The Stuart Sailfish Club Board of Directors

Mark has been involved with the Stuart Sailfish Club since childhood and is one of the few members to win the Club’s prestigious Light Tackle Tournament. A licensed 50-Ton Master Captain, he has fished extensively throughout Florida, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Venezuela. Mark works in large aircraft hangar door construction and lives in Stuart with his wife. They have two grown children starting families of their own.

Kimberly is the owner of Stuart Design Company, a marine interior design firm inspired by life on the water. Married to a sportfishing captain, she’s traveled the world exploring the best fishing destinations—with their daughter catching her first marlin at age six. Kimberly joined the club to help preserve its legacy while bringing fresh ideas to support its future.

With over 25 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, Patricia brings deep financial expertise to her role as Treasurer. Based in Port St. Lucie, she has worked with both corporations and individuals across the U.S. and abroad. She’s passionate about building client trust and delivering strategic financial insight with integrity and accuracy.

Stef is a Stuart local, avid angler, and co-owner of Uncharted Marine Services—one of the club’s proud sponsors. Originally from the Northeast, she grew up fishing for tuna and now enjoys chasing wahoo and other offshore species aboard her Viking with her husband and three children. Stef joined the board to help carry the club’s legacy forward for the next generation.

Chip joined the board in 2020 and brings over 35 years of tournament fishing experience. Raised on Cape Cod in a family-run charter operation, he’s chased giant bluefin tuna and billfish across the East Coast, Bahamas, and Costa Rica. As an IGFTO tournament observer and proud mentor to junior anglers, Chip is dedicated to passing on fishing knowledge across generations.

Originally from Arizona, Samantha moved to Stuart in 2018 and quickly fell in love with the offshore lifestyle. A passionate angler and Montessori teacher, she’s often found behind the bar at the club or helping organize fishing education events. Samantha is committed to keeping the club’s mission alive for future generations.

A member of the Stuart Sailfish Club for over 15 years, Richard has served in multiple leadership roles. He’s been a Treasure Coast local for over 50 years and enjoys both inshore and offshore fishing, as well as hunting. Richard and his wife, Tammy, have been married for 33 years and are proud parents to two daughters, Marena and Kaysea.