The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is the result of year-round planning, reviewing, and improving. The Shootout Board of Directors plays a central role in making the event the premier boat race in the Midwest, and a favorite among boaters around the world!
Here’s a closer look at the members of the Lake of the Ozarks community who serve on the Shootout Board…
Name: Ron Duggan
Board Position: President
Ron Duggan is the driving force behind the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Powerboat Races and many people say he is reason it is so very successful. “Captain Ron,” as he is nicknamed by many, directs the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Board operations, as well as all the board meetings.
Shootout Position: Ron also oversees the Shootout Committee. During the races he oversees all land operations on the Captain Ron’s Bar and Grill property, and he assists anywhere else he is needed.
Business: Ron is the owner of Sunrise Abstracting and Title Services; Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill, a restaurant and entertainment complex with rental cabins; Cannon Smoked Saloon, an old west themed restaurant serving barbeque and home style meals; The Stables, a large event venue; and Sunwest Property Management, which manages condominium associations.
Favorite thing about the Shootout: Raising money for the charities and fire departments.
Name: Don Silva
Board Position: Co-Vice President.
Don assists in the oversight of the Shootout Committees and the decisions made about the Shootout.
Shootout Position: Co-organizer of the Shootout Poker Run.
Business: Laurie Motors, auto and truck repair and towing. Laurie Tent Rental, rental of tables, chairs, tents, bounce houses, party supplies, DJ equipment, light towers, generators, and other party equipment.
Favorite thing about the Shootout: “The racing part is my favorite. I love the fast boats, and the poker run is fun.”
Name: Mark Maasen
Board Position: Co-Vice President.
Mark assists in the oversight of the Shootout Committees and helps make decisions about the Shootout.
Shootout Position: Mark oversees the corporate sponsorships and the Shootout on the Strip Street Party, with his wife Tiffany, who is also the organizer of the Make-A-Wish Powerboat Rides. The Maasens’ business, Poly Lift, also sponsors the Shootout Poker Run. During the races Mark is on site to help coordinate the professional class with the start boat. “It can get extremely hot inside a boat with a closed canopy when they are waiting to race. I try to speed it up as much as I possibly can,” Mark said. He also helps with anything else that is needed. “It’s a big team effort.”
Business: Mark owns Poly Lift Boat Lifts, selling top-of-the-line boat lifts for all floating watercrafts. Poly Lift also sells a wide assortment of used lifts, and offers a 24-7 full service department.
Favorite thing about the Shootout:
“I love handing over the checks to the charities. The responses you get from them warms your heart. I love giving back to the community. My second favorite is the Make-A-Wish Powerboat rides. It is cool to see the smiles on the faces of the special needs kids and those who are living day-to-day, hoping there will be a tomorrow. I also like getting together with all the old friends and families I only get to see at the Shootout. And I love the street party. It is a huge event that brings all the community people out there, and the drivers get a chance to hang out and talk about their boats. It is cool to listen to them talk and interact with all the people.”
Name: Connie Weyer
Board Position: Treasurer (for six years)
Shootout Position: Connie organizes the Shootout Poker Run, and she gives rides to children in the Make a Wish Powerboat rides. “We also participate in just about every Shootout event,” Connie said.
Business: Connie owns Advantage Marine, selling Cypress Cay Tri-Toons, and offering brokered boats, accessories and a full service department.
Favorite thing about the Shootout: “The Make-A-Wish Powerboat Rides for handicapped and ill children, the Shootout Poker Run, and the Shootout Street Party.”
Name: Kent Morris
Board Position: Secretary
Position at the Shootout: Kent is in charge of safety on the race course. He sets up the course, closes the course when it is unsafe for boats to run, and he opens the course to racers. He does all this by communicating with the water patrol, the race command center, and the start and radar officials. He also handles issues with spectators.
Business: Kent is the owner of the Deepwater Inn and Pirate’s Point Gas Dock, offering 87 and 93 octane fuel, as well as waverunner, boat, kayak and water mat rentals. He also owns K&T Seamless Guttering & Siding and Snow Removal, as well as Safe Shuttle Service-Off the Hook Party Bus, which offers 14 passenger buses that can be rented for winery tours, bachelor parties, birthdays and more.
Favorite thing about the Shootout: “The big payoff for me is we are racing for the many local and deserving charities and firefighters. I also love seeing the amazing speeds on the race course and the cheers of the crowds after a spectacular run! I am in front of the crowd, in the safety zone, so I get to see and hear all the excitement!”
Name: Frank Scarpino
Board Position: Board Member.
Shootout Position: Frank is in charge of parking approximately 3,800 cars over the course of the Shootout events.
Business: He is retired from General Motors where he worked in international sales of locomotives
Favorite thing about the Shootout: “The financial support we give to the Lake area charities and fire districts. That is what keeps me going,” Frank enthused.
Name: Karie Maasen
Board Position: Board Member.
Shootout Position: Karie oversees the the vendor check-in, the Poker Run, the Shootout Auction and anywhere else she is needed.
Business: Budget Blinds. Since Budget Blinds is one of almost 1,000 franchises, they are able to offer a vast selection, great pricing and warranties to all their customers. They also offer professional installation.
Favorite thing about the Shootout: “I love raising money for the local organizations that benefit from the Shootout, and we usually participate in the Poker Run. I love the fun and the crowds that come from all over.”
Name: Mike Kenagy
Board Position: Board member.
Mike considers the input from the Shootout committees and then assists with determining what is best for the Shootout and the charities.
Shootout Position: He does whatever is needed at the time of the event.
Business: Mike is the Executive Director of the Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association, which is made up of all the marine dealers and other businesses that support the boating industry at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Favorite thing about the Shootout: “The promotion of the Lake in general. The Shootout brings a lot of visitors to the Lake of the Ozarks, and that expands the boating lifestyle at the Lake.”
