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The more we know about you, the more we can continue to develop innovative skiffs and products designed to greatly enhance your shallow water angling experience. So please, take a moment to tell us just a little bit about yourself and let us know if you’d like to have a brochure.
Capt. George Sawley
georgesawley@chittumskiffs.com
Co-Founder, Chief Sales Officer
772.254.9064
Stephen Ford, Texas representative
stephenford@chittumskiffs.com
Director of Guide Relations and Director of Conservation
772.254.9064
THE TEAM

His career began while still a teenager, capitalizing on his previous experience as a commercial fisherman, and his real world experience has been instrumental at turning him into the skiff developer he is known for today.
He and Hal Chittum have a history that goes back more than 30 years, long before they decided to join forces to create the ‘best damn skiff’ in the industry.
Research and development efforts took almost two years, and as George puts it, the first 30 boats were works in progress. Since then, however, they created a manufacturing facility and started managing the process from start to finish. The end result has been the Chittum Skiff, the winning boat in most tournaments that it enters, and the skiff of choice for anyone committed to speed, stealth, strength and a dry ride.

Most recently, Stephen published his first book (Going back: planning an unforgettable high school reunion). He is also a co-founder of Ucopia Global, LLC, a Pandemic-created sourcing and supply company that provided PPE to the State of Colorado and engaged with numerous medical services companies to assist in pandemic-related matters.
He has 30+ years of experience managing sales, operations and marketing teams in multiple industries, including data-driven, communications-oriented, and wireless technology companies, such as Telecommunications, Inc. Time Warner Cable, the Providence Journal Company, Ucopia, Inc. Internet Gift Registries Inc. Target Media Networks, and ValueVision. He is also a very enthusiastic and very modestly talented fly fisherman with decades of experience staring at fish who had better things to do.
Stephen has a JD is from Columbia Law School and a BA from Boston College.




In 2020, Chris transitioned to Chittum Skiffs, bringing a wealth of knowledge encompassing every facet of boat building. His role as the Rigging Manager showcases his commitment to enhancing the team’s capabilities and fostering growth. Chris’s leadership is poised to guide the company towards new heights, ensuring they continue to produce the finest skiffs in the world.


Dean started working in the Marine industry in high school, at a boat dealership in central Florida. From washing boats to prepping for delivery and installing electronics. After a brief stint designing trusses, he decided to rejoin the industry with Chittum.

