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MarineMax welcomed Margriet Mitchell as the new brand marketing manager for Azimut, Cruisers Yachts, and Ocean Alexander.  With more than 20 years of marketing management experience, Margriet joined MarineMax in March 2022. Margriet began her career working for various agencies that represented brands in the luxury goods and services markets. Before joining MarineMax, she led North American strategic marketing, communication, and special event initiatives for major ...

MarineMax recently announced the promotion of Ryan West to the role of Vice President. Ryan will continue to lead the company’s best in class Fort Myers operations.  “During Ryan’s 18 successful years at MarineMax he has positively impacted the lives of countless customers and team members. Loyalty and professionalism are hallmarks of Ryan, as demonstrated across all aspects of the ...

MarineMax announced the promotion of Jim Connor to the role of vice president. Jim will continue to lead the Naples operations. Kyle Langbehn, MarineMax president of retail operations, comments, "Jim has achieved unparalleled success during his tenure at MarineMax. Under his leadership, Jim has developed an extremely strong team, demonstrated by their continued exceptional performance and loyal customers. The Naples ...

MarineMax recently announced its hiring of Beth Garland as its new senior vice president of people stratgey. “I am pleased to welcome Beth Garland to the MarineMax family, as the senior vice president of people strategy," Brett McGill, MarineMax CEO and president, said. "Beth’s 25-plus years of experience in human resources and operations will help us as we continue to ...

MarineMax, Inc. announced that it has invested in Boatzon. Boatzon, is the first 100% online boat and marine retailer providing secure direct marketplace services.   Boatzon provides marine enthusiasts access to boats, engines, trailers, marine products and more. Consumers can browse, finance, insure, purchase, and arrange delivery of boats and marine products entirely online. The first of its kind in ...

MarineMax, Inc. announced that it has acquired Superyacht Management, S.A.R.L., better known as SYM. SYM is a superyacht management company based in Golfe Juan, France. The acquisition is expected to be accretive in its first full year.  SYM is being acquired by Northrop & Johnson, a superyacht brokerage and charter services business, which MarineMax acquired in 2020. SYM expands Northrop ...

The MarineMax Fort Myers Annual Yacht Gala has raised over one million dollars to benefit the Golisano Children's Hospital in the last six years. The 6th Annual event, held on March 11, 2022, at MarineMax Fort Myers, raised over $300,000 through generous donations and a live and silent auction. "Thank you to everyone involved in making this benefit a reality. ...

Vice President of Marketing for MarineMax, Abbey Heimensen joins The US Superyacht Association’s Inspire Initiative, highlighting high-profile women who have risen to the pinnacles of their respective industries in often male-centric trades.  The US Superyacht Association (USSA) recently announced the Inspire Initiative, a cutting-edge event designed to showcase, support, and celebrate the women of the superyacht industry with a renewed ...

Hagadone Marine Group based out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has appointed Bob Holloway as the new Director of Sales. Holloway comes to Hagadone Marine Group from Texas where he was the Sales Manager of MarineMax Dallas. He has over 30 years of experience in the boating industry. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Bob to our strong, spirited team,” says ...

The Sea Tow Foundation and its Boating Safety Advisory Council announced six winners today of their National Boating Industry Safety Awards which recognizes the best boating safety work in the for-profit section of the recreational boating industry. Sponsored for the second year by KICKER Marine Audio, the six top contest winners were revealed in a special awards recognition segment held ...