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Visit Patriot at the Texas Disaster Expo, October 14-15th, Learn More ⟶
Visit Patriot at the Texas Disaster Expo, October 14-15th, Learn More ⟶
Visit Patriot at the Texas Disaster Expo, October 14-15th, Learn More ⟶
owner
Shop-first, hands-on owner who’s involved in the builds, the setups, and the final details. Faron’s focused on one thing: boats that run right, hold up, and don’t leave customers guessing.
Office Admin / Title Clerk
Kim keeps the office side tight—titles, registration, HR, and the paperwork that has to be right the first time. She’s got 20+ years of experience and makes sure things keep moving.
shop supervisor
Nick runs day-to-day shop flow and keeps builds on track from fabrication to service work. He’s the guy making sure the work is clean, consistent, and ready to leave the shop.
Lead Tester & Boat Inspector
Bryant is the last set of eyes before a boat leaves Patriot. He checks the details, water-tests where needed, and makes sure each build runs safe, clean, and predictable.
parts specialist
Chad handles purchasing, parts, and the behind-the-scenes logistics that keep the shop running. Shipping, receiving, repair intake, and keeping parts organized—if it moves in or out, he’s on it.
expert mechanic
Airboat expert and top-notch mechanic with 20 years in the trade and 15+ years in airboats. Chad’s known for diagnostics and performance work, and he helps dial in new builds before they hit the water.
expert mechanic
Chris specializes in diagnostics, repair, and performance work—25+ years of mechanical experience with 5+ years focused on airboats. Dependable, responsive, and the guy you want when it needs to be fixed right.
expert welder
DJ is a dedicated welder known for clean craftsmanship and attention to detail. With 10+ years working on airboats, he takes pride in making sure every job meets Patriot standards.
expert painter
Second-generation painter who takes real pride in his finish work. Saulo brings long-hours work ethic and a steady hand to every build, keeping the paint and detail work looking sharp and holding up.
airboat training captain
Specialized training captain focused on rescue-style operations, including swift water and ice environments. Bryan brings deep real-world experience and trains crews to run safe, consistent, and mission-ready.
airboat training captain
Lifelong boater and long-time airboat operator who teaches practical, real-world handling. Kris focuses on building confident operators—control, terrain reading, and running the boat the right way.