Brian worked at the Bell Canoe Works plant in Zimmerman, Minnesota for six months where he learned all aspects of composite materials, canoe construction, and design. He is the Southeastern Sales Rep for Bell Canoe Works. Brian is currently Canoe Escape's Retail Manager where he has successfully launched a full-service, retail paddlesports shop. Brian's hobbies are paddling, pool, and people. Joe and Jean's daughter, Michele DeKinder-Smith, owns and operates her own highly successful business, Linkage Research.
Linkage is a marketing research and consulting firm.
Michele's expertise in customer surveys and market development strategies has been invaluable to Canoe Escape. The Canoe Escape Team Fabian is Canoe Escape's rental manager. He is a recent graduate from the University of South Florida. Growing up in the Tampa area and having a degree in environmental science gives Fabian a comprehensive view of the river and its inhabitants. He enjoys fishing, scuba diving, surfing, and prefers spending his time outdoors.