Ralph Frese (Mr. Canoe)

The founder and the spirit of Chicagoland Canoe Base.

He started this wonderful adventure, he built the business, the buildings and his touch can be seen in everything here.

He is Chicagoland Canoe Base.

The Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame

Jon Maleta

The Senior Sales Manager, youngest staff member, the guy  who cleans up the floor, unloads the boats, talks with the customers, manufacturers, and vendors - and the guy who makes changes in the website and who made this page.