Our Harbor Department

The Morro Bay Harbor Department

Our Harbor Department is a service-oriented organization providing boater assistance, emergency response, code enforcement, and facilities maintenance for the waterfront and the waters of Morro Bay. For more information about our Harbor Department, click the button below. For a snapshot of the Department staff, scroll down:

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Eric Endersby

Harbor Director

Eric Endersby came from the airline industry to the Harbor Department as a part-time Reserve Harbor Patrol Officer in 1993. He was chosen to be the Chief Harbor Patrol Officer in 1996, promoted to Harbor Operations Manager in 2007, and finally to Harbor Director in 2012 where he currently serves. Eric is a 30-year county resident, having come to Cal Poly in the mid 1980’s and never leaving. His wife of 19 years, Eliane, and their two children, Tess (15) and Owen (10), reside in Cayucos and partake in all things ocean, the outdoors and 4-wheel drive camping in remote areas.

Becka Kelly

Becka Kelly joined the Harbor Department in 2000 after a 6 year stint working on different boats as a marine biologist and commercial fishing in Morro Bay, Santa Cruz, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and Australia. She has worked her way up the ladder from Reserve Harbor Patrol Officer and Junior Lifeguard Coordinator to Harbor Patrol Supervisor. Becka’s love of the ocean, outdoors and helping people in the community she grew up in, makes this the perfect place to work. She is also lucky to work alongside her husband, Mike, a Firefighter for Morro Bay Fire and while raising their children in this beautiful area.

Lori Stilts

Lori Stilts was first recruited by the Morro Bay Police Department in 2007, after spending a few years having a couple kids. Ready to get back to work and have adult conversation, Lori worked part-time as the Property and Evidence Technician for PD. Shortly thereafter and desiring more hours, she took on a second part-time position in the Water Billing Department at City Hall. It could be said that the Harbor Department stole Lori from PD and City Hall offering her more opportunity, or at least one full time job. Now working as the Harbor Department’s Business Coordinator, Lori’s main responsibly is to help the Harbor Director get through his day and on schedule. When not working for the City, Lori is a Team Member with The San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Search and Rescue and drives her kids around to an abundance of 4H and sporting events.

Jeremiah Jacobs

Jeremiah Jacobs spent many of his early years as a lifeguard for various agencies around the county honing his nonexistent paddle board skills and futilely working on a base tan. He gained some recognition as a sprinter for Cuesta aquatics and is a graduate of the Allan Hancock Fire Academy. Since joining the ranks of the Harbor Department, Jeremiah has proven his dedication by attempting to fix things he has no business touching and inflicting coworkers with his dry, sarcastic humor. Jeremiah considers himself extremely fortunate to be trusted in his role as Harbor Patrol Officer and is proud to serve the community of Morro Bay.

Dana Stein

Dana Stein has worked for the Harbor Patrol since age 16. He grew up in Los Osos fishing on the bay and always being in and around the water and boats. He is an avid mountain biker in his off time and competes in bike races around the area. The worse the conditions get outside the more he likes it.

Marcos Green

Marcos has had an intimate relationship with the waters of the Central Coast almost as long as he can remember. Surfing, kayaking, fishing, and just frolicking in and on the ocean, have influenced his path in life to bring him to the Morro Bay Harbor Department. His job choices have all revolved around water, including a fourteen year stint as a custom bodyboard shaper, two years as a kayak guide out of the State Park Marina, and two and a half years as a kayak guide in the Seattle area.

Dax Theis

Dax Theis joined the Morro Bay Harbor Patrol team in 2019. Although originally a California native, Dax spent 7 years in the Virgin Islands working on charter boats. In Dax’s career he has Captained a wide variety of boats and offers a unique set of skills to the Harbor Department. Dax’s love for the water is obvious. In his free time you might catch Dax in the line up, riding bikes or exploring the central coast with his family.

Stella Nicodemus

Hi, my name is Stella Nicodemus! I’ve been working for the Harbor Department since the fall of 2019. I became a lifeguard in 2016 with experience in 3 different counties. I’m finishing my degree at Cal Poly with a B.S in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Public Safety and fire ecology which has been extremely applicable for this occupation. I enjoy surfing, fishing, and hiking in my free time. It’s hard to pick a favorite aspect of the job but my top is learning from the full-time officers and being involved in this special community.

Ari Maksoudian

Ari Maksoudian, a SLO native, has always loved the outdoors. Though, it wasn’t until he enrolled in a junior lifeguard program did he truly come to love the water. In 2019 he attended the USLA lifeguard academy to become an aide for the Morro Bay JG program. The summer of 2020 presented him the opportunity to be employed as a beach lifeguard. And in January 2021 he joined the team as a Reserve Harbor Patrol Officer. Ari knew from early on that helping others would be a part of his life and he is stoked with the opportunities the Harbor Department has given him.

Keenan Levine

Keenan Levine joined the Harbor Department team in February of 2021 as a Reserve Officer after graduating from the fire academy in December 2020. He has also worked as a Reserve Firefighter for the Morro Bay Fire Department since 2019. Keenan offers experience as an emergency medical technician/ambulance operator, ocean lifeguard, and wildland firefighter. Some of Keenan’s most notable memories growing up in Los Osos include playing in the ocean as a junior lifeguard and surfing. He is a very high-energy person and loves challenging himself. He recently completed his long-time goal of running a marathon. Currently, most of his free time is spent surfing or doing a variety of physical/endurance training.

Roger Allen

Before Roger Allen started working for the Morro Bay Harbor Department, he spent 36 years with Southern California Edison Company. Now he has put in 8 wonderful years working in Morro Bay. Roger really enjoys working on the Embarcadero and boardwalk because he gets to meet so many wonderful and interesting people. He admits it is the best job he has ever had.

Recent Blog Posts

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City Manager Appoints Ted Schiafone as New Harbor Director

by Friends MBHD | Jan 6, 2023 | Uncategorized

Below is the recent Press Release from Morro Bay City manager Scott Collins regarding the MBHD's newly appointed Harbor Director.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 2023 City Manager Appoints Ted Schiafone as New Harbor Director Morro Bay, CA - Morro Bay City Manager,...

New Harbor Patrol Boat: UPDATE

by Friends MBHD | Apr 25, 2022 | Fundraiser, The Harbor

The patrol boat refit project continues at Radon Boats in Goleta. The work raising the cabin roof has been completed and looks great (our 6’5” patrol officer will fit nicely). The helm console has been blanked out to accommodate the installation of navigational...

Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department Raise $100,000 for Harbor Patrol Boat Revamp

by Friends MBHD | Oct 8, 2021 | Fundraiser, Press Release

Pictured, left to right: Dana Stein, Bill Luffee, Becka KellyThe Morro Bay Harbor Department will use the retrofitted vessel to offer a wide variety of services unique to the area On October 7, the Morro Bay Harbor Department (MBHD) received a donation of $100,000 to...