Meet Our Certified Captains!
Captain T.D. Perez
T.D.Perez has a 25 TON Master Captain License and has lived on the Lake of the Ozarks his whole life.  His many adventures in life took him far from home, however, he returned and became a full time fireman. He also works part time as an EMT, and Captains boats during the summer months. From fireboats, to training in large area search and rescue and SCUBA operations, he has plenty of experience on and off the water to ensure a safe and fun filled day on the Lake of the Ozarks. Â
T.D. Perez is the preferred captain for the “BRIMA”. Â Â
Captain John Stern
John Stern has been boating most of his life and has owned and operated boats for over 40 years. He has spent the last 29 years primarily boating on LOTO and has extensive experience on both performance boats and cruisers. John is a USCG Licensed Inland Master Captain. His goal is to provide you with a great boating experience whether it’s bar hopping, a dinner destination cruise, sunset cruise, a traditional day of coving, or a combination of activities. Bachelor and bachelorette parties will appreciate his experience. John has the ability to help you tailor your day to fit the exact desires of your group. John’s goal is to make your day on the water a safe and memorable experience. Â
Captain Mettler
Captain Mettler is a local fireman with plenty of hours on the Hose Monkey, and a certified 25 TON master Captain. Â Captain Mettler loves the Lake area and all that it has to offer and loves to share it with everyone. Captain Mettler has Captained many charters for clients since day one and can make sure you are having a great time on the water.
Marty Clark
Marty Clark is a seasoned legal professional and community leader with a distinguished career in the judiciary. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from Fort Hays State University and completed specialized court jurisdiction training at the National Judicial College. Marty served as a District Magistrate Judge for the 20th Judicial District in Kansas from 1998 to 2021, overseeing a wide range of cases, particularly focusing on juvenile offenders and child welfare.
In addition to his primary role, Marty has been a Municipal Court Judge for Natoma and Sylvan Grove, Kansas, since 2006 and 2018, respectively. His previous roles include serving as an Administrative Contact for the Juvenile Justice Authority and as a Court Services Officer.
Marty has contributed to various legal and community boards, including the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission and the Kansas Judges Assistance Committee. His dedication has earned him multiple awards, such as the 2020 Lee Nusser Award and the 1998 Kansas C.A.S.A. Judge of the Year.
Beyond his legal career, Marty is actively involved in local organizations and has a passion for racing, where he has achieved numerous championships. Post-retirement, he works part-time in plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and boat dock services, while also operating a charter service at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Chris Smith
I grew up vacationing at Lake of the Ozarks and I know the lake well.
After retiring I moved to the lake full time.
I then attended World Wide Marine Training LLC to become a
US Coast Guard Licensed Captain. I obtained my 25-ton Masters
License. I then began chartering for a few different people on Lake of
the Ozarks. I soon learned that I really enjoyed driving the larger
boats. I was then hired to work on the Celebration boats and was able
to obtain my 100-ton Masters License. With this rating I would be able
to Captain any size boat on Lake of the Ozarks. In 2023 I worked for
Redhead Yacht Club, Captain Craig’s Luxury Charters, Shady Gators,
The Getaway Watercraft Rentals, Pirates Point and a handful of private owners looking for a Captain to drive their personal boats.
I have driven all sizes of boats from pontoon to 58′ Sea Rays.
I have been very busy doing Captain work and enjoy every day I’m on the water.
