MEET TEAM RNO!

Jeff Husby

Owner, GM

Jeff Husby has helped shape a viable water sports community in Central Florida since first launching his career in 1993 at Southeast Correct Craft. As its star salesman, he was totally immersed in the water sports culture.

In 2008, Jeff took a leap of faith to start Regal & Nautique of Orlando with partners Marc Hooker and Bob Secrist. Under his capable leadership, RNO has emerged as a world class organization, earning impressive accolades.

Most recently, RNO was named the #2 ranked dealer in North America in the Boating Industry Top 100. It consistently wins top global brand recognition for sales and service, coupled with a 2x designation as the nation’s #1 Best in Class Service Department named by Boating Industry magazine. In 2019, RNO won Dealership of the Year by the Water Sports Industry Association. For three consecutive years, it has been counted among the Top 10 Great Dealerships to Work for in North America by the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas. RNO is distinguished as the only dealership in Florida to earn the National Marine Manufacturers of America CSI Award in both sales and service for Regal and Nautique.

Jeff was also feted as a finalist in the Boating Industry BOLD MOVES roster which spotlights top marine industry leaders making a significant impact. He was also named among Orlando’s “Top Tier Professionals” in Orlando STYLE Magazine.

And while some might drop anchor to bask in the wave of success, Jeff doesn’t rest at idle. He’s cruising forward in major expansion mode including the construction of a state-of-the-art Nautique showroom in downtown Orlando, while also serving as president of the local marine trade association and juggling duties as President/ CEO for WaterSports Central, a six-location dealership group in Georgia and South Carolina.

When he’s not on the job, you might find him cruising the local waterways with his significant other, traveling for fun, hanging out and having fun with his son who’s attending the University of Alabama, or chilling with Safiro, his American standard poodle who is hands-down everybody’s favorite at the dealership.

Theressa “T” LaRose

Accounting Manager

With 23+ years in the boating biz, “T” is RNO’s most senior employee, having joined the organization at the very outset in 2008.

“T” runs the ship and keeps the place humming like a well-oiled machine. As the senior accountant and assistant manager, she knows the ins and outs and is the go-to source on all things finance, HR and daily operations.

“T” has worked with RNO founder Jeff Husby for 26+ years and loves the camaraderie and the family feeling that is part of the dealership’s unique culture.

“T” and her husband are active boaters who enjoy cruising on the Indian and St. John rivers. She also loves taking her fur baby to area lakes and dog parks, traveling and cooking.

Pete Crimmins

Assistant GM / Operations Manager

Pete Crimmins brings 33+ years of rock-solid marine industry experience to RNO, having spent 24 years previously on the manufacturing front with Correct Craft and four years at Orlando’s original Nautique dealership. He joined RNO in 2017 and serves as the operations and assistant GM, with key responsibilities to liaison between service and sales while overseeing the service department, tracking major unit inventory and supporting overall dealership initiatives.

Pete, who loves the family-friendly atmosphere at RNO, is all about ensuring the dealership focuses on providing top notch customer service throughout the organization.

He and his wife Mary just celebrated their 40th anniversary. They have two adult sons, one of whom is a Naval Academy grad and commissioned lieutenant commander in the Navy, and another who is a CPA. Pete and Mary love to travel and hanging out with their two American foxhounds, Buck and Bailey.

Wanda Kenton Smith

Chief Marketing Officer

Wanda brings 35+ years of marine industry experience to the RNO team, having worked in top marketing posts for leading marine industry organizations including editor of WaterSki and Wakeboarding magazines which launched her career; VP of marketing for Regal Boats for 11 years; chief marketing officer for Freedom Boat Club four years, and CMO and director of marketing, respectively, for two top Florida marine retailers. In addition, Wanda previously owned an award-winning, $20 million, full-service advertising and PR agency that serviced 35+ global and national marine accounts over 13 years. She is a degreed journalist who has published more than 500 articles in the boating media and is currently the national marketing columnist for Soundings Trade Only (since 1998) and writes a monthly leadership column for Boating Industry magazine.

Wanda was named the “Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year” by Boating Industry Magazine and the MRAA Foundation in 2017 and was named to the inaugural class of “Women Making Waves” by Boating Industry Magazine. She has won dozens of international, national and regional advertising, marketing and PR awards for both her agency and individual work.

At RNO, Wanda is point on all things marketing, overseeing strategic planning, branding, agency relations, PR, creative and events. When she’s not planning the next RNO campaign, you’ll likely find her cruising the local waterways … or on the backroads aboard her purple Screaming Eagle CVO Fat Boy.

Jason Webster

Sales Lead

jason@orlandonautiques.com

Jason Webster is the sales lead at RNO, bringing 21 years of experience to his role as a professional sales consultant. Besides helping customers find their dream machine, Jason assists in the ordering of boats and trailers, assesses the value of trade-ins, maintains the department’s scheduling and is actively engaged in supporting RNO’s special events. He also recruits, trains and helps coach the sales team.

Jason’s outstanding efforts have earned national acclaim, as he’s achieved the #1 Nautique Sales” ranking by Nautique Boats for eight years for the entire southeastern U.S.

A lifelong water sports junkie, he began skiing at the age of five, bought his first Nautique at the age of 15 and went on to ski professionally at Cypress Gardens in the early 80’s. He joined RNO in 2012 and enjoys the laid-back environment and working alongside others “who live the lifestyle we sell and promote.”

Jason’s free time surrounds his family including his wife of 24 years and two adult kids. For fun, you’ll find Jason flying his airplane, hunting, shooting, playing volleyball and no surprise, participating in watersports.

Scott Kreidler

Sales Consultant

Scott@orlandonautiques.com

Scott Kreidler enjoyed an active, happy childhood, growing up on powerboats and houseboats in Kentucky. He was introduced to wakeboarding at the age of 12 when the family bought its first Nautique. Later, he successfully turned his love for the sport into his life’s career.

Scott brings 10 years of full-time boating industry experience to his role as a professional sales consultant and thoroughly enjoys helping customers find the right boat for their budget, needs and lifestyle. He is responsible for product demos and deliveries and assisting with loan and purchase closings.

Scott says he loves the family friendly dynamic of RNO, coupled with the teamwork and camaraderie. He also is happy for the opportunity to represent and sell products he personally believes in, backed by a dealership who stands behind every customer and every sale.

Off the water, you’ll likely catch Scott wakeboarding or pushing the limits on the wake foil with his 18-year-old son, or land-lubbing it and going for the green on a local golf course.

Alex Brown

Sales Consultant

Alex@orlandonautiques.com

Alex Brown kick-started his love for watersports as a youngster, boating with family. At the age of 18, he left home and traveled the world, competing for five years as a professional wakeboarder.

Alex took his passion for watersports and competition and launched a career, first owning and operating a pro wakeboard and surf school, and then serving as a sales rep for a retailer in Texas. In 2017, he joined Team RNO as a sales professional and is 100 percent focused on helping customers find their ultimate ride. He especially enjoys helping educate buyers on how to maximize their return on investment while becoming totally comfortable and confident in all aspects of boat operations.

What he enjoys most about RNO is the opportunity to serve customers and to work alongside colleagues who share his desire to be the best at what they do.

Alex is husband to Erin and dad to two kids, all of whom love the water.

Danny Harf

Sales Consultant, Pro Rider

DHarf@orlandonautiques.com

Danny Harf is a name that is well known and highly respected in the watersports world. Danny is a professional wakeboard and world class athlete who is a 4-time X-Games gold medalist, 3-time Masters champ and 3x winner of Trick of the Year by Wakeboard Magazine. He is also the co-owner with RNO of the award-winning Thigh High Surf + Wake series, a popular grassroots initiative that introduces recreational surfers and wakeboarders to the thrill and fun of friendly competition.

Danny has successfully parlayed his love and passion for the sport into a successful full-time career. He joined RNO in 2019 and is actively engaged in boat sales and marketing including participation and planning of dealership boat shows and special events. He is proud to be a member of a team that shares his strong work ethic and is committed to taking great care of its customers.

Recently, Danny was recognized nationally by Boating Industry Magazine as a winner of the “40 Under 40” competition which honors young professionals making their mark in the boating business.

Danny and his wife Carolyn, daughter Camryn along with Buddy - their beloved yellow lab - love spending family time together on the water. He also loves to surf and play golf.

Rufino Cruz, Jr.

Business Development Manager

RufinoCruz@orlandonautiques.com

Rufino Cruz is RNO’s business development manager who oversees the dealership’s lead management system, while also enthusiastically supporting sales within the growing Hispanic community. He is also engaged in select marketing activities involving database management, events, social media and participation in community organizations. He loves the family atmosphere at RNO and especially enjoys working with and serving clients.

Rufino brings 17 years of marine industry experience to the dealership, having worked 10 years previously on the manufacturing side with Regal Marine Industries, where he was involved in production, international and domestic sales. He is also a proud graduate of Lifework Leadership, Class of 2014. Rufino was recently appointed to serve on the national Sea Tow Foundation’s Boating Safety Advisory Council, a prestigious organization of industry leaders who collaborate on boating safety promotions and strategies.

Rufino is an active boater who’s on the water three to five times a week, both for business and for pleasure. He’s a foodie and a grill master who is always up for a round of dominos and cards. He loves living in Central Florida with his wife Nefertitys, two sons, and spoiled rotten yorkie.

Mary Jane Presutti

Warranty Clerk

Mary Jane, better known as “MJ,” has worked in the boating industry for 23 years, the last 10+ years of which have been at RNO. As the warranty administrator, she does an outstanding job managing the processing and collections for all warranty repairs. MJ cites the family atmosphere as to what she loves most about working with Team RNO.

Prior to joining the dealership, she worked in service and warranty positions; she also spent 12 years in the Marine Corps and the Navy with detachments on an aircraft carrier.

MJ is married with three adult children, 7 grandchildren, 3 dogs, 2 cats and a bird. Her hobbies reflect her fun personality and lifestyle … she enjoys bourbon and cigar tastings, shooting and reloading.

Andrea Marquez

Receptionist

Andrea is the first warm and friendly voice you hear when calling RNO. As our receptionist, Andrea is committed to supporting all incoming callers with prompt, professional and helpful service. In addition to this important role, she also assists the accounting department with documentation and filing.

When asked what she likes best about working at RNO, she points to the fun and friendly environment, the spirit of teamwork, and hanging out with everyone’s favorite, Safiro (our beloved mascot).

When Andrea isn’t busy at work helping RNO customers, she spends her free time fishing and camping in the great outdoors and attending concerts.

Jason Englett

Service Department Production Manager

Jason oversees RNO’s award-winning tech team and deftly manages the workload. Jason brings more than 21 years of marine experience to RNO, including previous roles with Nautique in boat building, engineering and as the team rider technician, along with technician gigs at two other dealerships. He is certified in Ilmore, Indmar, PCM, Yamaha, as well as with boat brands Regal, Nautique and MasterCraft.

A key player with RNO since 2014, Jason most appreciates the opportunity to “work with like-minded people who are passionate about their jobs.”

For fun, he and his family and dog love spending time anywhere in, on or under the water.

Felix Rosa

Service Technician

Felix Rosa is a highly experienced service technician overseeing diagnosis and repair. He’s worked in the marine industry for 16 years, 12 of which have been at RNO. He has earned prestigious service certifications and distinctions for Volvo Penta, PCM, Indmar, Yamaha, Real, Nautique, Sea Doo, Sea Fox and Crownline.

When asked what he likes best about working at RNO, Felix was quick to respond … “Quality of Work.” We’re grateful for his experience and the quality of work he delivers for our customers.

Andy Spolski

Service Technician

Andy Spolski has worked in the marine industry for 24 years - exclusively in service - and brought his passion for the work to RNO when he came aboard in 2014. He’s earned certification in both Volvo and PCM.

Andy grew up fishing and enjoys spending time on the water when he’s away from work. He’s married and has a pup.

Troy Ogburn

Service Technician

Troy Ogburn has earned certification from Indmar, Ilmore and PCM, along with boat brands including Nautique, Skiers Choice and MasterCraft. He joined Team RNO in 2019 and has served 10+ years in the boating industry. He’s also a licensed boat captain.

Troy loves being part of the RNO family and working with such an awesome team. He’s an avid angler and wakeboarder who loves spending time with his silver lab.

Keith Brennan

Service Writer

Keith Brennan is a highly experienced marine industry veteran with 35 years in the boating biz right here in Central Florida. He launched his early career as a lot attendant supporting the sales team, then worked his way up the career ladder, working in both parts and service. He joined RNO in 2014 as a service writer, working directly with customers to coordinate all their service work needs. Keith is the friendly face at the parts counter and is always looking to assist customers find what they need to enhance their time on the water.

A Florida native, Keith has been boating and skiing all his life. He loves spending time outdoors boating and fishing, camping and riding his motorcycle.

He and his girlfriend Lori are the proud parents of a pet parrot named Buddy.

Chris Walsh

Service Writer

Chris Walsh joined the dealership in 2021. As a service writer, he assists customers in scheduling their service appointments, while providing ongoing and regular updates of work in progress. He is pleased to be part of the RNO team and points to the family environment, teamwork and camaraderie as what he appreciates most.

A lifelong Florida resident who calls Orlando home, Chris enjoys boating, surfing and travel. He and his wife Jaime, a registered therapist, are newlyweds who share their home and their hearts with pups Max and Reis.

Rorey Edwards

Service Technician

Rorey Edwards is pleased to be part of the award-winning RNO family and to further his career path as a service technician.

When he’s not focused on new boat prep, you’ll likely find Rorey swimming or playing water polo. Another hobby includes building racetrack cars. Rorey is married with two boys, and he and his family are loving life here in Central Florida.

Aaron Loerzel

Service Technician

Aaron’s love for boating began as a youngster growing up on the beautiful lakes of Minnesota. That love for fishing and the great outdoors led to a career path in the boating industry.

Aaron is a graduate of the Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and is now proud to call Central Florida home.

Jason Englett

Service Department Production Manager

Jason oversees RNO’s award-winning tech team and deftly manages the workload. Jason brings more than 21 years of marine experience to RNO, including previous roles with Nautique in boat building, engineering and as the team rider technician, along with technician gigs at two other dealerships. He is certified in Ilmore, Indmar, PCM, Yamaha, as well as with boat brands Regal, Nautique and MasterCraft.

A key player with RNO since 2014, Jason most appreciates the opportunity to “work with like-minded people who are passionate about their jobs.”

For fun, he and his family and dog love spending time anywhere in, on or under the water.

Shawn Shiever

Dockside Service Technician

Shawn Shiever is a rockstar when it comes to marine service. With a 27-year well established industry career prior to joining RNO in 2020, he’s earned a reputation for being among the best of the best in the niche he serves. Shawn is certified by Indmar, PCM, and Volvo on the engine front, and Nautique, Centurion, MasterCraft and Malibu on the boat side. He was one of a handful of top technicians nationwide recognized by the American Boat & Yacht Council in its inaugural 2022 National Service Tech Week celebration.

Shawn joined RNO because of the dealership’s growth and great reputation, its focus on delivering exceptional customer service, plus the brands and products it represents.

Shawn is married with two boys. When he’s not taking care of customers’ boats, he’s likely enjoying time on the water himself … water skiing, wake surfing, fishing or surfing.

Will Keene

Dockside Service Technician

Will Keene focuses his abundant energy and attention on RNO’s dockside customers. He’s been working full-time in the marine industry for six years and joined RNO in 2017. Will has earned certification from the Marine Mechanics Institute, Yamaha, Volvo, PCM and Nautique.

An active outdoor enthusiast, he loves fishing, wakeboarding, surfing – anything on the water. He also enjoys a round of golf, bowling and lacrosse.

Will and his wife Alison are enjoying being new parents of baby boy Paxton, along with other family members Deuce and Heineken, their rescue dogs.

Johana Calvert

Dockside Service Coordinator

Johana Calvert oversees and manages the coordination of all dockside appointments, billing and collections. With a previous career in account management, she joined the organization in 2020 and has done an excellent job of organizing, scheduling and coordinating all aspects of turnkey service for our dockside customers.

Johana says she most enjoys the team environment and working alongside fellow professionals who share her commitment to customer excellence.

When she’s not on the job, she enjoys boating with “her boo,” traveling, cooking and shopping.

Stephen Tschida

Parts Manager

Stephen has worked in the marine industry nine years and joined RNO in 2017. He’s responsible for keeping the service department stocked with parts and assisting customers with their needs. Previous industry roles included stints in sales and marketing.

Stephen was raised on the water and grew up loving and participating in watersports. He and his wife have three kids, so when he’s not at work, you’ll find him enjoying family time and staying busy.

Robert Hanna

Parts Department Service Writer

Prior to joining RNO, Robert spent 5+ years in the boating industry and has earned his NMEA basic certification.

He grew up on the water boating and previously owned an 18’ fishing boat in the Keys. When he’s not working or boating, you can find Robert enjoying any number of dirt sports along with golf, video games, football and soccer.

Steve Sutton

Transportation / Lot Manager

Steve Sutton is a very busy and greatly appreciated guy at RNO who is always orchestrating boat movement throughout the entire dealership.

Steve has worked in the boating industry for 13 years with a previous stint as a boat detailer. For the past 11 years, he’s been an active member of Team RNO. He enjoys “the great family vibes” here and says he “takes pride in the awesome brands we sell and service.”

Steve grew up on the water with a bass boat that he miraculously morphed into a wakeboarding machine. He loves to get away every chance he can to fish and surf.