We are a husband (Casey) & wife (Kristin) team that have been together for 25 years. Casey was born and raised in Texas while Kristin is a farm girl at heart raised in Iowa. Both of us have extensive experience working in the marine science field. Kristin currently works for NOAA as a marine mammal biologist & Casey is operating his custom wooden boat business, Kea Custom Boats.
We have one daughter who is the light of our lives – she is an aspiring marine science student & is currently a senior in high school. As a family we love to sail and spend time outside. We have two rescue pups, Isla & Pico as well as a flock of chickens and one duck, Buttercup.
Our home is located on Bainbridge Island in the beautiful Pacific Northwest nestled amongst the towering Douglas fir trees and close to the bluffs overlooking Puget Sound.
We have lived in this area for over 20 years and the beauty never fades, it always gives me a feeling of awe.
We are so grateful to build a life here and raise our daughter in an area with so much natural beauty.
Who is the Fantail? The New Zealand Fantail bird is known for its playful energy and resilience and is seen as a symbol of joy, strength, and new beginnings. This aligns with the qualities we are bringing to the future & our new business. It’s also a nod to our love for New Zealand and all of the happy memories we have created there during our visits.
The native New Zealand fantail. Photo Credit: New Zealand Geographic.
Casey & Kristin at Huka Falls in Taupo, New Zealand – July 2025