Omaha Marine Center Staff

Owner
Office
Sales Department

John Lawlor
Boat/ Lifts and Docks
NameJohnLawlor
TitleBoat/ Lifts and Docks
Having been a Nebraska watersports enthusiast and local lake boating rat my entire life combined with an entire career of sporting goods sales management and ethical customer service makes me well suited to help you with your waterfront needs. My specialty is problem-solving. We are here to help and we stand behind what we sell!

Ryan Huber
Sales Manager / MasterCraft Enthusiast
NameRyanHuber
TitleSales Manager / MasterCraft Enthusiast
Boating has been a part of my life for 35 years. I grew up on Johnson Lake, NE and after a long day of working for my dad’s construction company out in the summer’s heat we would load up and spend the evening out on the lake. We would spend many afternoons and weekends out at Johnson Lake and Plum Creek Canyon wakeboarding and having a great time together with friends and family, I have such great memories of those times and traveling for wakeboard competitions with my family. I continued boating all through out my time in the United States Navy while I was Stationed in Washington State. It didn’t matter where I was at, I have always found a way to get out on the water. It’s more than a passion of mine it’s a lifestyle. You could say I live for the water. That is why I made the choice to get into the boating industry and work for Omaha Marine. I want to pass on the passion and lifestyle for boating that I have to others and help them create memories of their own.
I will not only help you find the boat that best fits your family’s needs, I will show you the lifestyle that comes along with it. Weather that is giving you wakeboarding or surfing lessons or help you dock your boat on a windy day, I will be by your side during your boating journey.
Now let’s get your journey started!

Brandon Merkel
Sales Executive
NameBrandon Merkel
TitleSales Executive
I am as passionate as any about the Lake Lifestyle as I have had the opportunity to grow up on Westshores Lake in Waterloo, Nebraska. I love to be on the water and at the Lake even if it isn't in my back yard. As a family we go on about 2-3 fishing excursions a year Throughout the midwet. I get the pleasure of being the deignated Captian on the water. While home I love to get behind my families MasterCraft XT22 and Shred the wake from sun up to sun down And love to share that passion with as many people as possible.
Overall I really enjoy boating in general and strive to live the lake lifestyle everyday I can. It is easy for me to come to work everyday becasue I love sharing the joy that is BOATING!
Parts & Accessories Department
Service Department

Terry Smith
Service Advisor
NameTerrySmith
TitleService Advisor
Terry has been in the marine industry for 24 years and has been with OMC since 2001. He has previously held a Mercury technician certification and has a Yamaha Service Manager Certification.

Mike Meyerpeter
Service Manager/Shop Forman
NameMikeMeyerpeter
TitleService Manager/Shop Forman
Mike shares the duties of Service Manager and handles the day to day operations of the shop. He has been in the marine industry for 25 years and been with OMC since 1995. Mike is Sea Ray, Mercruiser, Indmar, Mercury & Yamaha Outboard Certified. Mike also has 25 years of experience in fiberglass and gel coat repairs.