The Team
Leadership, partnerships, and expertise driving the Wellness Marina vision
Newvion Wellness Marina is managed by Newvion LLC under a management services structure. The leadership team brings together expertise in rural economic development, boat concept design, healthcare innovation, marketing, investment strategy, and legal architecture — anchored by a world-class resort management and wellness operations partnership with Lum'ais that brings the hospitality excellence and proven thermal spa and wellness expertise the Wellness Marina destination experience demands.
Management Structure
Leadership Team
Bob Dykstra
Founder & CEO
Destination development model and national growth strategy. Foundational roles at Celebration Village at Disney and RDV Sportsplex.
Advanced AI Solutions Inc.
AI Solutions
The architect of revolutionary artificial intelligence systems that don't just optimize - they redefine what's possible.
Brent Hawkins
Targeted Marketing
Converts deployments into nationally visible opportunities, building investor and operator pipelines from day one.
Patrick Sughroue
Legal Counsel
Integrated legal architecture for public-private partnerships, Opportunity Zone fund structuring, and international visa compliance.
Lum'ais
Resort Management & Wellness Operations Partner
Lum'ais is a premier wellness hospitality development and operations company whose mission — illuminating the path to wellness and sparking a movement towards healthier, more joyful lives for all — aligns perfectly with the Newvion Wellness Marina vision. Lum'ais brings the proven operational expertise, wellness hospitality systems, and world-class resort management capability that transforms the Wellness Marina from a compelling concept into a destination that guests return to repeatedly.
As the Wellness Marina's resort management and operations partner, Lum'ais is responsible for the Hotel & Retreat Boats, Wellness Retreat Boats, and all spa and wellness programming across the marina — bringing a level of hospitality excellence and wellness expertise that no other rural waterfront destination in America can match.
The Lum'ais partnership brings the Newvion Wellness Marina an immediately credible, operationally proven wellness hospitality capability — giving investors, grant funders, and marina partners confidence that the destination experience will be delivered at the highest possible standard from day one.
Lum'ais Leadership
Eric Watson
Managing Partner & Chief Growth Officer
25+ years of development and operations leadership in hospitality and wellness. Built two hospitality companies from the ground up to $100MM+ in annual revenue. Six-time winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies and Hotel Company of the Year.
Hank Van Weelden
Managing Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Founded, developed, built, and operated one of North America's most successful Nordic spas — opening in 8 months and exiting at a strong multiple within 2.5 years. Former CEO of a leading Canadian modular construction company with 850 employees.
Marlea Sleeman
Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer
25+ years of development and operations leadership in Canada and the US. Led previous company to an 80x increase in valuation. YPO member and Harvard Business School President's Program graduate.
Our Partner Network
Newvion Boat Company
Purpose-built luxury vessels designed for the Wellness Marina experience. From concept to craftsmanship, Newvion Boat Company creates the floating sanctuaries that make each marina destination unforgettable.
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Advanced AI Solutions Inc.
We architect revolutionary artificial intelligence systems that don't just optimize — they redefine what's possible. From specialized AI agents to enterprise solutions, our work is quietly reshaping entire industries.
Visit Advanced AI Solutions →We are actively building our partner network. If you are interested in partnering with Newvion Wellness Marina, we would love to hear from you.