MEET THE CREW

COMMODORE: JASON BERRY
Jason is a retired Naval Hospital Corpsman of 22 years. He then worked another 10 years as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist for the U.S. Navy. He and his wife Melissa have three children, Mark, Brandon and Cassidy. This is Jason’s 14th year volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival. Festival Director, Adam Aimar and Festival Consultants, Paul Howe and Rand Thacker serve under the Commodore.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: STACEY CANADAY
Stacey is a shareholder at Tupper, Grimsley & Dean law firm. She and her husband Chris have two boys, Hayden and Rowan. Stacey is a former Pirette, and this is her 15th year volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival. Supporting the Program Coordinator is the Parking Director, Sean Henrickson and the Volunteer Director is Donna Patrick.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR: JAMES NUTT
A Beaufort native, this is James’ 11th year volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival. He is a superintendent for Outdoor Accents, Foundation and Masonry. Assisting James is the Administration Director, Shelley Kolb and Pirette Director, Brooke Schott. 
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MARKETING & PR COORDINATOR: TODD STOWE
Todd began volunteering for the Beaufort Water Festival in 1995. He was a teacher at Beaufort High School from 1994 to 2016. He currently teaches at Whale Branch Early College High School. Todd and his wife, Patsy, have two children, Christy and Jessie. The Marketing and PR Director is Cristin Casper and the Festival Photographer is Renea Gray.

PARKS COORDINATOR: JOSH SCHOTT
​Josh is a lineman at SCE&G. He and his wife Brooke have two children Joshua and Ava. This is Josh’s sixth year with the Beaufort Water Festival. Serving as Park Directors are Kyle Gentry, Megan Meyer, Frank Mueller and Greg Waters.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: ERIN "TANK" MORRIS
Tank is a Beaufort native and graduate of Beaufort High School. He is a Staff Sergeant with the Beaufort County Sheriff ’s Office and has one son, Hunter. This is Tank's 13th year with the Beaufort Water Festival. The Productions Director is Dave Helmer and Hospitality Director is Ramona Brown. 

SALES AND ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR: ROBERT AVERILL
Rob is the Store Operator for the Piggly Wiggly in Port Royal, SC. He and his wife Brooke have one child, Gavin. This is Rob’s fifth year volunteering for the Beaufort Water Festival. Dusty Vickers is the Beverage Director. Cely Johnson is assisting as the Craft Market Director. Melina Lee is the Merchandise Director. Tony Serrato is the Hole Master for 2017.

SPONSORS COORDINATOR: SHAWNA DORAN
​Shawna began volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival in 1999. She is a Registered Nurse and Vice President of Quality for Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Shawna and her husband, Brett, own Lohr Plumbing, Inc. They have two children, Colton and Ava. Cathy Emmert is the Sponsor Director.

TREASURER: CORI TALBERT
​Cori works in the Media Center at Lady’s Island Middle School. She and her husband Pat have three sons, Patrick, Zachary, and Nicholas. This is Cori’s ninth year of volunteering with the Beaufort Water Festival. The Assistant Treasurer is Robin Angelo.

WATER & AIR COORDINATOR: BRIAN PATRICK
​Brian began volunteering for the Beaufort Water Festival in 2005. He is an Occupational Safety and Health Specialist at MCRD Parris Island. He has three children, Krieg, Kortni and Alyssa. The Water & Air Director is John Turbeville.