Lucas Shane Chittum

About Lucas Shane Chittum

Lucas Shane Chittum of Tennessee is president of HCB Yachts and a premiere builder of the HydraSports brand of fishing boats. Through his hard work at HCB Yachts and the dedication of his team, HCB Yachts created a new segment in the marine industry: center console yachts.

Chittum’s groundbreaking designs offer an optimum setting for luxury fishing and luxury cruising. Lucas also invented a new bass boat, iKon, a high-performance fishing boat that provides a full range of automated control features, a premium suspension seat system, precision handling for hard turns, and greater control in rough waters.

Lucas began his highly successful career in the marine industry as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MasterCraft Boat Company, located in Knoxville, TN. It is here that Chittum began building an impressive career as a Manufacturing Executive. Chittum is credited with leading MasterCraft to become the first marine plant ever to become certified in ISO for manufacturing, safety, and environmental.

Always committed to continuous education, Chittum used his knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to optimize factory and administrative processes at both HCB Yachts and MasterCraft, reducing product defects and improving overall profits.