Our Experts
Sales Team
Meet the experienced brokers who will help you find the perfect boat. Decades of combined expertise across three locations.
Meet the Team
Your Boating Advisors
Tom Trautman
18 years at Irish Boat Shop. Former ski industry sales rep and lifelong boater from Petoskey. Tom brings deep product knowledge and a genuine love of time on the water to every customer interaction.
Joe Herzog
Over 35 years in outdoor and marine sales. Joined Irish Boat Shop in 2016. Joe is known for his listening skills — he takes the time to understand what you need before making a recommendation.
Jeff Glenny
Helping customers since 1998. Former licensed captain and sailing instructor in Florida and the Caribbean. Jeff is known for his thorough on-water delivery orientation process, ensuring every buyer is confident at the helm.
Jim Bemis
55 years of Northern Michigan boating experience and 27 years in the marine business. Jim is known for building lasting customer relationships that span generations of boaters.
Eric Clone
35+ years in the outdoor adventure recreation industry and a 47-year Traverse City local, originally from Elk Rapids. A longtime sailing charter captain, outdoor guide, and wilderness rescue professional, Eric knows the inland lakes and Great Lakes intimately and is known for thorough on-water education at delivery — and genuine "Up North" care for every customer.
Browse Our Inventory
Our team is ready to help you find the perfect boat. Explore our current selection of new and pre-owned vessels.