Oak Hill Marina's History
Located in the heart of Okoboji
Ambition, hard work, perseverance, and a great staff that has grown year after year are what have made what it is today. The dealership has grown from a little, remodeled convenience store/restaurant along the highway into a state-of-the-art marina that has received industry wide recognition. Besides their two beautiful showrooms, the Oak Hill Family also has 9 off-site storage facilities, an off-site rigging shop, the best of the best employees, and a great customer base.
Our motto and goal of delivering the boating dream and to maintain the boating lifestyle is very much alive at Oak Hill Marina with in all employees. Providing fun and entertainment for those who work so hard to achieve it is what makes being in the marine business rewarding.
Oak Hill Marina president and owner, Tim Sather, and our professional, reliable team provide the highest standard of operations in the marine industry.
The Oak Hill Marina Team
Administrative
Tim Sather
President
Name Tim Sather
Title President
I’ve been with Oak Hill Marina since June of 2012. I enjoy being back in the lakes area where I grew up. Originally from Round Lake, MN, I moved to Florida to earn my degree in Marine Technology. I attended the University of Kentucky before opening a marine service dealership. Although traveling and exploring different parts of the country was great, a part of me has always been in Okoboji.
I’m blessed to have two beautiful daughters, Nora and Grace. I love every minute of living, working, and playing here! In the off season, you can find me hunting waterfowl and pheasant, or traveling and hiking.
Collin Clark
General Manager
Name Collin Clark
Title General Manager
Jen Haning
Business Office Manager
Name Jen Haning
Title Business Office Manager
Jessica Murray
Accounting Manager
Name Jessica Murray
Title Accounting Manager
Services
Jon Collins
Service Manager
Name Jon Collins
Title Service Manager
I have been with Oak Hill for 2 years now, a place where co-workers are more like family. You can find me picking up and delivering customer boats, moving boats to and from storage, and taking care of maintenance. I like the lakes area because there is always something to keep you busy and the views here are absolutely amazing. I love working in the boat industry because what we do at Oak Hill is what makes this area thrive. When I’m not at the marina, I like going boating, riding motorcycles, and hanging out with friends while tinkering in the garage on whatever project we have at the time.
Heath Williams
Assistant Marine Manager
Name Heath Williams
Title Assistant Marine Manager
Jason Feld
Shop Foreman
Name Jason Feld
Title Shop Foreman
I grew up 50 miles East of the lakes and was always interested in what went on in the lakes area, specifically in the summertime. I practically grew up with wrenches in my hands and began working at Oak Hill Marina around 13 years ago. I was hired at Oak Hill after completing the Marine Service Technology classes at Iowa Lakes Community College. Early in life I started taking things apart and even managed to put some of it back together. If you put my desire to fix things with my interest in the area, why wouldn’t I choose to make a career out of my favorite hobby?! My favorite part about working in the lakes area is that I get to live in a place so many people choose to vacation in. On Mondays, when most people have to head home to go back to work, I head back to the lake to work.
When I’m not at work, you can find me spending time with my wife, Jessica, and our two daughters, Rylee (9) and Madalynn (7). My favorite hobbies outside of work are camping with my family, going to dirt track races, and completing home renovation projects!
Doug Allen
Marine Technician
Name Doug Allen
Title Marine Technician
I have been employed at Oak Hill Marina for a little over 3 and a half years. The friendly atmosphere and great staff make Oak Hill a great place to work. I enjoy spending time of the lake and walking the trails in the area. I choose the boat business because I find delight in fixing things and I get to play on the water! I’m originally from Harlan, Iowa and I love snowmobiling in the mountains, hitting the gym, and hanging out with my family. I spend the rest of the year working with an occasional day of fishing or surfing with the Oak Hill Crew!
Dominick Foley
Yard Associate
Name Dominick Foley
Title Yard Associate
Al Koep
Yard Associate
Name Al Koep
Title Yard Associate
Jackie Donkhong
Yard Associate
Name Jackie Donkhong
Title Yard Associate
Scott Hurley
Rigging Technician
Name Scott Hurley
Title Rigging Technician
Sales
Cody Degraaf
Sales Manager
Name Cody Degraaf
Title Sales Manager
For the past 11 years I have made great memories at Oak Hill Marina. I love being able to live and work somewhere most people see as their “get-away” or vacation spot because it offers opportunities that are not available in typical rural Iowa. I chose the boat business because it was something different. To be able to work at a MRAA top 100 marina in the nation while residing in rural Iowa definitely sets us apart from what is “normal”. The boat business offers opportunities to see and experience things most people only dream of. Whether it be the people and places you run across or variety of interesting boats I get to experience first hand, I know it will always be unique.
I have been married to my wife, Ada, for 11 amazing years. Together we have two beautiful daughters Mikaya (13) and Marli (10). As a family, we love living the Okoboji lifestyle from boating and hanging out at the beach to the awesome array of entertainment in the area. Most of our hobbies involve the water, but we do occasionally go on vacation for something new. I, personally, enjoy using our “off season” to head west and go snowmobiling.
Ty Currier
Sales Associate
Name Ty Currier
Title Sales Associate
I have been working for 9 years on the Oak Hill Marina team in our sales department. We treat people as family and follow up with them to ensure they have and will continue to have a great experience. Helping families and individuals find the right water toy with the best features for them so they can create lifelong memories, just as my parents provided for me, is fulfilling. Plus we sell fun, which is one of the many reasons I chose to work in the boating business. The seasonal changes and outdoor activities that are available around the lakes is why I chose to work and live in this area. I also enjoy being close to my family and friends, and also being able to have a boating lifestyle.
I’ve had the good fortune of being a lake rat my entire life. Growing up on the shores of Big Spirit, where my parents still reside, was and still remains a big part of my life. A bigger part of my life is shared with my wife of 24 years, Karen. She loves to boat along with our 2 Golden Retrievers, Cib and Vegas. I enjoy boating, hunting with close friends and our dogs, woodcarving, traveling somewhere warm when time permits, fishing, hanging out with friends, and sharing our hobbies with family members; hopefully they will share with their children someday.
Darin Partello
Sales Associate
Name Darin Partello
Title Sales Associate
Dawn Ressler
Finance Manager
Name Dawn Ressler
Title Finance Manager
At Oak Hill Marina, I love the people I work with. Also, whether you’re a lake home owner or here on vacation, everyone loves summer in Okoboji. The staff and the customers are fantastic. At Oak Hill, where I have been working for 6 years, my responsibilities include registering boats, coordinating deliveries and schedules, and inventory. Essentially, I am here to prepare all the required paperwork once you purchase a boat from us. After 30 years in the banking industry, I was amazed at the financing opportunities we have to offer.
My son lives in Jacksonville, FL with his girlfriend. My daughter lives in Denver, CO with her husband and 2 daughters. I am lucky enough to have winters off to go spend time with my family. In my free time I like to ride my bike, read, and spend time with my great friends!