Apprentice craftsman, Jake

Jake

Boat Building Apprentice

Jake was born and raised in the Metro Detroit area. After highschool, Jake attended Lansing Community College where he received a degree in Digital Media Art & Cinematography.

When Jake isn’t learning how to build the world’s finest wooden boats, you can usually find him spending time with his wife, daughter, and two dogs. Jake is an avid Detroit sports fan and also enjoys golfing the beautiful courses that we have here in northern Michigan.

  • Born in: Detroit, Michigan
  • Graduated: Lansing Community College
  • Favorite Projects to work on: I enjoy the different elements of preparation involved in building a boat. It’s fun to watch the pieces of the puzzle come together.
  • Favorite Fundamental: #7- Move with Purpose. Cutting out wasted time makes for a very productive day!
  • Favorite thing about working at Van Dam: I enjoy the environment that has been created at Van Dam. Everyone gets along and that makes communication easier throughout the day.

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Jeremy

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Matt

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Chad

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Derek

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Ralph

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Adam

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Paul

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Jesse

Metal Shop Foreman
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Heather

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Jack

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Jack

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Jack

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Stephanie

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