MEET THE TEAM
From Left to Right: Miranda (Owner), Will (Owner), Brett, Mason, Doug, Shannon, Hali & Aron
Who Are We:
Hali Larson
General Manager
Hali enjoys the outdoors and being active. She loves to surf and be on the water during the summer. Her experience in small business makes her a well-rounded person. She has a strong heart and a passion for helping people. Her love for fashion, creative approach, and attention to detail will assist customers in finding what they are looking for.
Hali Larson
General Manager
Hali, who is she? She is the one who answers about 99% of all phone calls that come through. Hali is the first person you see when you walk through our doors at the Pro- Shop. Hali is the heart and soul of Awaken and she is the one that keeps things going forward at all hours of the day.
Hali enjoys the outdoors and being active. She loves to surf and be on the water during the summer. Her experience in small business makes her a well-rounded person. She has a strong heart and a passion for helping people. Her love for fashion, creative approach, and attention to detail will assist customers in finding what they are looking for.
Aron Cote
Mechanic
The one who knows it all, Aaron is a huge help when it comes to solving problems in the shop. He has been in the business for many years and probably the most knowledgeable one there. If any questions arise, he is the one we go to for recommendations and to help us brainstorm a solution.
I started turning wrenches in 1976. Graduated from college in 1983 with a degree in trumpet performance & business minor. Married my wife Karen in 1983 & started Lake Holcombe Marine. We have 1 daughter named Clarice, she is the head of The Unmanned Natural Experimental Unit in Panama City Beach FL. We sold our business in 2019. I now work part time at Awaken Marine.
Mason Deridder
Mechanic
I started last March. I'm very active and a proud father of 4 kids. I love the outdoors and learning new things. IM always trying to better myself while overcoming obstacles in life.
Mason Deridder
Mechanic
Mason, he is the guy who you will see in the shop, at the front desk, on the barge, installing your dock and lift, Etc. Mason is our, “All Around” guy. He helps keep the day-to-day operations alive and he is always ready for the next task or to learn something new.
I started last March. I'm very active and a proud father of 4 kids. I love the outdoors and learning new things. IM always trying to better myself while overcoming obstacles in life.
Mason Deridder
Mechanic
I started last March. I'm very active and a proud father of 4 kids. I love the outdoors and learning new things. IM always trying to better myself while overcoming obstacles in life.
Shannon Scholten
Office Assistant
Shannon is our, “behind the scenes” girl. She helps with bookwork or if we need someone to run to the bank or to the store to grab a boat part, she is the one you will find on the road. If you don’t catch her in the Pro-Shop, she is probably gabbing coffee or some sort of “pick-me-up’s” for the team!
My name is Shannon Scholten I have been married to my best friend Doug Scholten for 26 years! We have 2 great kids and an amazing son-in-law. My husband and I moved here to be with family and be part of Awaken Marine and the great community of Lake Holcombe! We look forward to getting to know all of you and serve all your needs through Awaken Marine.
Doug Scholten
Mechanic
The new guy, Doug has a niche for motors and running equipment. You could call him a “gear head”, but if you don’t see him in the shop doing oil changes and winterizations, you can catch him on the barge taking care of your dock and lift needs.
Hello, my name is Doug Scholten, I've been married to my wonderful wife Shannon for over 26 years, and have 2 wonderful kids Miranda and Mick, and a great son-in-law Will. God fearing, Jesus saved hard working man! I love to go riding SXS and jet skiing in the summer. I've been in the dairy farming industry for the past 45 years. Born and raised in Washington State, then lived in California and Colorado and now Wisconsin!! I love to meet new people and have new friends!! Excited to serve my new community and help people with boats, docks and lifts at AWAKEN MARINE!!
Coors
Helper
Meet Coors, Senior Dock Assistant and full-time good boy. At the Marina, he handles customer greetings (mostly licking), security (Barking at what appears to be ...nothing), and quality control (inspecting every snack in sight). He is always ready to help - by sitting directly in the way or taking supplies and hiding them somewhere. His daily schedule includes multiple naps, aggressive snack negotiations and mandatory belly rub meetings. As for his performance review - Work Ethic: Confidently questionable, Customer Service: Very Friendly, Slightly Slobbery, Leadership: Always thinks he is in charge....Coors may not know how to run a main but he is definitely running the marina.
Will Hattamer
Owner
Most people know Will as, “the guy who takes care of our yard” or “the guy who plows our driveway”. The answer to that is, yes! He is still continuing to run his other business, “Hattamer Landscaping & Lawn Care”. He has an amazing crew which helps him to be able to run both businesses. Will is a “Jack of All Trades”. You will find him everywhere. Literally! On the Barge, in the shop, at a desk, in a dump truck, in a skid steer, on a boat, Etc. You name it and he is probably doing it!
Miranda Hattamer
Owner
Some of you might recognize Miranda as, “Will’s wife” or you might say, “she looks like the girl on the billboard”. The answers to these questions are also, yes! She is Will’s wife and she is Holcombe’s local Realtor. When she is not running around showing property or writing offers, you might find her hanging out at the Pro-Shop, running around bringing snacks and tools to the boys out on the water, or she might be the one meeting you at your property or at the boat landing to pick your boat up/drop off your boat.
Why we started
Awaken started for a simple reason, bring convenience and simplicity to getting out on the water and enjoying more free time in the outdoors.
How we have evolved
AWAKEN is in a constant state of evolution with a constant focus on helping to bring the newest technologies that align with our vision to the market quickly to better satisfy our partners and environment.
Who our people are
AWAKEN believes in a strong and unified vision. All team members are viewed equally regardless of title and are dedicated to one thing in our daily mission, to get everyone on the water faster, easier, and longer.
What we want to achieve
We want to help bring everyone regardless of age, gender, income, or location out on the water and do it in a way that protects our resources for generations to come. As an active community we don't plan to stay stagnant for long. Awaken is preparing to expand into other specialties and services in the years to come, time will tell exactly what those are, but rest assured we are excited to continue to work hard and grow to serve you better as time goes on.