Talented craftsmen creating custom cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces.

Jason Hoey

President

Jason was born in Jacksonville and graduated from Fletcher High School. He spent the majority of his childhood years in Hawaii and worked in surfboard manufacturing there before returning to Jacksonville to work for the family business. In his spare time, he enjoys socializing with friends and family, surfing, fishing, playing music and lounging around the house. He has been at Beaches Woodcrafts since May 1992.

Favorite thing about working at Beaches Woodcrafts: “providing a great atmosphere and opportunity for the team that is “Beaches Woodcrafts” “

• Restaurant: Nobu
• Sports Team: John Florence (surfer)
• Music: Ty Seagall / rock 
• Last Meal: fresh fish
• Dream Vacation: private island with warm water and great friends
• Dream Job: food critic

Luke Hoey

Engineer

Luke was raised in Atlantic Beach and graduated from Fletcher High School. After working in our installation department for 5 years, Luke now plays the key role in getting shop drawings rendered and sent to the router to begin the production process. In his spare time he enjoys skateboarding, fishing , playing guitar and working on vintage Toyota’s. Luke has been with us since January 2013.

Favorite thing about working at Beaches Woodcrafts: “working with family and camaraderie with co-workers”

• Restaurant: Cap’s on the Water
• Sports Team: Jaguars
• Music: Hendrix, Ty Seagall, Jason Hoey
• Last Meal: Chi-Fil-A
• Dream Vacation: Somewhere tropical
• Dream Job: Trust fund baby

Leighton Hoey

Jenifer Motes

Office Manager, Accounting & Bookkeeping

Jen has lived in Atlantic Beach since 1989. She graduated from Fletcher High in 1994 and Florida Community College at Jacksonville in 2000 with a degree in Child Psychology. When she isn’t working you might find her reading, gardening or walking on the beach. Jen has been with Beaches Woodcrafts since September 2013.

Favorite thing about working at Beaches Woodcrafts: “I love working for a small, locally owed family business and visiting job sites to see the completed projects.“

• Restaurant: Mezza
• Sports Team: Jaguars
• Music: yacht rock
• Last Meal: Steak Marsala and a good bottle of Cab
• Dream Vacation: Spain & Portugal
• Dream Job: cake decorator 

David Bathalter

Builder, Shop Foreman

Dave grew up in Villa Hills, Kentucky and graduated from Dixie Heights High School. He has been residing in Jacksonville since 1996. When he’s not at work, Dave enjoys spending time with his children, cooking out, and going to sporting events and concerts. Dave has been with us since July 2016.

Favorite thing about working at Beaches Woodcrafts: “I love working with my hands and creating beautiful cabinets for our clients. I also enjoy working with my team members, overcoming challenges and meeting dead lines”

• Restaurant: Ruth Chris
• Sports Team: Cincinnati Bengals
• Music: folk, Dave Matthews Band, Grateful Dead
• Last Meal: seared Ahi tuna steak and veggies
• Dream Vacation: Japan
• Dream Job: what I’m doing now

Mike Pryer

Builder

Mike was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and is a die hard Bears fan. He moved to Jacksonville as a teenager and graduated from Fletcher High in 1980. When not at work, Mike enjoys fishing and hanging out with friends and family. Going way, way back, Mike has been a team member since April 1988.

Favorite thing about working at Beaches Woodcrafts: “everyone is nice and fun to work with”

• Restaurant: White Castle
• Sports Team: Chicago Bears
• Music: Temptations
• Last Meal: White Castle hamburger
• Dream Vacation: Japan
• Dream Job: traveling

John Atkinson

Installer

Jodi grew up in the Arlington area of Jacksonville. When he isn’t working, he enjoys fishing and surfing. Jodi’s favorite meal is seared Wahoo, red beans and rice and broccoli. He would like to visit Australia to tighten up his fishing and surfing skills. He is also an “old school” member of the team, Jodi has been with us since November 2004.

Michael Pryer, JR

Finisher

Mike was born and raised right here in Jacksonville, FL. In his spare time, he likes to eat lasagna, play music and fish.  Mike has been with us since June 2017.

Favorite thing about working at Beaches Woodcrafts: “Making beautiful finishes and working with my Dad.”

• Dream Vacation: Fiji
• Restaurant: Carrabba’s
• Music: Hip Hop & Raggae
• Sports Team: Chicago Bears
• Dream Job: Airforce pilot

James Coffey

Door Department Lead

Jimmy grew up in Ponte Vedra Beach and has been in the Jacksonville area most of his life. Before he started at Beaches Woodcrafts, Jimmy worked as a chef in several fine dining restaurants. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, reading books, and listening to podcasts. He has been with us since July 2018.

Favorite thing about working at Beaches Woodcrafts: “knowing the things I build will make someone’s home beautiful for decades to come”

• Restaurant: Aqua Grill
• Sports Team: Jaguars & Rafael Nadal
• Music: The Killers, Lorde, Radiohead, Coldplay, Cold War Kids
• Last Meal: anything made by Thomas Keller
• Dream Vacation: Japan
• Dream Job: Chef or cabinet installer in outer space

Philip Bathalter

Builder

Philip grew up outside of Orlando, FL and graduated from Lake Mary High School.  In his spare time, Philip enjoys eating hamburgers, spending time with his son and watching war movies. Philip worked with us in 2016 & 2017 and returned in January 2020.

Favorite thing about working at Beaches Woodcrafts: “there is always a challenge and something different to build each day”

• Restaurant: Benihana
• Sports Team: Cincinnati Bengals
• Music: old school rap
• Last Meal: rib eye & cereal
• Dream Vacation: Hawaii
• Dream Job: professional golfer

Joe Hill

Finisher