The Team | DROP Marine

A company is only as good as the people that it is made of. That's why Drop Marine is focused on culture and community above being just a corporation. Every member of our team is here because of attitude, aptitude, and drive. Together, we are what makes Drop Marine an industry leader capable of anything. Meet just a few of our team below to learn more about who we are and what we love.

VP of Operations

Chelsea Bannister

Favorite quote:

" Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. " -Seneca

cbannister@dropmarine.com

VP of Manufacturing

Dan Nelson

Favorite quote:

" Pull your parachute. Every problem presents an opportunity—if you’re willing to rise above it. True leadership requires perspective, creative thinking, and the courage to lead with inspiration. "

dnelson@dropmarine.com

Lead Engineer

Ryan Jmaeff

Favorite quote:

" Boats are good! "

Sales Rep & Business Development

Matthew Barrett

Favorite quote:

" Yup, boats are good indeed! "

mbarrett@dropmarine.com

Finance & Administration Coordinator

Bex Angwin

Favorite quote:

"Work hard. Play hard!"

Engineer

Ben Johnson

Favorite quote:

" If you want to leave a mark on this world, don't let it be a stain! "

Engineer

Darion Luckin

Favorite quote:

" Never leave til tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well! " - Mark Twain

Engineering & Marketing Coordinator

Sergei Trushin

Favorite quote:

" Complicating things is simple, Simplifying things is complicated! "

Welder

Therin Rawsthorn

Favorite quote:

" Just keep welding! "

Fabricator

Alessandro

Bergen

Favorite quote:

" Let me make something up! "

Innovation

At Drop Marine we strive to achieve innovation for the industry by building more sustainable and reliable solutions

Sustainability

At the core of our innovation is a commitment to sustainability. Our vessels are engineered to use advanced hydraulic drives that reduce fuel consumption by over 60%. By optimizing efficiency and minimizing emissions, we’re helping to lower the environmental impact of forest industry—delivering powerful performance with a lighter carbon footprint.

Durability

Built to endure the toughest conditions, our vessels & drives combine ruggedness with simplicity of hydraulic drive systems to deliver unmatched reliability and longevity. Our drive systems & components ensure high performance and long service intervals.

Technology

Our advanced autopilot systems bring a new level of precision and safety to your operations. By reducing operator error and preventing potential incidents, our intelligent systems enhance overall efficiency and support a higher degree of automation—delivering smarter, safer, and more consistent performance every day.

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

Steven Hatt, Marine Maintenance Superintendent, Interfor

Engineering and manufacturing the impossible. DROP has a one stop shop for innovative design and manufacturing. Design without manufacturing foresight can leave your project with a product impossible to manufacture. DROP's team of manufacturing engineers can take the design to the furthest edge of efficiency while respecting the manufacturability to give you the best product every time.