Patriot Airboat Corp.

Service department hours: 8am – 4pm

meet the patriot airboat team

Faron Floyd, owner of Patriot Airboat Corp.

Faron floyd

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.

Kimberly LeJeune, Admin

kimberly leJeune

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.

Nick Bardett, Supervisor

nick bardett

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.

Bryant Floyd, Inspector

bryant floyd

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.

Chad Voorhes, Parts Specialist

Chad Voorhes

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.

Chad Svoboda, Mechanic

Chad Svoboda

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.

Chris Burnitt, Mechanic

chris burnitt

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.

Dj Schwartz, Welder

DJ schwartz

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.

Saulo Resendiz, Painter

Saulo Resendiz

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.

Bryan Edwards, Training Captain of Patriot Airboat Corp.

bryan edwards

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.

Kris Anderson, Training Captain at Patriot Airboat Corp.

kris anderson

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.

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