Meet The Team
Owners
Horizon West Fishing Adventures is owned and operated by Josh and Jill Nelson. In the offseason, they cherish spending time with their three daughters exploring the woods and waters — and ice — of remote Minnesota. Hunting and fishing are deeply rooted in who they are, which is why they find no greater joy than sharing the Alaska fishing experience with others. Their hope is that you’ll not only feel their passion for the outdoors, but also their commitment to making you feel like part of their extended Alaskan family.
Horizon West Guides
Every Horizon West Alaska guide is hand-selected and held to the highest standards in safety, customer service, fishing expertise, and local knowledge. We’re proud of the outstanding team we've built — and our guests consistently praise their skill, dedication, and professionalism.
All of our guides are fully U.S. Coast Guard certified and are not only expert fishermen but also experienced captains who know these waters inside and out. They’ll put you on the fish — no guesswork, just results. There’s no single “best” guide or boat at Horizon West; on any given day, any one of our captains is capable of delivering an unforgettable day on the water. Each one is exceptional, and we’re proud to have them leading our fleet of Coldwater Boats.
Captain Trevon Sator
Trevon is no stranger to the fishery. He started working on his father's commercial troller at the age of 12 and at 17 got a job deckhanding with another charter operation in Sitka. Trevon joined our team as a captain and proved to be an amazing fisherman and undoubtedly is standup guy to be around. In the offseason, Trevon lives in Olympia, Washington with his wife Hanna and son Cody. He attended South Puget Sound Community College for a degree in Business Management.
Kyle Parks
Captain Kyle Parks
Kyle is an Idaho boy. He started working on the Snake River right out of high school and has been in the fishing business ever since. Kyle started as a deckhand with Horizon West in 2011 and earned his Captain spot in 2015. He is an accomplished angler and often the life of the party. Rest assured that if you find yourself on Captain Kyle's boat, you are going to have a good time. In the off-season, Kyle works for a boat builder in Lewiston, Idaho and now calls Clarkston, Washington his home.
Captain Mark Diaz
Mark was born and raised in Lewiston Idaho. In 2007 he landed a job on the Snake River and has been living the guide life ever since. In 2009 he started as a deckhand with Horizon West and was given a captain position in 2011. Mark loves to travel and has a talent for taking photos and creating videos.
Captain James Hollingshead
James started as a deckhand with Horizon West in the summer of 2009 and became a captain in 2012. His passion for fishing started at a young age and has grown into a full-time obsession. When he is not guiding for us in Alaska, he can be found drifting for steelhead on the Snake River in Idaho or towing his bass boat to tournaments all over the Northwest. James is originally from Lewiston, Idaho, but now resides in Clarkston, Washington with his wife Stephanie.
