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Metalshop Craftsperson- Kate

Kate

Metal Shop Craftsperson

Kate was born in Traverse City but grew up in Cadillac, Michigan. She graduated from Cadillac High School, where she pursued general studies and took classes in heavy equipment mechanics. Kate is currently studying welding at NMC. She is AWS GMAW Certified. Kate is close with her mom, dad, brother, and two cats- Nyx and Sloan.

When Kate isn’t welding some of the beautiful jewelry for one of our boats, you can usually find her outside or working on her truck. She also plays hockey and is hoping to join a local women’s league soon!

  • Born in: Traverse City, Michigan
  • Certifications: AWS GMAW Certified
  • Favorite Project to Work On: Projects that allow me to use my skills, learn, and be creative.
  • Favorite Fundamental: #2- Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated
  • Best thing about working at Van Dam: The variation in what I get to make!

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Ben Van Dam Owner & President

Ben

President
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Erika Van Dam Owner & Vice President

Erika

Vice President
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Jeremy Worldwide Sales Manager

Jeremy

Sales Manager
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Casey - Production Manager

Casey

Production Manager
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Project Manager & Master Craftsman

Chad

Project Manager, Master Craftsperson
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John- Project Manager

John

Electrical & Mechanical Master Craftsperson
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Thor

Boat Building Master Craftsperson
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Dave

Boat Building Craftsperson
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George

Boat Building Craftsperson
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Scott headshot

Scott

Boat Building Craftsperson
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Henry

Boat Building Craftsperson
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Gus

Boat Building Craftsperson
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Trevor sanding

Trevor

Paint Shop Foreman, Master Craftsperson
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Adam Paint & Varnish Craftsperson

Adam

Paint Shop Craftsperson
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P&V Apprentice, Derek

Derek

Paint Shop Craftsperson
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Paint shop apprentice, Nick

Nick

Paint Shop Craftsperson
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Jesse

Metal Shop Foreman, Master Craftsperson
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Metalshop Craftsperson- Kate

Kate

Metal Shop Craftsperson
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Metalshop craftsperson- Jeff

Jeff

Metal Shop Craftsperson
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Thomas- Naval Architect

Thomas

Naval Architect / Design + Engineering Team Lead
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Heather - Designer

Heather

Marine Designer
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Brandon

Mechanical Designer
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Stephanie

Bookkeeper
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Ralph- Purchasing

Ralph

Purchasing Manager
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Laurie

Human Resources Manager
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Jessica Office Manager / Marketing Coordinator

Jessica

Office Manager / Marketing Coordinator
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