Shep Brown's

rozbeezer · 05-20-2019, 09:48 AM

What ever happened to Steve Hinchey at Shep Brown's in Meredith? We will miss him.

rick35 · 05-20-2019, 10:32 AM

He’s gone from their web page already. We will miss him. He’s been the continuity through different ownership. Good guy.

Taz · 05-20-2019, 10:41 AM

Just talked to him last Sunday. Anyone know where he went?

rick35 · 05-20-2019, 10:47 AM

Thankfully Chris is still there. I think all the other people in management are new since the change in ownership.

Taz · 05-20-2019, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rick35

Thankfully Chris is still there. I think all the other people in management are new since the change in ownership.

Yes, Chris is there but isn't he in parts now? Steve took good care of my boat. I hope that is not going to change.

Garcia · 05-20-2019, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rozbeezer

What ever happened to Steve Hinchey at Shep Brown's in Meredith? We will miss him.

News to me! He was there when I launched the boat in early May.

Electric man · 05-20-2019, 02:12 PM

I was there yesterday.
Chris was there but no Steve.
I hope Chris doesn't go anywhere.
I don't like that kind of change.

Garcia · 05-20-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Electric man

I was there yesterday.
Chris was there but no Steve.
I hope Chris doesn't go anywhere.
I don't like that kind of change.

Both Chris and Steve have been incredibly helpful over the decades. If, in fact Steve is gone it will be a big loss!

rick35 · 05-20-2019, 05:08 PM

Found Steve online and he had been at Sheps since 1993. That’s a lot of happy customers.

Taz · 05-21-2019, 10:39 AM

I called Sheps today to find out who to contact when service is needed since Steve is no longer there. I always called Steve and he would take care of it. When I asked the woman who do I contact now that Steve is gone, she said "hold on a minute while I figure that out" She comes back on the line and said "contact Chris." I pointed out he is the parts manager now and asked if he has moved from parts and she said "yes." Website still has Chris listed as the parts manager and there is no one with title of service manager.

Hope this will not be a problem.

rick35 · 05-21-2019, 11:05 AM

I've worked with Chris in the past and he's a good guy too. I don't think there will be any issues. If they lost their techs we'd be in trouble.

radioman · 05-21-2019, 12:41 PM

I am shocked to learn that Steve has elected to leave after so many years!! I do hope that he has found something that will be rewarding in all ways, he most certainly has earned that.Chris hopefully will be promoted and will continue the great service that has marked Sheps over the years.
I have known and worked with these guys for, the past 15 years and I will tell you that it will not be easy to find a replacement for either.
Their new GM is a great guy, a real people person, I am certain he will be a shining star in the years ahead.

Good luck Steve

garysanfran · 05-21-2019, 05:07 PM

It's shocking news to me. My family has done business with Shep's since 1961 and Steve was the best.

He spent time in Florida and Myrtle Beach over the winter...Hope he found something in the sun.

GUD 2 GO! · 05-28-2019, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

It's shocking news to me. My family has done business with Shep's since 1961 and Steve was the best.

He spent time in Florida and Myrtle Beach over the winter...Hope he found something in the sun.

I hear Steve is back at Lakeport

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Taz · 05-29-2019, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GUD 2 GO!

I hear Steve is back at Lakeport

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Lakeport Landing, where the new building is being built in place of the old fire station?

SAMIAM · 05-31-2019, 06:09 AM

I've known Steve since he worked for Tup Goodhue in center Harbor.....no nicer guy on the planet.......I'm sure he'll do well at Lakeport

garysanfran · 05-31-2019, 06:24 AM

Some people are well suited for their careers and have, not only the needed skills, but the personality also.

Steve has both...

garysanfran · 06-13-2019, 10:30 AM

Chris Ireland is doing a great job.

I had a last minute issue before my launch and Chris took care of it on a very tight schedule. They are backed up two weeks for service.

ericnh · 06-14-2019, 03:41 PM

I purchased my boat at Lakeport Landing and they also serviced it.... very good people and ownership. A great place to add a talent like Steve!

Cobalt 25 · 06-16-2019, 07:34 AM

Is Ronnie still the service manager at Lakeport?

05-20-2019, 09:48 AM	#1
rozbeezer Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Shep Brown's What ever happened to Steve Hinchey at Shep Brown's in Meredith? We will miss him.

05-20-2019, 10:41 AM	#3
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 347 Thanks: 3 Thanked 70 Times in 47 Posts	sheps Just talked to him last Sunday. Anyone know where he went?

05-20-2019, 02:12 PM	#7
Electric man Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Framingham,MA Posts: 16 Thanks: 275 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Sheps I was there yesterday. Chris was there but no Steve. I hope Chris doesn't go anywhere. I don't like that kind of change.

05-21-2019, 10:39 AM	#10
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 347 Thanks: 3 Thanked 70 Times in 47 Posts	Steve I called Sheps today to find out who to contact when service is needed since Steve is no longer there. I always called Steve and he would take care of it. When I asked the woman who do I contact now that Steve is gone, she said "hold on a minute while I figure that out" She comes back on the line and said "contact Chris." I pointed out he is the parts manager now and asked if he has moved from parts and she said "yes." Website still has Chris listed as the parts manager and there is no one with title of service manager. Hope this will not be a problem.

05-21-2019, 12:41 PM	#12
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 216 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	Shep Browns I am shocked to learn that Steve has elected to leave after so many years!! I do hope that he has found something that will be rewarding in all ways, he most certainly has earned that.Chris hopefully will be promoted and will continue the great service that has marked Sheps over the years. I have known and worked with these guys for, the past 15 years and I will tell you that it will not be easy to find a replacement for either. Their new GM is a great guy, a real people person, I am certain he will be a shining star in the years ahead. Good luck Steve

05-20-2019, 10:32 AM	#2
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	He’s gone from their web page already. We will miss him. He’s been the continuity through different ownership. Good guy.

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05-20-2019, 10:47 AM	#4
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	Thankfully Chris is still there. I think all the other people in management are new since the change in ownership.

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05-20-2019, 05:08 PM	#9
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	Found Steve online and he had been at Sheps since 1993. That’s a lot of happy customers.

05-21-2019, 11:05 AM	#11
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	I've worked with Chris in the past and he's a good guy too. I don't think there will be any issues. If they lost their techs we'd be in trouble.

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05-21-2019, 05:07 PM	#13
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,566 Thanks: 661 Thanked 676 Times in 345 Posts	I hope it's a voluntary move... It's shocking news to me. My family has done business with Shep's since 1961 and Steve was the best. He spent time in Florida and Myrtle Beach over the winter...Hope he found something in the sun. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

05-31-2019, 06:09 AM	#16
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,893 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,675 Times in 585 Posts	I've known Steve since he worked for Tup Goodhue in center Harbor.....no nicer guy on the planet.......I'm sure he'll do well at Lakeport

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05-31-2019, 06:24 AM	#17
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,566 Thanks: 661 Thanked 676 Times in 345 Posts	"No nicer guy on the planet"... Some people are well suited for their careers and have, not only the needed skills, but the personality also. Steve has both... __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

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06-13-2019, 10:30 AM	#18
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,566 Thanks: 661 Thanked 676 Times in 345 Posts	So far... Chris Ireland is doing a great job. I had a last minute issue before my launch and Chris took care of it on a very tight schedule. They are backed up two weeks for service. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

06-14-2019, 03:41 PM	#19
ericnh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 96 Thanks: 18 Thanked 120 Times in 37 Posts	Lakeport Landing is VERY good! Great place for Steve I purchased my boat at Lakeport Landing and they also serviced it.... very good people and ownership. A great place to add a talent like Steve!

06-16-2019, 07:34 AM	#20
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 216 Thanks: 227 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Is Ronnie still the service manager at Lakeport?