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We’re changing the way we travel on water

Join us on our journey into the future

Our mission

Our mission is to transition marine propulsion to EV, making boating simpler, quieter, cleaner, and more accessible for all involved. We are building the world’s most capable electric vessel fleet. Smarter. Connected.

9 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) equivalent avoided
6 States & Province Sea Trials
10 Boat Builder Partners

Performance

Power when you need it, but efficient enough for a full day’s operations.

Climate Forward

Zero emissions means a cleaner marine environment and a healthier workplace for your crew.

Data Driven

Fleet management software delivers operational intelligence and OTA updates for continued performance improvement.

Safer Operation

Minimize noise pollution for a more pleasant, discreet, and safer operation.

Lower Maintenance Costs

Reduce fuel costs and lower your downtime with a more efficient maintenance schedule.

Jones Act Compliant

Eligible for federal and state subsidies.

Our Partners

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The Team

Photon Marine is powered by a creative, dedicated team that thrives on resilience and passion. Together, we’re building a culture where bold ideas and hard work fuel the shift toward a cleaner, smarter marine future.

Marcelino Alvarez
Chief Executive Officer
A lifelong boater who grew up fishing and diving in South Florida, Marcelino brings a unique blend of marine passion and technology expertise to his role, having previously founded Uncorked Studios—a product design firm that worked with major brands like Samsung, Nike, Google, and Intel.

Jake Booth
Test Development Captain
With extensive experience operating vessels from Key West to Alaska and beyond, Jake plays a critical role in both vessel operation and construction. His in-depth knowledge of maritime systems ensures each vessel is optimized for safety, performance, and innovation. A hands-on leader, Jake bridges the gap between engineering and real-world application, ensuring seamless operations at sea.

Alex Hopkins
Bookkeeper
Alex is a detail-oriented, creative problem solver. As the founder of Practically Magic Bookkeeping, he is enthusiastic about helping other owners and organizations bring their mission to fruition.

Alana Kambury
Director of Operations
Alana has a penchant for connecting people. Steeped in various communities – from food and wine to sustainable business; from climbing to electric vehicles; and being raised in Oregon – means Alana is able to resource and connect a variety of minds, perspectives and projects. For Photon, this means connecting systems and teammates to increase clarity and efficiency in a rapidly growing business.

Marcus Marjama
VP of Engineering
Marcus is a seasoned product development executive with a strong track record of turning ideas into market-ready solutions through human-centered design. With a career spanning motorsports, automotive, consumer goods, and the marine industry, he brings a rare combination of technical depth and cross-sector insight. Raised in central Oregon, Marcus developed an early passion for building, which has evolved into a leadership style focused on innovation, scalable manufacturing (both domestic and global), and defensible IP strategy. At Photon, he drives product strategy and development with a clear focus on delivering value, accelerating time to market, and positioning the company for sustainable growth.

Cyrus Metcalf
SR. Embedded Systems Engineer
Cyrus is a Senior Software Developer focused on creating production-ready software solutions for industrial and automotive applications. I'm passionate about bringing teams together, and strive to create positive impact on the world with my work. Outside of work, I play guitar, work in my garden, and I lead Dungeons and Dragons games for my friends and family.

Sawyer Plank
Mechanical Engineer
Sawyer started his career working both on and off the shop floor designing and machining components for aerospace and semiconductor industries. Before joining the engineering team at Photon, he also worked in systems R&D designing hybrid-redox iron flow batteries for long duration, grid-scale energy storage. Sawyer holds a B.S. in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Oregon State University.

Nick Schoeps
Chief Technical Officer, Co-Founder
Nick is the CTO of Photon Marine and has spent his career pushing the limits of EVs. A veteran of electric motorsports; he took Team Motoczysz to three consecutive Isle of Man TT-Zero victories. His teams are equally successful off the track, launching the EV brand Bultaco, designing an electric superbike with Pierre Treblanche, and solving production EV challenges for Borg Warner, Arcimoto, and Magna International. He is a calm leader with a systems thinking and growth mindset – always ready for a challenge.

Brent Stevens
Embedded Systems Engineer
Growing up in a commercial fishing family in Nova Scotia, Brent grew up on the water. While on land, he taught himself cars and computers, getting hooked on finding ways to get more out of things than they were built to give. Now, he spends most of his time somewhere between a garage and a keyboard, and as an embedded systems engineer at Photon he gets to do the same thing to electric boats. In addition to tinkering in a garage with friends, you can find him fishing or golfing. His dream is to someday own a sport fishing boat and a restomod Euro car.

Chad White
Sr. Sales Manager
Chad grew up in Texas, moved to Oregon 25 years ago to pursue mountain sports, bounced around from Washington, Utah, Colorado, Ohio, and Thailand. He loves to be outside and the majority of his work life has been in the outdoor industry. Climbing was his #1 for 20 years, then mountain biking, and snowboarding. He loves being around people, making them laugh, and learning how people tick. If you see me say hi, I guarantee I will say hi back 🙂.

Quentin Wilson
Lead Engineering Technician
Life long motorcycle industry professional turned prototype technician. Born in Wyoming, raised in Central Texas, shaped in Southern California, cemented in Oregon. Family/Friends, Figuring out or fixing mechanical things, Fast vehicles, cats, camping, travel for recreation are all top tier.

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