About Us
Under New Ownership & Management:
Ocean Runner was recently acquired by Steve and Kathy Crum. Steve is a long time boater who left his corporate america software job to move to St John and guide the future of Ocean Runner. A graduate of the University of Louisville with an MBA in marketing and finance, Steve's background includes coaching basketball at the high school and collegiate level (Louisville, Tennessee), banking (commercial lending), management at a large soft drink company and software sales/management for a US based software company.
Kathy is the Marketing Director for Ocean Runner. Kathy's background includes many years as Special Events Director for several large department store chains as well as a stint as the Fashion Director/Editor for a large metropolitan city magazine.
Kathy and Steve were married on St John almost 20 years ago and have 2 children.
Manager: Marty Bruckner - Marty has worked for Ocean Runner off and on since coming to St John on vacation in 2002. Marty started as a boat washer and has worked his way up to manager. He recently returned to Ocean Runner after a stint in the constuction industry (roofing and concrete). He is an ASE Certified Technician and chief mechanic in addition to his management duties. Interests include but not limited to surfing, motors and women.
A few of our Captains:
Captain Jason Moody: Born and raised in Tulsa, OK, Jason began sailing at age 6 on his uncle's 32' Choy Lee on Grand Lake in NE Oklahoma. He has done a short stint in boat and watercraft sales giving him knowledge of powerboats. Jason holds a 100 ton masters with a sailing endorsement and is a PADI dive instructor that has certified over 300 students. He is also a nationally registered EMT volunteering with the Virgin Islands Rescue Squad. He has traveled to Honduras and Australia to both sail and dive. He has been sailing and boating in these waters for the past 3 years.
Captain Tyler "Lips" Johnson - Born and raised on the coast of southern New Hampshire, Tyler grew up around boats and the ocean. His father was a long time commercial fisherman and Tyler spent years working on a Tuna boat. Like most of our captains, Tyler has a wide range of interests that includes snowboarding (he was an instructor), surfing, music and comedy. Tyler is the author of our popular Tyler's Fast Facts on our facebook page, as he is very well read and has a knack for delivering a fact, joke or funny anecdote. He has a 50 ton masters license and promises to deliver a memorable day for all.
Captain Gregory Pogan: Pogan is a local captain who moved to the islands in 1998 to try living here on a working 30 day vacation...Still here. Boat owner and captain for hire the past 10 years. Also spent 2 years as a parasail captain. A diver, avid fisherman and PFD (personal floatation device) all in one large frame...He don't sink! Originally from Ohio has a background in the restaurant business and in sales as well 5 years as a stone mason. Married with a 7 year old daughter. Quote: "Want a fun day in the islands; call on me to go play."
Captain Jimmy Kujawa: Jimmy is a long time St John resident and sailboat captain who has been doing charter boat trips out of Coral Bay for many years. Because of his easy going style, Jimmy gets lots of repeat requests from our guests. Captain Jimmy will deliver a great day for you along with a ton of local knowledge. He will gladly share stories of his many sailing trips (Spain, Portugal, from Anguilla to Grenada).