Colin’s story is a testament to how a single right-place, right-time moment can change the trajectory of a life. What began as a chance introduction to Paradyme’s founder and chairman, Ryan Garland, at one event opened doors that allowed him to pursue his childhood dreams. That encounter sparked a chain of opportunities that took Colin from modest roots to the center of offshore racing’s elite.

Colin shares his remarkable journey from a Midwestern kid on pontoon boats to crew chief of a championship offshore racing team, revealing how chance encounters and relentless hard work created life-changing opportunities:

• Growing up on Fox River in Chicago with modest pontoon boats while dreaming of speedboats
• Moving to Lake Havasu after selling his house during the pandemic housing boom
• Building a successful boat detailing and concierge business for wealthy clients
• Meeting Ryan Garland, which led to introductions that changed the course of his life
• Connecting with racing team owner JR at an event in Miami through that chance chain of introductions
• Transitioning from occasional helper to full-time crew chief of Motlik Racing (#40)
• Managing the logistics of professional offshore racing with costs exceeding $50,000 per event
• Setting a world record for outboard catamaran speed (later broken) with White Boy Rick's sponsorship
• Working alongside notable figures from boating history including Gus Falcone from Cocaine Cowboys
• Balancing race team responsibilities with maintaining relationships with original clients
• Finding fulfillment in living his childhood dream while continuing to push for excellence

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