ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Hey everyone, my name is Matthew Lester, and I was born and raised in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I’m the founder of Aqua Shine Pro, and I’ve spent most of my life on Beaver Lake, so much so that I decided to turn it into my office.
I graduated from Eureka Springs High School in 2022 and went on to further my education at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. In Spring 2026, I will earn my Bachelors of Science in Business Administration in Finance, with concentrations in Management and Investments and a minor in Economics. I chose this path to build a strong foundation in how to operate and grow a business successfully.
Over the past seven years, I worked at Starkey Marina under the management of the Womack and Zachary families. During that time, I spent several years as a dockhand and later served two years as an assistant manager. Some of my best memories come from working alongside Steve and the Zacharys. I also assisted in the construction of multiple docks including, the well-known Corona Dock and Ultra Dock.
And yes, if you’ve enjoyed pizza at the marina over the past seven years, there’s a good chance I made it. I probably turned out well over 10,000 pizzas, and if you remember that pizza from one summer that was especially good, I was likely behind the wheel. I took pride in the pizza kitchen the same way I take pride in everything I do.
During my time at the marina, I gained hands-on experience detailing rental boats, which eventually turned into a small side hustle caring for friends’ boats during my time off. That experience is what ultimately led to the creation of Aqua Shine Pro.
Now, here we are. My goal is simple: to help you enjoy a stress-free, lake-filled summer while knowing your boat, dock, or property is taken care of. I’m incredibly excited to serve this community and grateful for the support.
Thank you all in advance, and I look forward to seeing you on the lake.
