Margaret Acton

Founder - Promoted 11/18/2024

Margaret dedicated over 40 years of hard work, building CVM. She loved to see her grand kids grow with the company but most of all, she loved her great grandchildren Charley and Chet! You could often find Margaret at the marina helping out in the office and store. Margaret enjoyed traveling with friends, swimming, and the Staff Soda Pop Parties! For the past 25 years Margaret spent tireless hours spearheading the annual CVM Poker Run which has raised in excess of $100,000 for north shore charities and organizations!

Favorite Boat: Belle Isle Blue LS6

Dean Acton

Chief Executive Officer

Dean loves the Village! He started working at CVM for his dad Mike and his mom Margaret before CVM opened for business in 1976. Dean enjoys sunset boat cruises with his girlfriend Missy and hanging out with his grandsons Charley and Chet. Dean loves playing in the mountains and racing with Team CVM Motorsports in their Yamaha YXZ!  Dean has seen many many changes in the boating world and is always happy to answer any questions about the Shuswap or your next boat purchase.

Favorite Boat: Regal 42 Fly

Mark Acton

Chief Operations Officer

Mark has spent the better part of his life here at CVM. Starting out on the gas dock and building docks with his buddy’s! His love for toys prompted Mark to enroll at TRU in the Power Sports and Marine Mechanics course and since then he still enjoys working on boats, sleds, and UTV’s. Mark is one of the co-drivers for Team CVM Motorsports in there Yamaha YXZ! Along with his operations duties, Mark still loves helping his customers with their boat purchase to make memories on the lake. Mark loves to spend long days on the lake with his wife, Sheridan and sons, Charley and Chet.

Favorite Boat: Tigé 25ZX

Sheridan Acton

Retail Manager

Sheridan has many years of retail experience and loves to help people find their next purchase. Sheridan has a great eye for fashion and color which is always reflected in the store’s latest inventory. Sheridan enjoys days on the water with friends and family and is always up for a good book.

Favorite Boat : Tigé Z3

Charley Acton

Chief Financial Officer

Now that I am in grade one, I am old enough to help out where I can!  When I am not in school, I’m busy assisting the crew at the marina!

Favorite Boat: Tigé 22RZX

Chet Acton

Aviation Coordinator

I love riding my bike and everything aviation.  Scoring treats out of my Grandpa’s office is pretty cool too!

Curtis Andreas

Sales Manager

Curtis developed a passion for boating from an early age.  He was lucky enough to spend his summers at the Shuswap since he was four years old!  Curtis joined the CVM crew in 2014 after spending 25 years in the automotive industry.  He enjoys sharing his passion for boating with his customers.  Curtis loves spending days on the water with his wife.

Favorite Boat: Regal 42 Grande Coupe

Gerard 'G-Man' Burke

Service Manager

Gerard has been running a smooth Service department for over 6 years. He is exceptionally great with people and enjoys getting his customers back on the water! Gerard really enjoys time out on the water aboard his Regal with friends and Family.

Favorite Boat: Regal 2860

Kirsten Bailey

Office Manager

Kirsten has been taking care of the CVM office duty’s for 6 years. She is always happy and ready to take on the day! She also helps in the store with many different tasks. Kirsten enjoys days off with her kids at the beach.

Favorite Boat: Regal LS2

Richard Dudley

Parts & Service

Richard has been with CVM since 2015. Richard has extensive experience in heavy duty parts and machinery. He is extremely efficient with both parts and warranty administration.  Richard loves golf and is huge sports fan!  Especially the Blue Jays!

Favorite Boat: Berkshire 23SLX

Jaclyn Aspeslet

Parts & Service

Jaclyn is the newest member of our crew!  She comes to us from Kamloops with over 15 years experience in parts and service. Jaclyn now lives at the Shuswap full time with her husband and two boys.  She enjoys boating, dirt biking and sledding.

Favorite Boat:  Berkshire 25RFX SS Arch

Lyle 'Dogger' Smith

Master Marine Technician

Lyle has been an integral member of the team here at CVM for over 46 years! He is a Journeyman Marine Tech and there is no job he can’t do. He has a huge passion for boating. Lyle owns 3 vessels of his own and is always on the water with his family when the weather permits.

Favorite Boat: Nordic Rage

Scott 'Scoot' Acton

Marine Technician / Cultural Attaché

Scott started working periodically at CVM in 2002 with everyone’s dream job, the Gas Dock! Working his way up to the board shop selling accessories for many years. He then craved a bigger challenge and has found his passion in the shop servicing everything marine. He enjoys playing in the mountains with his buds, wake surfing, and fishing. Scott is very diverse so you may see him helping out around CVM wherever he is needed.

Favorite Boat: Tigé 23ZX

Tim Bowden

Marine Technician

Tim originally worked at the gas dock and built many of the docks in the marina!  After a ten year hiatus, Tim returned and is now a Marine Technician.  A local to Scotch Creek, Tim is great local member of our crew.

Matt Martel

Marine Technician

2022

Paul Zart

Marine Technician

2020

Daniel Neuls

Fibreglass Technician

Daniel has been making boats shine for CVM since 2015. He has a special eye for detail and goes the extra mile on every Gel Coat Repair. Daniel can bring any old dull boat back to showroom floor new again! Dan loves to spend his days off fishing and off roading in the Shuswap.

Favourite Boat: Regal 4080

Chilco

Mascot

Favorite Boat: Any one that will take me along!