Fish Springs Marina Staff

Fish Springs Marina's dedicated staff are on hand to keep your motor running and ensure that your time on Watauga is both fun and safe.

Brian Phelps, Service Technician

A native of Bluff City, TN, Brian is a 2003 graduate of the prestigous Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) in Daytona Beach, Florida.

With several years of service training, Brian is qualified to work on all engine makes and models, specializing in Mercury and Mercruiser. Brian resides in Bluff City, TN with his wife, Lora and their three dogs Max, Bear and Bailey.

Steve Walsh, Harbor Manager

Steve Walsh is no stranger to Fish Springs. He has worked occasionally at the marina for a couple of years, so he's very familiar with the campground, slips and general operations. He has now joined the staff in a full-time capacity as Fish Springs' new Harbor Manager.

Steve has 18 years of industrial and resort maintenance, and is a licensed electrician in two states. He also held a supervisory position at North American Polyester in Elizabethton.

In his role as harbor master, Steve will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the marina, such as customer
service, slip rentals, slip maintenance and maintenance of the water and electrical systems. He will also play a big part in new construction at Fish Springs including new docks and covered slips.

Although summertime leisure hours are rare for a Harbor Manager, during his off hours Steve enjoys UT football and any other activity that brings him back to the lake, including bass fishing and boating. He
resides in Hampton with his wife, Missy and their son, Blake.

"From service to sales to staff, we want to make Fish Springs the best, most efficient marina on Watauga Lake," said Steve. If you have questions about anything related to the marina, give Steve a call at (423) 768-2336.

Roy Keller, Sales and Rental Reservations

Roy Keller slips his own sailboat at Fish Springs, but now he makes sure everyone has a chance to enjoy boating by managing the marina's boat rental program.

Roy is responsible for getting the boats out, educating customers on their use and keeping Fish Springs' fleet of eight rental boats sparkling clean and fueled up. He also assists with store management and issuing fishing licenses.

Roy's background is in engineering. As a former commercial pilot, Roy still has his head in the clouds. In his spare time, he enjoys sailing and piloting his newly acquired Aventura plane, an amphibian plane which allows him to land on water or land. He resides in Sugar Grove, NC with his wife, Janice.