Alan began his career in the river industry by skipping his High School graduation in order to accept a deckhand position aboard the Delta Queen in 1970. Alan currently holds a 1600-ton Master’s license for the Western Rivers, a 100-ton Inland Master’s license, and an unlimited Master of Towing.  Alan continues to be active in the river industry and operates his business alongside his two children.  Alan has served in numerous leadership positions with various associations and companies. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) in 1982. He served as association president in 1988 and is active on the convention site selection committee, planning and orchestrating various meetings and conferences. Alan served on the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Executive Board for 20+ years. Alan received the National Rivers Hall of Fame Achievement Award, which recognizes his significant impact on America's rivers.

Ben is a 2000 graduate of Dixie Heights High School in Edgewood, KY and a 2004 graduate of the University of Kentucky.  He is part of the 3rd generation of BB Riverboats in the Port of Cincinnati and has been working in the family business since 1993.  Along with his sister, Terri, they now own and operate the company alongside their father Alan.  Ben holds a 1600 ton Inland Master's license  and a 200 ton Master of Towing license for the Western Rivers.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Passenger Vessel Association and is a past chairman of PVA's Safety and Security Committee.  He is the father of one child, Elim, and is engaged to be married to his fiancé' Erica Gamble in July of 2025.  

Terri is a 1994 graduate of Dixie Heights High School in Edgewood, KY.  She received a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management from Western Kentucky University in 2000 and a Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies from Purdue University in 2021.   She is part of the 3rd generation of BB Riverboats and has been working in the family business since was a little girl who went to work with her grandparents.  Terri is a Past President of the Passenger Vessel Association and is a current member of the Regulatory and Membership Committees.  She sits on the Board of Directors and is the Treasurer of the Haunted Attraction Association.  She also is a Board Member of the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau. Terri holds a 100 Master's License for the Western Rivers and is the mother of 1, Emma Rose, and has two step sons with her significant other of 15 years, Bill Crouse.