About Us

We exist to sharpen your marina business

A complete management system to anchor your success

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About Sharper

Always a water enthusiast and avid boater, software engineer Steve Champion has spent lots of time both in front of a computer and behind the wheel of his runabout.

In 2018, a friend in the marina business asked Steve to create a program to help him evolve his marina from a completely manual, pen-and-paper business to something more operationally efficient. Neither of them had any idea that a friendly favor would be the impetus for a game-changing marina management software.

After years of rapid growth, Sharper was acquired by Greater Sum Ventures, a tech-focused private equity firm in Knoxville, Tenn. With an infusion of capital for expansion and innovation, Sharper continues to help marina owners and operators modernize their business and maximize revenue.

Take one look around Sharper and you’ll understand why this modern user interface is waking the industry!

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Our North Star

From stem to stern, the Sharper ship is guided by core values that propel its success.
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Excellence

Sharper ensures reliability and quality through a collaborative culture that encourages teamwork in order to meet client needs and achieve common goals.

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Innovation

Sharper embraces creativity and technology to continuously improve products and services that help businesses succeed in an ever-evolving industry.

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Focus

Sharper prioritizes the needs and feedback of marina operators to create tailored solutions that enhance the experience and optimize business success.

Meet the crew

Sharper’s crew has decades of technical experience and a passion for the industry.

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Jason Varney
Jason Varney
CEO

Jason's experience in both software and marina construction provides a unique combination in his leadership of the company's enterprise sales efforts.

AJ Fenlason
AJ Fenlason
COO

AJ helps Sharper MMS stay on course, navigating the operational side with a steady, process-driven hand and keeping the team focused on results that matter to every marina.

Hunter Varney
Hunter Varney
Sales Manager

As Sales Manager, Hunter is passionate about building meaningful connections and driving exceptional results. With a strong focus on innovation, client success, and team leadership, he brings energy, integrity, and a solutions-oriented mindset to every project.

Cory Kelly
Cory Kelly
Software Quality Assurance

With experience in QA leadership, automation, and software testing, Cory helps ensure Sharper’s platform is stable, reliable, and ready for marina teams.

Gavin Wilkinson
Gavin Wilkinson
Sales Development Rep

Gavin focuses on connecting marina owners and operators with solutions that streamline operations and support growth, approaching every conversation with a commitment to understanding their goals and building lasting, trust-based relationships.

Wesley Smith
Wesley Smith
Development

With an expertise in PHP, Javascript and front end development, Wesley helps make Sharper the best MMS on the market.

Andrew Archer
Andrew Archer
Development

Andrew is a front-end developer. Before entering the workforce, Andrew spent five years serving in the US Army.

Randy Harmon
Randy Harmon
Implementation & Support

Randy implements the Sharper system for marinas and ensures the software meets all the needs of each individual property.