Meet the Team

Hailing from Duluth, MN, Luke pursued his education at Duluth Technical College. He is a very gifted Technician that is not easily stumped when fixing things. If it has a motor he can fix it. Luke worked with Ford for 10 years, helping him perfect his mechanic skills as well as learn the ins and outs of dealerships. When he made a career change into the marine industry he has never looked back. After being the Service Manager for 2 marine dealerships, Luke dreamed of the possibility of owning and operating a dealership himself. Luke is an Arctic Cat Gold certified technician in both ATV's and Snowmobiles. He also works as our own welder in both steel and aluminum welding. In Luke’s spare time, he loves to get out and ride; no matter what machine he is riding, Luke is sure to have a blast.

Kimberly graduated from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, with a degree in general management, specializing in running a family business. Before that dream became a reality, she worked in the Title Insurance industry as a disbursing agent and accountant. After 5 years of balancing the two jobs, Kim is happy to say she is a full-time employee of Lighthouse, working the front counter and handling bookkeeping. In Kim’s spare time, she loves spending her time on the river in the boat, driving off-road in her Jeep, and really enjoys the family's annual trip snowmobiling in Grand Marais, MN.

Joe graduated from Hennepin Technical College, with a Marine and Motorsports degree. He started at Lighthouse in 2013 and is great at helping teach new techs. Joe is an Arctic Cat Gold certified technician for snowmobiles and is working on his Arctic Cat ATV Certification. He is a very dedicated and hard worker. In Joe’s spare time, he loves being out on his boat bow fishing and hunting ducks and geese.

Zack was 2 years old when our family business dream became a reality. He has taken in the passion of our store in a big way. Zack has begun working in the shop in a larger capacity since the pandemic started, all while wrapping up his high school education. He also runs the powdercoating section of the business. Zack loves his motorcycle and snowmobile; he is a very skilled driver, ask him to take you for a ride sometime!

Kellen has worked for us as an assistant technician for the last two summers. He is a very hard worker, great at jumping in no matter where he is needed and is always a team player. Kellen is college at Dunwoody College of Technology, majoring in mechanical engineering. During the winter months Kellen races snocross for Pflipsen Racing. He also enjoys racing motocross in the summer.

Dalton graduated high school in 2024 and is now learning mechanics as an assistant technician here at Lighthouse. He is passionate about learning the ins and outs of mechanics and is a hard worker with lots of potential. In the summer, Dalton loves racing motocross. During the winter months he enjoys riding his snowmobile with family and friends.

Madi was married into the family business in 2022. She enjoys helping wherever is needed, she loves helping customers find what they need whether its apparel or parts. Madi comes to us from Inver Hills Community College with an Associate of Liberal Arts and Science degree. Her specialties are in online sales, parts and social media marketing! In her free time she enjoys riding her motorcycle and snowmobile with her husband Zack, friends and family!

Dylan graduated from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul with a Mechanical Engineering degree. During his college days, he worked for us part time as an assistant technician. He now specializes in sales and financing, helping direct customers to the product that best suits their needs! Although he works up front mainly, he still helps out in the service department wherever he is needed. In his free time, he likes to ride his motorcycle and snowmobile with his friends, and spend time with friends and family!

Joshua was 4 years old when our family business dream became a reality. He graduated University of Northwestern in 2021 with a degree in Politics, History, and Economics. At Lighthouse, Josh handles much of the shipping and receiving, and also works the parts counter. Josh loves the sport of snowmobiling and has since he started riding at age 2.

Remi has been at the store since he was a puppy and takes his job as a greater very seriously. He loves walking in the parade with the Lighthouse crew every summer and likes going along on test drives!