Gary Soper
First Mate/Deck Boss
Gary Soper, First Mate/ Deck Boss, Wizard
DCL
Gary has lived most of his life near the ocean. He moved to Alaska as a boy and began fishing early on. Deck-savvy and tough, Gary is skipper Keith's most reliable crewman. Known as "Soper" on-board the vessel, Gary is a full-time professional crabber, and currently serves as deck boss and first mate.
Gary has been with the boat for over 20 years. Early on, he worked as a deckhand alongside both Keith and Monte. More recently, he's in charge of deck operations and drives the boat at night when the Wizard operates around the clock. He also maintains and manages both the deck and the crab pots.
A bit grizzled and quiet, Soper is the consummate fisherman, wearing tattoos of a tall ship on one arm, and an anchor on the other. Capt. Keith sees the anchor as symbolic of what Soper represents on-board: a solid dependable team player who has helped build the business with unwavering dedication. As a long-time crew member and friend, Gary is part of the heart and soul of the Wizard.
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