Northstar Powersports & Marine welcomed Gene Nelsen to its service department on Aug. 4.

Nelsen, a native of Albert Lea, has been servicing boats and motors for more than 33 years. He started his career at Radue Marine and from there, opened up his own marine service shop from 1984 to 1998. After 1998, he serviced boats for Albert Lea RV & Marine and Crystal Pierz Marine.