- Boating
- Aviation
- Travel
- Snowmobiling
- Watersports
With over 20 years of experience in the marine industry, I have built a reputation for delivering exceptional customer service and consistent, solid business performance. I have cultivated strong relationships within the industry through 20-group participation, manufacturer partnerships, and involvement with industry associations. I have also contributed to my community by serving on numerous civic and nonprofit boards and committees. An active private pilot and aircraft owner, I leverage my flying experience to facilitate both business and leisure travel. My wife Britt and I reside in the Charleston, SC area in the winter and northern Wisconsin in the summer.
Successfully lead the integration of our family boat dealership after acquisition by a wonderful Wisconsin family marine business. Implemented a new dealership management system (DMS) as well as payroll, accounting, and HR systems. Managed several CapEx improvements within the dealership including the construction of an additional drystack warehouse, new landscaping, equipment upgrades, and stormwater management plans. Recruited and trained my successor as well as several additional key employees.
Ran and grew our family boat dealership over 20 years. Was responsible for all day to day management functions including sales management, service management, HR, financial management, vendor relationships, strategy, budgeting, and banking relationships. Maintained an exceptional reputation for customer service by leading a team of dedicated, passionate employees, many of whom were with us for over ten years, Successfully managed the sale of the dealership and real estate as part of a planned exit strategy for our family in 2023.
Worked as a sales professional representing a diverse line of returnable plastic packaging. Account focus was the Tier 1 Automotive supplier base. Traveled extensively across North America to customer locations while building relationships at the corporate purchasing level, primarily in Detroit, MI. Left to pursue an opportunity to run our family boat dealership in my hometown in northern Wisconsin.