From left: Chad Smith, Simon Gardner, Ann Hornbeck, Peter Hornbeck.

Simon Gardner, the General Manager at Hornbeck Boats has been building boats with Peter since 1998. He lives in Minerva with his wife Trish, and twin boys Noah and Benjamin. He enjoys spending time with his family, paddling, fishing, and skiing.

Chad Smith was born and raised in Olmstedville. He had learned the trade from Pete and Simon throughout high school. He has become a highly skilled craftsman. You can catch him on local ponds and rivers paddling and fly fishing.

Peter and Ann settled in on Troutbrook Road in 1973. They have been busy ever since building up the boat business, creating a pond, clearing fields, and planting gardens. They have a daughter, Leigh, who helps out in her spare time by selling boats in the Saratoga area. Five very friendly dogs are the official greeters at the boat shop.