Emotion Kayaks has filled four positions with new personnel in a bid to keep up with growth.


Chris Riggins was hired as director of operations and product development, Brenda Bierkamp in parts procurement and accounts payable, Candace Weaver in customer service and marketing and Dave Hart as warehouse manager


“Our company is seeing a solid growth phase,” says Tom Strauss, president of Emotion Kayaks. “We want to make sure our operations, service and systems are all the best for our retailers and sales force, so getting Chris, Brenda  Dave and Candace on board has been amazing for us to keep our standards high.”


Headquartered in Berks County, PA, Emotion Kayaks was launched in 2003 by Tom and Diane Strauss and Tom Martell to develop and deliver innovative recreational and fishing kayaks.