THE TEAM
Our leadership team oversees a wide variety of resources and talented team members consisting of seasoned property managers and harbormasters, hospitality leaders, personnel managers, engineers and contractors, finance and accounting professionals, and sales and revenue managers. They are as passionate about the outdoors as our guests. With decades of experience in hospitality, development, operations, and management, it is this shared passion that sets us apart.
DARBY CAMPBELL
Chairman, Go Outdoors
Darby Campbell is a highly accomplished entrepreneur known for his keen ability to spot opportunities with potential. His transformative ventures span across a wide range of industries and sectors. Darby starts every project with the end in mind – the consumer; creating spaces and places to enjoy every moment.
CHRIS OOTEN
CEO, Go Outdoors
Chris Ooten is a visionary leader known for his innovative development strategy. The ultimate player-coach, Chris leads best-in-class teams prioritizing performance, culture, and processes across a diverse range of platforms. His forward-thinking approach fosters excellence in everything we do.
SHAWN MACKING
President, Marina Division
Shawn Macking is one of only 500 Certified Marina Managers in the world, a single piece of his advanced and extensive marina management portfolio. His executive leadership combines innovation with integrated operations, consistently producing best in class properties.
Harrison Carmichael, Darby Campbell,
Chris Ooten and Shawn Macking
DALE KAETZEL
President, Entertainment Division
When producing happy places is part of your mission statement, your leadership team should include a themed entertainment leader and innovative executive with a proven track record; enter Dale Kaetzel. He serves as our trailblazing entertainment guide as we diversify our property offerings.
RYAN CAMPBELL
Vice President, Acquisitions
Meet Ryan Campbell, the seasoned leader spearheading our acquisitions team. His wealth of operational and industry-specific knowledge ensures our continued strategic growth across a diverse group of hospitality platforms.
WAYNE VAN DER POLL
Vice President, Accounting
Wayne has expertise in leading ERP systems for companies such as Unilever, SAP, Toyota, The Coca-Cola Company, and KPMG. At Go Outdoors he leverages his experience to maximize efficiency and drive growth.
RICHARD “RIC” CHEYNEY
Chief, Marina Operations
Leveraging extensive expertise and a rich background in maritime management spanning over 25 years, Ric Cheyney plays a vital role in driving operational excellence within our organization. He exemplifies dedication and discipline while simultaneously delivering the leadership needed to successfully steer our property-level marina management team.
ANDY HAYES
Director, Acquisitions
Andy Hayes, the resourceful Director of our acquisitions team, is a respected authority in the field of real estate, known for his comprehensive research and deep industry insights. His due diligence lays the foundation for our continued portfolio expansion.
HARRISON CARMICHAEL
Regional Operations Manager, Marina Division
Harrison has an in-depth understanding of the industry, having served roles from dockhand to charter captain to general manager. As an AMI Certified Clean Marina Operator, he standardizes policies and best practices across our marina portfolio.
Andy Hayes and Ryan Campbell
Chris Ooten and Darby Campbell
“The team has a strong sense of follow-through with their projects and are truly committed to the completion of each. They have a good understanding of true partnership—they respect the financial needs and requirements of each party involved.”
– Tim Topham
Knoxville Area President, Mountain Commerce Bank
“I trust these guys completely. They operate with transparency that allows their partners to know what’s going on, the challenges and roadblocks ahead, and how they plan to deal with them. And they always ask for input before making final decisions.”
– John Finch
Co-Owner/CEO, PBG Builders