Who We Are
Elmer's Aquarium Pet Center was founded in 1969 by Elmer Knabe, and his wife Catharine. The store expanded several times into several adjacent store-rooms, and basement.
Elmer's Aquarium is still family owned and operated. Elmer Knabe passed away in 1995. Elmer's son Gary, and his daughter, Karen have been involved with the business since its beginnings, and operate the store today.
Our Management Team
Gary Knabe: Elmer's son Gary is the company president. Gary has been the company president since 1980. Gary helped his parents open the store in 1969, and has been a partner in the company since 1974.
Karen Lukacsena: Elmer's daughter Karen is the company vice-president. She has been with the company since 1969.
Barbara Brill: Barbara is manager and has been with the company since 1979.
Steve Zarod: Steve is our Aquarium Service Dept manager and has been with the company since 1995
James Hermann: James is our aquatic dept assistant manager. He has been with us since 2004.
Scott Sylvester: Scott is our saltwater department manger. He has been with us since 2007
Debra Coll: Debra is a store manager and has been with the company since 1993.
Jessie Anna: Jessie is a store manager and has been with the company since 1998.