Store Manager, Pond Servicing
Brian started with Clarke Koi in June of 2005. He is a graduate of Sir Sanford Fleming's 2 year aquaculture course and was working at a trout hatchery before joining Clarke Koi
Brian has had extensive experience working with ponds as he performs service calls a couple days a week on our clients ponds
His friendly demeanor and knowledge make visiting the store for a chat very worthwhile
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Pond Construction, Store Sales
Hello my name is Randall Clarke, Owner and Operator of
Clarke Koi Ponds. I started in the pond hobby in 1981 when I was 15 years old. I got my first Koi,
a Bekko, in 1983 and have loved these fish ever since. Through the
years I have built quite a few ponds, been to several conventions and had
a lot of fun
The hobby has been a great learning experience as it transcends so
many topics. I'm an avid reader and have continued my education by attending College Science courses (microbiology, chemistry and physics to name a few)
Your Satisfaction is my Goal
If you ever have any questions, problems or issues, feel free to contact me directly by phoning after 7:00 pm EST or dropping me an email. I will give the matter my utmost attention. We want you to enjoy the hobby and be 100% satisfied with your dealings with Clarke Koi Ponds
I usually work Sundays at the shop if you would like to come in and speak with me personally
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Randall's Extensive Resume Includes:
- Almost 28 years in the pond hobby (since 1981)
- Koi keeping since 1983
- 5 A.K.C.A. Conventions attended (plus numerous koi events)
- over 45 pond builds and many pond upgrades, filter system installations, equipment setup etc.
- Published and interviewed for numerous magazine and newspaper articles
- Lectured to Koi & Fish Clubs both in Canada and the U.S.A.
- Operating as Clarke Koi Ponds since 1995
- College + University science courses (biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, aquaculture etc.)
- Has appeared on TV (Canada AM) discussing facets of the pond hobby
- 2 Koi Health Management Seminars attended (Athens, Georgia)
- Randall has observed and serviced hundreds of ponds
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Store Sales, Part Time Construction & Servicing
Stuart started with Clarke Koi Ponds in the spring of 2007 predominantly building ponds. He also worked at the shop and performed service calls. This year (2008) he is working part-time with us
Stuart previously worked at Sheridan Nurseries where he developed his excellent customer service skills |
"To provide you with the best advice and support possible based on 27 years in the hobby and a commitment to do the right thing every day"
Our goal is to constantly improve and try to be perfect at everything we do. The only way to achieve this is with hands on experience and making a concerted effort to learn.
We reach these goals by building ponds, trying new techniques, reading, attending events and speaking with other pond enthusiasts
This is not a business - it is a passion.
More than once we have refused to sell a koi to someone when we knew it was going to be dead within a week. We have spent $50 dollars to save a $3 koi. We put the fish and our clients best interests before anything else. I think this is the only way to conduct business for 2 reasons. First, from a moral standpoint we try to treat people the way we would like to be treated. Secondly, it doesn't matter if we make the sale or not, the key is to give the correct and honest advice. Doing the right thing, gaining your trust and confidence is what matters most at the end of the day
While others state they are experts, we let our extensive website speak for itself. We are hobbyists here to serve you, never capitalists trying to make a fast buck
Although we cannot guarantee perfection every time, that is our goal
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