Meet the Ishkeesh Crew
Captain Nate Eckler
Broker/ Principal
Nate Eckler is a Coast Guard Certified 100 Ton Near Coastal Master with an Assistance Towing Endorsement. Nate has been operating vessels for over 32 years, including the Morris, a 125' former Coast Guard Cutter, which was the largest youth training vessel in operation in the world at the time. He served as a Sea Scout Skipper of the Neptune program and currently runs the non-profit division for the Sea Scout Ship Albatross based out of Martinez, CA. Nate has received numerous awards for his leadership of youth maritime programs.
Captain Nate is also a licensed California Yacht Broker and a proud member of the California Yacht Broker's Association (CYBA). He is chairman of the Web and Social Media Committee for the CYBA and is a member of the Marina West Yacht Club, West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, and Delta Chamber of Commerce and a member and supporter of the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors (BAADS).
In his spare time, Captain Nate enjoys spending time aboard Kingfisher, his 53' Pacemaker Motoryacht in Northern California with his amazing First Mate Shelley.
Shelley Eckler
Owner/ Principal
Shelley Eckler is a member of the Karuk tribe of Northern California and owns multiple boats with her husband and they spend a lot of time up and down the Sacramento Delta region. She is active in community service through membership in the West Sacramento Mighty Rotary, West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, and the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Protection of all things related to the delta has long been a priority for her and her family.
Shelley is also actively involved in non-profit endeavors that support young musicians, as well as sailing adventures for disabled sailors and young adults. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication Studies from California State University, Sacramento and is presently in the process of obtaining her Masters of Pastoral Studies through the Loyola Institute of Ministry within Loyola University, New Orleans.
Deanna Kelsey-Mollwitz
Senior Director, Sales
Deanna has long had a passion for boating and being on the water. She served as a member of the Sea Scout Ship Sea Otter in Benicia, California where she achieved Sea Scouting's equivalent of an Eagle Scout and received a Quartermaster award. She now imparts her love of boating and knowledge to young mariners while serving as Executive Officer and Secretary of the Sea Scout Ship Albatross, which is led by her husband, Adam Mollwitz.
Deanna has overseen marine repair facilities and shipyards and has over 25 years of management experience. She has a degree in Child Psychology paired with double minor studies in Marketing and Human Resources from Penn State University.
She's very passionate about Ishkeesh Marine Services and loves being part of the team!
Kevin Davidson
Yacht Sales Advisor, Pacific Northwest