Our Team

Jim Parsons | Sumner, Washington

Jim is the President of Troutlodge Marine LLC and a Senior Vice President of Troutlodge, Inc.  Jim has been with Troutlodge since 1998, leading the company's Technical Services Department, which includes research, genetics, health management, regulatory relations, and broodstock management.  Prior to joining Troutlodge, Jim spent over 20 years in the commercial trout industry in Idaho.  He is now a part of the Troutlodge ownership team and is excited to lead the company's efforts to expand into commercial marine aquaculture.  When not working with fish, Jim can be found catching them, anywhere and everywhere.    

Steve Brown | Tacoma, Washington

Steve is the Chairman of Troutlodge, Inc. and Troutlodge Marine LLC.  In addition, Steve leads the sales and development efforts for Troutlodge Marine, working actively with the Troutlodge Marine team to identify and pursue new opportunties around the world.  Steve has been involved with Troutlodge as the company's Chief Legal Counsel since 1981, and now is a part of the company's ownership team.  

Fabricio Bueno | Vero Beach, Florida

Fabricio is the General Manager of Troutlodge Marine Farms of Florida. He joined the company in December 2008, after serving the company's predecessors prior to then. He enjoys the whole process of fish production and the challenges of working with new species. He envisions Troutlodge Marine becoming a leader in marine finfish juvenile production, as well as the supply of ornamental fish through the Proaquatix division. Fabricio holds a Bachelor's degree from Jacksonville University and a Master's from Auburn University, and enjoys fishing, diving, surfing, and spending time with his wife and dog when not working with fish.

Eric Wagner | Vero Beach, Florida

Eric came to Troutlodge Marine following the transition in ownership from Dyer Aqua. He had been with Dyer since 2001, and therefore brings a wealth of experience to help lead our team in Vero Beach. Before joining Dyer Aqua, Eric was involved in catfish research at Auburn University, where he received his Master's Degree in aquaculture. He also has experience in oyster research at Louisiana State University. Eric's vision for Troutlodge Marine is that we become the world leader in supplying marine eggs and fingerlings, and he says the best part of his job is that he gets to produce a product with real and meaningful value for our customers. When not at work, Eric enjoys fishing and spending time with his family.

Drew Gaskins | Vero Beach, Florida

Drew joined Troutlodge Marine in January 2009, and already "loves the rewards of being an integral member of our team of innovative employees." Like his coworkers, he is dedicated to working towards meeting the challenges of producing the highest quality genetic material for the marine aquaculture industry, and envisions Troutlodge Marine as the world leader in this field. He comes to Troutlodge Marine with extensive education and experience in the industry, having earned degrees in Oceanographic Marine Technology and Aquaculture, and having worked as a marine shrimp production technician and water quality technician at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute's Aquaculture Division. When not culturing fish, Drew enjoys catching them, as well as restoring classic boats and spending time playing in the coastal waters of Florida.

Shane Matlock | Kona, Hawaii

Shane Matlock is a hatchery technician with Troutlodge Marine Farms of Kona. He joined the company in July 2008, following six years with the Mote Marine Laboratory in Summerland Key, Florida. While serving as the Facilities Manager of the Summerland Key field station for Mote, Shane studied gained extensive experience in many aspects of marine aquaculture. In addition, he led the erection of the NOAA Nancy Foster Eco-Discovery Center - Living Reef Exhibit. He is excited to be a part of Troutlodge Marine's emergence as a leader in warm and cold water marine aquaculture from the company's facilities in Kona. When not culturing fish, he enjoys spending time with his wife and snorkeling, and hopes to soon begin diving lessons.