MEET TEAM WILLIS

At Willis Custom Yachts, our commitment to excellence is driven by the faces behind our success—our dedicated team. We pride ourselves on a collaborative approach that ensures every project is executed to the highest standards.



General Management

Dan Bornarth

President

Bill White

Chief Financial Officer

Kyle Prince

Service Director

Tripper Vincent

New Build Director



Our Service Department: What To Expect

In our Service Department, Wayne Lukey heads up Business Development, guiding our clients through every step of their journey. Wayne and his team of estimators are your first point of contact; they will reach out to discuss your vessel’s scope of work, listening closely to your expectations, timeframe, and budget. Our approach is straightforward: we don’t quote time and materials. Instead, each estimate we provide is a detailed, itemized overview that outlines both estimated labor and materials. This transparency gives you a clear understanding of the work required and a realistic cost, so you can plan confidently.

Once your vessel arrives at our yard, you’ll be assigned a dedicated project manager who will oversee every aspect of your visit.

From work quality and scheduling to billing and communication, your project manager is responsible for ensuring everything runs smoothly during your yard stay.

But it’s not just our management team that makes us exceptional. Our skilled technicians are the true heroes of Team Willis. Whether it’s surface blasting, bottom coatings, fiberglass work, carpentry, mechanical repairs, or painting, our craftsmen take immense pride in their work. Their dedication and expertise shine through in every project.

At Willis Custom Yachts, we believe that great service begins and ends with our people. Meet the faces of Team Willis and experience the difference that passion and professionalism can make for your vessel.



MEET TEAM WILLIS:

SERVICE



Business Development

Wayne Lukey

Business Development Manager

Grant Lipman

Estimator

Carla Hammac

Estimator

Nick Bannister

Estimator



Trades Department

Carlos Blanchard

Carpentry Manager

Angel Carrion

HBL, Sandblasting & Bottom Manager

Scott O’Brien

Electrical Manager

Andy Cornelius

Mechanical Manager

Brent Meinhold

Fiberglass Manager



Project Management

Ryan Grauer

Project Manager

Erik Leyden

Project Manager

Patrick Bischoff

Project Manager



MEET TEAM WILLIS:

NEW BUILD



New Build Management

Leading our New Build team is Tripper Vincent, our New Build Director. Under his guidance, our team is committed to delivering not just custom sportfish yachts, but exceptional experiences.

Each new build project is assigned a dedicated project manager, ensuring personalized attention from the very beginning. Our project managers—Herman Gonzalez, Ryan Batista, and Kris Stoilkov—work closely with the owners throughout the entire process. From initial concept discussions and 3D renderings to the final commissioning of the vessel, our team is here to ensure that each owner’s vision is realized at every stage.

Herman Gonzalez

Project Manager

Ryan Batista

Project Manager



Willis Outboard Division

Chris Miller

Willis Outboard Division Manager



Willis CNC Solutions

Bobby Cody

Willis CNC Solutions Manager



Front Desk & Front Gate

Lauren Wolanski

Guest Services Coordinator

Jeff Carpenito

Security Manager

Shelagh Doyle

Contractor Relations Coordinator



Scheduling & Logistics

Kaila Brown

Scheduling & Logistics

Jackie Johnson

Scheduling & Logistics



Accounting Department

Amy Wenger

Accounting



Inventory & Procurement

Laura White

Inventory & Procurement