Objective
I would like to find a leadership opportunity within the marine business in a marina or resort setting.
Experience
2001 – Current Gainesville Marina Gainesville, GA
General Sales/Finance Manager/Brokerage Manager
Rebuilt a struggling boat sales division returning it to profitability.
1997 – 2001 MarineMax/Stovall Atlanta, GA
District Manager/Vice President of Sales – Georgia
1988 - 1998 Tradewinds Marina Appling, GA
President of Tradewinds Marina
Partnered with the Stovall family in purchasing Tradewinds Marina.
1983 – 1997 Stovall Marine & RV Atlanta, GA
Vice President/General Manager (1985-1997)
Sales Manager/Business Manager (1984-1985)
Sales Professional (1983-1984)
Education
1979 – 1982 Presbyterian College Cinton, SC
BS Degree in Business Administration (Mgt/Marketing)
Minor degree in Accounting and Computer Sciences
Secretary/Treasurer Theta Chi Fraternity
Presbyterian College Business Club
Certification
Memberships
Served on Volvo’s President’s Council group (2007 – 2008)
Boat Show Committee, MTAMA (1998-2003)
Boat Show Committee, NMMA (1997-1998)
Vice-President, Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta (1996)
Served on multiple focus groups in new boat designs with Sea Ray Boats.
Personal Boating, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Snow Skiing, Golf,
Interests Racquetball, Tennis, Dirt biking, Fishing & Hunting.
Skils
Avid boater all my life.