. We are here for our customers long after the sale!
Randy Brightwell
randy@brightwellsboathouse.com
After 16 years in automotive service and parts, Randy switched to the marine business in 1987. Now with 20 years behind him in repairing and servicing stern drives and outboards, Randy has joined our staff. An avid boater and fisherman, Randy is a member of the Des Moines Powerboat Club, and the Izaak Walton League. Most weekends May thru September, Randy can be found on the Des Moines river enjoying boating and maybe catching some fish. Randy also enjoys riding his bike on the Des Moines and Saylorville bike trails. John is very proud to have his brother Randy join the team at Brightwell's Boathouse. With Randy's experience, organization and commitment we are extremely fortunate to have him.
Dave Freylack
Dave has grown up around boating, spending many of this boating days on the Des Moines River. In 1968 his family opened “Birdland Marine” where Dave spent 26 years serving Des Moines boaters and the marine industry. The Des Moines floods of 1993 took out their store.
Dave and his wife Peggy have two grown daughters Lindsay and Sarah. In his spare time you can find Dave fishing or working on his antique outboard collection in his “galodge”. (Ask Dave the definition of “galodge”and about all of his antique boating equipment!). Dave also enjoys following motor sports and cooking.
John and Dave have know each other for many years thru the Marine Industry and Dave is very excited to join the “Brightwell’s Boathouse” family. As he knows, we always put the customer first!
Jordan Rogers
Jordan grew up in Mt Pleasant Iowa and moved to the Ankeny area several years ago. He recently graduated from WyoTech Daytona, Marine Technology program in Ormond Beach, Florida. Jordan has training in many levels of Marine Technology including stern drive, outboard and inboard engines and diesel engines. Jordan has also attended Hamilton Business College in Des Moines.
As a child Jordan boated on Mississippi river and since his family moved to Ankeny they spend time at Big Creek and Saylorville. Jordan is an avid bass fisherman and also enjoys four wheeling.
Mark Ellison
Mark is from the Ankeny area and grew up camping and fishing with his family. He started in the boat business in 1983 at Des Moines Boating Center and worked in the boating industry for 10 years. In 1997 Mark took up residential construction but continued to work on boats on his own.
Mark is very knowledgeable in the marine service area and has attended school and has practical experience in OMC, Mercruiser and MercOutboard.
Mark has know John and Randy for many years and is excited to be back in the boating industry. He looks forward to seeing many old friends and faces.
Mark and his wife Terri have a daughter Shelbee. In his spare time enjoy fishing and boating on the Des Moines River.
Chad Culp
Chad grew up in Adel and recently attended Kirkwood College in Cedar Rapids for Automotive technology. Along with his automotive repair skills Chad is skilled in web site design and maintenance, helping design the Adel DeSoto Minburn school web site.
In his spare time Chad and his father race pro arena trucks throughout the United States.
Chad has grown up around boating and he and his family enjoy taking their boat to either Big Creek or Saylorville.
Steve Pair
Steve has been around boats all of his life and came from a family of outdoorsmen. With a yearly trip to Minnesota for the past thirty years, the entire Pair family enjoys spending time on the water. Steve has been in the marine industry since 2001, and prior to that, he was in the glass and construction business. His specialty is rigging and setting up boats for maximum performance and speed.
Living in Ankeny, Steve and his wife Susan have two girls, Amanda and Lauren. In his spare time, he is an avid bass angler and participates in local bass tournaments whenever he can. Other than fishing, Steve spends time coaching softball, riding his motorcycle, and duck hunting most of the fall.
Steve is very dedicated to his work and believes in customer satisfaction. In addition, Steve knows what fisherman want and need when they are out on the water. He is a perfectionist when it comes to boats and is committed to each boat he works on as if it was his own.
LOCATIONS:
As one of the newest and most aggressive boat dealers in Iowa we are proud to be able to offer sales and service at two locations:
Saylorville Lake Marina
6170 N.W. Polk City Drive
Polk City, IA 50220
Phone: 515-984-7700
Fax: 515-984-7708
Brightwell's Boathouse
9943 Hickman Road Suite 109
Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: 515-276-0093
Fax: 515-276-6099
