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Wayne Oliver, Jr. – General Manager,
Wayne, Jr. is the founder of Choice Aquariums, LLC, and manages the overall operation of all segments of the company. He started in the hobby in 1972 keeping freshwater tanks, and began his first saltwater system in 1979. In 1986 Wayne completed an Associates of Science degree in Business Administration from the Community College of the Air Force, in 1988 he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma, and in 1997 he received his Masters of Science Degree in Industrial Operations from Lawrence Technological University. Wayne was honorably discharged from the USAF in March 1987 after completing four years on active duty and two years reserve. In addition to Wayne's leadership role with Choice Aquariums, LLC, he is also the Vice President of Operations Finance for Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc. a privately held Tier 1 automotive supplier.
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Cary Strong – Store Manager,
Cary is the Manager of the Farmington Hills location and has responsibility of the day-to-day operations of the store. In addition, he is our resident expert in fish disease and Discus. Cary is the founder of Great Lakes Discus, which was acquired by Choice Aquariums in 2006. He is also responsible for our offsite Discus hatchery where the majority of our stock resides. He started in the hobby in 1979 keeping basic freshwater tanks, and began breeding Discus in 1988. Cary has been the recipient of 1st Place and Reserve Best in Show awards for his Discus specimens at past North American Cichlid Association shows, and he has been a frequent speaker at many hobby clubs, societies and associations.
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Berne Kairunas – Service Technician,
Berne is our resident aquatic plant expert and has played a key role in developing that aspect of our business. Berne has worn many hats in the company thus far and is currently rounding-out his experience serving as Service Technician providing expertise for those clients keeping freshwater planted systems as well as reefs. Berne was the first employee of Choice Aquariums, and was there with Wayne, Jr. through every step of the development of the company. Berne started in the hobby in 1982, and is active in the Greater Detroit Aquarium Society where he has served as Board Member. Berne has been with Choice Aquariums since its inception.
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Brent Gardner – Sales Associate,
Brent has been active in the hobby since 1986, and has previously owned a Marine Aquarium Council certified LFS from 2000 to 2005. Brent possesses considerable expertise with corals and his prior experience along with his depth of knowledge with all things aquarium makes him a significant resource for any customer. Brent joined Choice Aquariums in November 2007.
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