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By Wanda Kenton Smith In 2001, Kim Sweers was at the top of her game as vice president of a data company that built large global networks. When the dot.com bubble burst, however, she shifted gears and launched a new career heading operations at FB Marine Group in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., which was owned by her boyfriend, Randy Sweers. Having ...

By David GeeEditor-in-Chief FB Marine GroupFort Lauderdale, FL Teamwork makes the dream work! If you spend much time around Kim Sweers, or her husband Randy, who together co-own and operate Florida’s FB Marine Group, you will no doubt hear that statement a lot. You can see the slogan on their website and sprinkled around their dealership locations. It’s also apparent, ...

South Florida-based FB Marine Group has acquired Fort Lauderdale-based yacht management and service company, Shield Marine. Jeff West, founder of Shield Marine, will remain in a business development role and oversee all day-to-day operations of the newly named division, FB Shield Marine. West will also focus on operations and client retention. Founded in 2010 by Matthew Hayes and Jeff West, ...

During the 2017 Marine Dealer’s Conference and Expo, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced its top three boat dealerships to work for in 2017 according to employee satisfaction ratings. The MRAA conducted surveys across dealership employees, with questions in four categories: leadership, dealership reputation, customer relations, and employee satisfaction. Munson Ski & Marine, All Seasons Marine Works, and ...

South Florida-based FB Marine Group, a marine sales and service dealership, has been awarded a  government contract to refurbish, refinish and repower two coastal patrol boats for Miami-Dade County and PortMiami. Once completed, the two, 28 foot aluminum chambered boats will patrol PortMiami. “Our team of experts is ready to deliver the high-quality products and services we are known for ...

FB Marine Group has been appointed to represent the Florida region for Baja, Donzi Classic and Fountain boat brands. The long-established dealership has been a major retailer in the South Florida market since 1994. “We were attracted to this new organization, not only because of the brands they represent, but the investments behind the brands to deliver on quality products ...