Conference & Expo Presenters

Shirley Adams, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Adams & Associates, LLC - President

Shirley is a Proven HR professional and trainer with over 30 progressive years of
hands-on operations and strategic leadership experience. Her experience has
given her a well-rounded knowledge of HR and has directly managed functions to
include: Safety and Environmental, Payroll and Benefits, Employee Relations,
Recruitment, Selection & Retention and various Operations functions.
Believing that people are the key to success, Shirley has a passion for helping
organizations work towards aligning their human capital resources with the
corporate strategic plan to maximize efficiency and profit.
Currently the Head of People and Culture for Regal Boats in Orlando, Shirley is
working with the leadership team to prepare leadership for growth and
sustainability. Culture is important at Regal Boats and so a focus on activities
and community involvement are a focus to ensure that the company lives out it’s
values.
Shirley also serves as an adjunct professor at Rollins College in addition to
founding and operating Adams & Associates, LLC. With a focus on advancing
manufacturing skills and education, she works as an instructor for the American
Boat Builders and Repairers Association (ABBRA), the Association of Marina
Industries, the Marine Industry Technical Education Council (MITEC), and
previously served as the Chairwoman for The Grove Counseling Center.

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Caitlin Ajax is Vice President of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) at Safe Harbor Marinas with expertise in corporate sustainability strategy, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Caitlin’s career spans several industries, including law, energy, manufacturing, agribusiness, and most recently, marine services. Caitlin is passionate about leveraging private sector innovation and resources to help solve the world’s most pressing environmental and humanitarian problems.
In addition to completing the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) certified training, she earned her JD magna cum laude from Chicago-Kent College of Law and is licensed in both Illinois and Rhode Island. As one of only a few attorneys to serve in an executive ESG role, Caitlin is a go-to resource for lawyers and other professionals interested in bridging the gap between ESG and other business roles.

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Steve Arnold
Owner of Marina Holdings LLC, which includes Yarmouth Boat Yard, Moose Landing Marina, Freedom Boat Club of Maine, and Maine Boating Academy

Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Steve Arnold grew up working in marinas. He started out as a yard hand and worked his way up to management roles before heading off to college at Florida State University. After earning his MBA and his private pilot’s license, Steve embarked on a career in finance.

Seeking a more enriching quality of life, Steve moved to Maine in 2000 to enjoy family time 'the way life should be'. He purchased Yarmouth Boat Yard in January 2004. At that time, Yarmouth Boat Yard had just one employee and sold a single line of boats. Today Yarmouth Boat Yard employs twenty-four full time employees and carries BRIG, Defiance, Pursuit, and Sea Fox boats. The boat yard continues to thrive and grow, priding itself on its high customer satisfaction. This is directly correlated to strong team of steadfast employees Steve has brought together and each team member’s determination to provide customers with the best possible boating experience each and every day.

In 2013, Steve capitalized on the opportunity to expand his business footprint by buying Moose Landing Marina in Naples, Maine. The largest on water facility in Maine’s lakes region, Steve clearly understood the enormous potential of the facility. The freshwater environment posed a new set of challenges to overcome with shorter seasons, a faster pace, and larger volumes. With a focus on providing exceptional customer service, he worked to attract, retain, and train a staff of dedicated professionals. Today Moose Landing is not only one of the largest Yamaha dealers in the Northeast, they also are the largest pontoon and deck boat dealer in the region selling BRIG, Defiance, Montara, Ranger Tugs, Pursuit, Regal, Sea Fox, and Starcraft. They have thirty full-time, year-round employees and nearly doubles during boating season to manage and maintain the company’s fleet of sixty rental boats in Naples and other boat rental location at Point Sebago Resort. Steve’s careful planning and execution have proved successful.

September of 2017, Steve decided to purchase the Freedom Boat Club of Maine franchise, bringing boat sharing locations to his two marinas. Since then, he has expanded the club footprint, to six locations with additional clubs at the Fore Points Marina in downtown Portland, at Sunset Marina in South Portland, at Point Sebago Resort on Sebago Lake, and at Linekin Bay Resort in Boothbay. The club now has over 350 memberships and continues to grow its fleets. Additional Maine locations are also being evaluated and considered as well. Freedom Boat Club provides another boating alternative to help customers get out on the water in a way that best fits their budget and lifestyle. Whether someone wants to rent, own, or join the boat club, Steve’s businesses can help.

One of Steve’s proudest accomplishments has been spearheading efforts to establish the Yamaha Outboard Motor Repair Training course at Southern Maine Community College. This first of its kind, the program assists students in developing basic knowledge and skills for outboard motor repair. Grant-funded, the training course is free for qualified students. The skills these graduates gain through the program lead to better job opportunities and increased earning potential. It also helps to fill the void for skilled marine technicians in this region.

A family man, Steve has four children and resides in Yarmouth, Maine. He is an active member of the community. He is a Board Member for the Association of Marina Industries, a Dealer Ambassador for Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, as well as past Chairman of the Yarmouth Harbor and Waterfront Committee. He is also a past Board Member for Maine Marine Trades Association and a past member of the Yarmouth Planning Board.

When not overseeing things at his three businesses, Steve is often found out on or around the water, enjoying scuba diving, boating, and quality time with family and friends.

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Alexandra “Alex” Cattelan is Brunswick’s chief technology officer (CTO). She comes to the company with a wealth of experience in the automotive and powersports industry, most recently working for Polaris as the vice president of Engineering, Connected, Controls, Electrification and Autonomous Systems. Prior to Polaris, she worked for Stellantis, Johnson Controls, AVL North America, and General Motors.

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Peter Clark is the Chief Development Officer for Safe Harbor Marinas based in Dallas, TX. He has worked exclusively in the waterfront and marina space for 17 years, specializing in marina design, development, and construction. His role with Safe Harbor as afforded him the opportunity to have lasting impact with improving marinas in terms of member experience and operational enhancements.

Peter hails from Rhode Island where he graduated from the University of Rhode with a BS in Ocean Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer. He has been a competitive sailor since his junior years and is a member of the New York Yacht Club.  

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Jack Cox, Director of Engineering Edgewater Resources 
PE, D.CE, D.PE, D.NE Jack Cox is internationally recognized for his credentials in research, engineering, and design of projects involving nearshore hydrodynamics, arctic and ice processes, harbor tranquility, breakwaters, fixed and floating marine structures, dredge material disposal, shore protection, port planning, marina design, and risk analysis. He directs the planning and design of large and complex waterfront and harborworks projects around the world.

Jack is an award-winning lecturer in the topic of coastal engineering. His 45+ years of experience in the marine engineering field spans a full range, from ecologically sensitive planning through final design and construction. He provides expert witness testimony on shoreline processes, harbor and breakwater design, marinas and dockage, contaminated marine sediment dredging and capping, and nearshore recreational issues. He has authored more than fifty coastal and marina related technical publications and is an inaugural Diplomate in the Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port and Navigation Engineers with specialties in coastal, port and navigation engineering.
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THOMAS P. DELOTTO, CMM, CMSM, CRMP
22 Greenough Place∙ Newport, RI 02840 401-619-4596 ∙ Cell: 646-465-2150 
Email: tdelotto@aol.com 
www.linkedin.com/in/thomasdelottocmm 
https://www.facebook.com/tom.delotto.
MARINE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL 
Results driven manager all marine business units -Marinas, Dry Storage, Yacht Service, Administration, HR, P+L, Safety & Marketing. 
Demonstrated History of Profitable Business results in diverse operating environments. 
Complex Operational Budgeting of Multi Revenue Site Operations 
Strong Oral & Written Communication, Information Technology and People Skills. 
Seasoned Team Leader Mentoring individual growth and development 
Capital Project Forecasting, Planning and Project Management 
 
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS 
• Site Management of multiple marinas, boatyards, F&B, and private clubs resulting in consistent financial growth. 
• Assemble and Supervise Management Teams in varied operating environments. 
• Developed and Implemented OSHA & HAZWOPR Safety Training Programs for all Suntex locations. 
• USCG  100 Ton Master Mariner Licensed and Towing Endorsed 
• Certified Marina Manager # 50 (CMM) AMI - Certified Marine Service Manager ABBRA.
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Sarah Devlin
Accreditation Director 
ABYC Foundation 
Sarah Devlin has been involved with training and workforce development throughout her 25-year career in the marine industry, including positions as seminar manager for IMBC (now the AMI Conference) and the Commercial Marine Expo, and she is the former Education Director for the International Boatbuilding Exhibition and Conference (IBEX). Sarah has also worked for The Landing School and was a founding member of the Marine Industry Training and Education Committee in the early 2000s. She was Content Director for the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) before becoming Accreditation Director for the ABYC Foundation in late 2022.

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Manager – Sales and Customer Relations
Marina Electrical Equipment
Williamsburg, VA
Cell: (757) 869-4683
E-mail: chrisdolan@marinaee.com
Chris Dolan is the Sales and Customer Relations Manager for Marina Electrical Equipment (MEE) in Williamsburg, Virginia.  He has been in the industry since 2000 focusing primarily on electrical design and the manufacturing of marina electrical and safety products.
Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences and contributed to the marina electrical chapter of the ASCE Manual No. 50.  He currently serves on the executive board of the Association of Marina Industries and is a member of the NFPA 303 Committee which sets the fire protection and electrical safety standards for marinas and boatyards.

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​James L. Frye, CMM is vice president of Westrec Marinas, Encino CA.
 
As the world's largest owner operator of marinas and marine-related businesses, Westrec Marinas provides professional management services to its properties, affiliates and clients throughout the world. Founded in 1987, Westrec manages marina facilities located both in fresh and salt water environments, handling vessels ranging in size from personal watercraft to mega yachts.  Frye is currently the VP of business development and acquisitions. One can learn more about Westrec at www.westrec.com .
 
A 25+ year professional in the marina industry Frye has directly managed or provided oversight for over 30 marinas across the US, including redevelopment, expansion and significant growth of revenue and profitability.  
 
Frye also serves as president emeritus and past-chairman of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI) and was for nearly a decade the executive director of the Association.  AMI was created by the merger of the International Marina Institute (IMI) and the Marina Operators Association of America, AMI is the national and international trade association of the marina industry and represents a diverse membership of marinas, boatyards, yacht clubs, and public/private moorage basins across the United States and worldwide.  One can learn more about AMI at www.marinaassociation.org.
 
In addition to his duties with AMI, Frye served as the Director of the Marinas & Boating Access Department for the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and served on the Board of Directors of NMMA representing AMI. Most recently Frye serves as vice chairman of the Recreational Boating Leadership Council (RBLC), an outgrowth of the Grow Boating Summits bringing industry volunteers together in an action plan to grow participation in recreational boating. One can learn more about NMMA and the RBLC at www.nmma.org.
 
Frye is a past chairman of the Marine Environmental Education Foundation (MEEF), a consortium of marine industry associations, environmental groups and government agencies organized around clean water initiatives.  He also served as chairman of the National Clean Boating Campaign.   
 
Frye served as president for the American League of Anglers and Boaters (ALAB) a Washington, DC based coalition organized for the reauthorization of the Aquatic Resources, Sport Fishing and Boating Trust Fund.  ALAB members include groups like the American Sport Fishing Association, the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Boat US, Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society, NMMA, and others.  ALAB advises Congress on the spending formula for a number of federally funded programs that together total nearly $800 million annually.
 
He is a Certified Marina Manager (CMM), a distinction created by the International Marina Institute and now perpetuated by AMI. Frye has been a frequent contributor/author to industry trade magazines, a speaker and faculty member for marina management training in advocacy, marketing, operations and business management. He has hosted and acted as master of ceremonies for the International Marina and Boatyard Conference (IMBC) for the past 11years. Owned by the AMI, IMBC is the largest annual conference and trade show in the marina industry bringing together annually nearly 1000 marina operators, vendors, consultants and participants in the marina industry. One can learn more at www.marinaassociation.org/imbc/about
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A native of Quincy, Massachusetts, Frye earned a BS in business and psychology at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.  Frye makes his home and office in Warrenton, VA, a suburb of Washington, DC.
  

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Craig S. Funston, SE
Vice President of Engineering, 
Bellingham Marine

144 River Road, Lynden, WA  98264
P: 360.715.0121 / C: 360.201.4193  
E: cfunston@bellingham-marine.com
Bellingham Marine | www.bellingham-marine.com

Craig Funston joined Bellingham Marine in 2017 as Vice President of Engineering.  Craig has extensive knowledge and experience in both structural and coastal engineering.  His project portfolio includes many award-winning designs such as the USS Arizona Memorial landing dock in Honolulu and the floating 14th golf green in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Prior to joining Bellingham Marine, Mr. Funston was the owner and Principal in Charge of Redpoint Structures.  He opened Redpoint in 2005 to provide marine structural engineering, testing and prototyping services to the construction community. Before launching Redpoint Structures, Mr. Funston was with the internationally recognized firm of Geiger Engineers for 19 years and served as Principal in Charge of marinas and marine structures. In addition to notable projects in the United States, Craig's designs can be found in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Bahamas, Mexico and Canada. Mr. Funston's expertise includes both floating and fixed marinas as well as large waterfront structures. 
Mr. Funston has spoken at numerous industry conferences. He is a veteran designer of floating platforms and is a well-respected expert in the field of floating structures design and engineering. Craig's work can be found in harbors around the world and has been recognized by both ASCE's COPRI division and PIANC for excellence in engineering and design.
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Tyler Hackett is an experienced Coastal Engineer with a wide range of knowledge in the design and construction of coastal structures including bulkheads, rip-rap revetments, floating structures, pile supported structures, and waterfront edge planning. He has performed all tasks associated with a project from concept to construction including environmental calculations, cost estimating, project oversight, and structural stability. He has worked on projects for private clients and developers as well as for municipal and governmental agencies.  His experience in the construction environment allows him to communicate efficiently and understand all aspects of a project from structural and geotechnical design to MEP and landscape design. Tyler is thoroughly familiar with the environmental processes associated with the coastal realm as well as functional and efficient design of all coastal structures.

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Heath Hansell, P.E
Heath Hansell serves as a senior waterfront engineer for ATM, A Geosyntec Company.  With over ten years of experience in coastal, marine, and waterfront engineering projects, Heath’s expertise ranges from large- to small-scale coastal, estuarine, riverine, and lake works, shoreline protection, marina facilities, coastal resort development, and working/urban waterfront projects. 
Heaths’ project experience and locations extending along the east coast from Maine to Florida, interior rivers and lakes of the U.S., the southeast U.S. and Gulf Coast, Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean, South Pacific, and Middle East. 
Heath is responsible for  planning, design, regulatory permitting, tender/construction, and monitoring of coastal and marine projects and has executed large-scale and multi-disciplinary waterfront projects.  His expertise includes comprehensive site evaluations; field data collection and statistical analyses of oceanographic and riverine conditions, wave and current-structure interactions, marina and waterfront planning, coastal structure design, flooding and resilience studies, FEMA mapping and engineering, post-storm inspections, and project development. 
Heath completed his MS in Ocean Engineering with a focus on Coastal Processes and Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology and his BS in Civil Engineering from Mississippi State University. He is a licensed professional engineer 

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Mark Jaraczewski
Vice President, Circle of Boating
Mark Jaraczewski joined Suntex Marinas in 2018 as the Senior Director of the Boating Division. Mark is responsible for the "Circle of Boating", part of the Suntex story of the evolution of a new boater into a slip holder. With his vision of providing a top-of-the-line fleet of boats for both our rental sites and boat clubs, we are able to entice a large customer base of boaters as they journey through the Circle. Mark determines the portfolio of boats in our inventory, as well as the direction for selecting new locations.
Mark was previously employed by the City of McKinney where he was the Fixed Base Operations Director for McKinney Air Center. The Air Center was nominated #1 in the United States for customer service and operations during his employment. He acquired major contracts with top fortune 500 companies, oversaw the development of new facilities, and achieved record growth. Mark enjoys fishing, bowhunting and currently resides in Prosper, Texas with his wife and children.
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SEAN MARRERO
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, CORRECT CRAFT 
PRESIDENT, WATERSHED INNOVATION
Sean Marrero is the Chief Strategy Officer for Correct Craft, a 97-year-old marine industry 
company operating aroundthe globe. Correct Craft’ssubsidiaries includeeight boat brands, 
three engine brands, three watersports parks and an entity devoted solely to innovation,
Watershed Innovation, where Sean serves as President. 
Watershed Innovation currently manages three operating companies. Merritt Precision
uses robotic 5-axis mills to create tooling for fiberglass parts. Ingenity is a 100% electric
propulsion system for high power use cases including watersports boats. Osmosis, a spinoff from Ingenity, is a customized telematics platform that provides turn-key connectivity to 
OEMs and their end customers.
Sean has worked in the marine industry for 25 years and has been a part of Correct Craft’s 
success for the past 16 years in his roles as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer 
and Vice President of Manufacturing. Prior to Correct Craft, Sean worked eight years at 
Brunswick/Sea Ray, a publicly traded company, in positions of increasing responsibility 
including Director of Accounting.
With a passion for education, Sean has earned his Bachelor of Science in both Finance and 
Accounting from University of Central Florida and a Master of Business Administration from 
Rollins College. Sean has completed executive education programs on innovation at both 
Harvard and Stanford to expand his knowledge in developing the future with Watershed.
Over the course of his career, Sean has served on multiple boards. He has advised the
Manufacturer’s Association of Central Florida and the Florida Institute of Chief Financial 
Officers. Having a heart for others, Sean has served as a board member at Habitat for 
Humanity of Orlando for over eight years.
Sean has earned notable accreditations from Villanova as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and 
from the Institute of Management Accounting as a Certified Management Accountant.
Sean is married to his wife Erica, who also works at Correct Craft as a Project Manager. They 
live with their daughter, Kiley, in Orlando, Florida.
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Tim Mason serves as a senior principal waterfront engineer for ATM, a Geosyntec Company. With more than 29 years of experience, Tim’s expertise is coastal and waterfront engineering, including all phases of project implementation: planning and feasibility, permitting, design, plans and technical specifications, tendering/bidding, construction contract administration, monitoring, and mitigation planning. He also has performed state and federal permitting, as well as prepared international environmental impact assessments.  

Tim’s project experience and locations extend along the US east coast, the Gulf of Mexico, Pacific coasts of Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Middle East.  He has planned, designed, and permitted facilities ranging from community boat ramp/waterfront access projects to large-scale, multi-faceted resort destination development projects and superyacht marinas with the full complement of utilities and other services.  

He is a co-author of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Manual of Practice 50 (2012) “Planning and Design Guidelines for Small Craft Harbors,” specifically Chapter 3 which includes inner harbor structures, shoreline stabilization, docks, and piers. He was also a contributing author to PIANC’s Working Group Report 134, “Design and Operational Guidelines for Superyacht Facilities (2013)” and contributing author to the Report of Working Group 149 on marina design.

Tim earned a ME in Coastal & Oceanographic Engineering from the University of Florida, and a BS in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University.  He is a licensed professional engineer in five states and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Tim leads ATM’s U.S. waterfront engineering practice from ATM’s office in St. Augustine, Florida.      

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Mike Melillo is co-founder and CEO of The Wanderlust Group, a technology company that builds marketplaces and platforms for the outdoor travel industry. Dockwa, the company’s first brand, launched in 2014 and has since become the digital hub of the marina industry used by more than 300 thousand boaters and 1500 marinas.  While a seasoned technology leader today, Mike’s unique path to entrepreneurship started with a career in Major League Baseball. After graduating from Elon University as an Academic All American and all-time career home run leader, Mike was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2010 MLB Draft. Today he is an expert in the tech infrastructure of the outdoors and has been named to the Top 30 Under 30 list in the Boating Industry. 

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Dan Natchez is President of DANIEL S. NATCHEZ and ASSOCIATES, Inc., a leading award winning, International Environmental Waterfront Design and Consulting organization, specializing in the integrated master and specific project planning, design, and environmental enhancement of all aspects of waterfront projects, including marina resorts, marinas, boat yards, & yacht clubs, throughout the world.
Dan has been the recreational industries leading expert and spokesperson for holistic integrated design, Barrier Free Access, creating Best Management Practices for controlling and preventing Storm Water Pollution as well as for the designing and implementing prudent operations and service areas of marinas and authors an internationally syndicated column on marinas
Dan has recently been made an Honorary Certified Marina Professional one of 8 in the world. 
Dan has been the keynote speaker in numerous AMI and other conferences around the world was the principles industry representative in the drafting of the ADA and Non-Point Stormwater regulations.
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Sarah Orlando is an Extension Educator with Ohio Sea Grant and Program Manager for the Ohio Clean Marinas and 
Clean Boaters programs – voluntary, incentive-based programs to help maintain and improve water quality while 
preserving the economic activity and viability of the marine trades industry. Her primary responsibilities include 
conducting applied research, education, and outreach to the marina and boating community on a variety of topics 
including nonpoint source pollution, stormwater, wastewater, aquatic invasive species, marine debris, and coastal 
resiliency. Sarah holds her bachelor’s degree in biology with minors in marine science and English from Wittenberg 
University, and her master’s degree in marine resources management from Texas A&M University at Galveston. 











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Brenda K. Reynolds
Leadership Consultant, Executive Coach, Best-Selling Author, TEDx Speaker and Change Expert 
Brenda K. Reynolds, M.S., is a change agent who provides organization development and leadership solutions to Fortune 500’s, non-profits, organizations, and individuals navigating complexity. Brenda draws on her own corporate leadership roles and extensive consulting experience to equip clients with easy-to-apply strategies and inspiration. She has been trusted by clients including Special Olympics, Sherwin Williams, Downingtown School District, Moen, QVC, and McDonalds. 
Brenda is author of Amazon best-seller TBD-To Be Determined: Leading with Clarity and Confidence in Uncertain Times (2017). She’s also the creator of the “Now What?” Transformation™ Clarity Card Deck and Kit. Brenda recently launched the COMING TO.GET.HER series and online community for women in leadership. 
Brenda has graced the TEDx stage as a speaker on Navigating Transition Fog. 
Brenda has also delighted and inspired audiences in a variety of venues, including: 
- Vistage International 
 -The International Organization Development and Change Conference, Beijing, China
- The Designed for Impact Bermuda Women’s Conference 
She is a frequent radio and podcast guest, residing in the Greater Philadelphia area, and proud mother of two amazing sons. 
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Marilyn Sherman is dedicated to training people to let go of obstacles and live and work with 
courage, commitment, and confidence. For the last 22 years, she has motivated audiences all 
over the country, and internationally with topics about hope, inspiration, and practical tools to 
implement immediately. 
With clients in government, corporations, and hospitality, Marilyn is known for giving people 
success strategies to overcome obstacles, have a more positive mindset, and reduce 
conflict in the workplace. Her live presentations and her accompanying motivational books 
have been described as ‘life-changing’. 
She is a graduate of Washington State University and is currently an Artist in Residence for 
High Point University. Her first job in corporate America was with a finance company who saw 
her management potential early on and put her into a 18-month accelerated management 
program. She eventually became a training officer for that company writing and delivering 
their leadership training. Marilyn worked for a seminar company before starting her own 
speaking and training company. Clients that have been inspired by her keynotes include CocaCola, McDonald’s, the F.D.I.C., the US Post Office, and every kind of association from Candle 
companies to Bar Association Executives, to SHRM. 
She is the author of 4 motivational books including her latest on goal-setting released this year 
called “Is There A Hole In Your Bucket List?”. 
Marilyn is a Certified Speaking Professional ™, the highest earned designation in the speaking 
profession with only 12% of speakers worldwide holding this designation. 
She loves living and working in Las Vegas with her French Husband, Yves. She serves on the 
board of a non-profit after school program for homeless and under-privileged youth called The 
Village of Hope and is very involved with Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.

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Robert Smith
Safety Consultant 
Fisher Phillips LLP
1075 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 3500
Atlanta, GA 30309
O: (404) 240-4147 | C:(757) 589-5391
rsmith@fisherphillips.com 
www.FisherPhillips.com
www.fpsafetysolutions.com

An experienced safety professional with a diverse background across manufacturing operations, management, business development, regulatory compliance, employee training and development, and marine and boatyard safety, Robert brings valuable skills to any organization looking to enhance their safety compliance programs. His familiarity with OSHA regulations coupled with a results-oriented approach to safety program management makes him not only a strong resource for Fisher Phillips, but an active participant in our clients’ success.
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Lori Sousa is a second-generation insurance agent with over 32 years in the industry.  Having spent her entire career in the South Florida area, she has a unique understanding of the coastal issues and the placement of difficult risks.  Ms. Sousa has experience as a company underwriter working in the workers compensation space as well as serving as the lead underwriter in the development of a Dive Boat program for the Marine Industry.  

Ms. Sousa is well-known in the Marine Industry and is very active in the various state associations including serving as an officer for the Florida Marine Contractors Association, where in 2006 she helped write the first Marine Contractor code for workers compensation.  This was also the case in the Automotive Industry where she spent a couple of years working on the board of the Women In Automotive Association. 

In 2014 Lori graduated and obtained her CMIP Insurance Designation (Certified Marine Insurance Professional) from the International Institute for Marine Insurance Studies. Her expertise is not often found in the industry and her extensive knowledge of Marine Insurance.

In 2017 Lori was excited to bring Marine Insurance to other agents at the WCI360 conference last year with an introduction to marine work comp for the agent. 

Ms Sousa is currently the President of Sea-Land Insurance Corp, an independent insurance agency specializing in the needs of the marine and automotive industry though out Florida and the Country. 

Ms Sousa has taught many workshops on various insurance topics over the last 15 years and looks forward to teaching many more in the future.   Educating both the employers and other agents has become a passion for Lori. 
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Bio:
John Venneman began his career in the marina business at the ripe old age of 14 working at the Boling AFB Marina in Washington DC.  He liked boats so much he went to Cal Maritime where he studied to be a ships officer.  When he decided to pursue a career on land, he fell into being a Marine Surveyor in Atlanta, GA and has been there ever since.  John has earned his MBA in Risk Management and Insurance from GA State, his CPCU and his AMIM.  

John Venneman, CPCU, AMIM, NAMS-CMS
He/Him/His
Marine Risk Management Specialist, 
Risk Engineering Services

Atlanta, GA USA
O/M 678-858-1282
E john.venneman@chubb.com
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Presenter Information
Presenter Name: Dan Williams, PLA, ASLA, AHLP   
Title: Senior Landscape Architect
Company: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 
Mailing Address: 1702 Pankratz Street
City/Town: Madison
State/Province: Wisconsin 
ZIP/Postal Code: 53704
Country: USA
Email: dwilliams@msa-ps.com 
Phone Number: (608) 216-2066 Office, (608) 335-4110 Cell 

Presenter Biography
With more than 30 years of landscape architectural experience, Dan takes pride in his ability to make every project, large or small, something special. He is energized by the challenges offered by each new site and works with owners to create waterfront destinations. Dan’s design philosophy is uncomplicated and based on two foundational factors: understanding and vision. Understanding involves developing a solid comprehension of the environmental, social and economic factors related to a project. This knowledge provides a framework for building an inspiring vision for the landscape. He has managed and directed design for over 30 award-winning projects including five national recipients. Dan served as co-author for “ASCE Manuals and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 50: Planning and Design Guidelines for Small Craft Harbors,” Chapter 1 Planning, Environmental, and Financial Considerations. He has also been invited to speak at numerous local, state, regional and national events on the topic of marinas and waterfronts, lending his expertise across the country.
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Kevin Williams is the Vice President, North American Marketing for the National Marine Manufacturers Association. He has more than 25 years of marketing experience, and most recently co-founded Fortitude Interactive Inc., a marketing technology consulting firm focused on brand strategy, content development and syndication, as well as intellectual property in the digital, social and mobile age. He has also served as head of Multicultural Marketing and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives for BMW of North America, LLC., where he facilitated multicultural marketing strategies and initiatives designed to reach, engage and motivate diverse consumers for the BMW, MINI Cooper and BMW Motorrad brands.

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Rafal Wojcik is a licensed geotechnical engineer at Dewberry Engineers, Inc. Mr. Wojcik has performed a variety of design and construction support services for waterfront and marina protection, storm hardening/coastal resiliency, preparation and implementation of subsurface investigations and testing programs, geological hazard mitigation, slope failures, and a variety of foundation systems. He has extensive experience with the design and installation of retaining walls, shallow foundations, deep excavations and deep foundation systems, seepage analysis, soil/rock slope stabilization, geologic hazard remediation, ground improvement, as well as soil and rock anchors. His responsibilities as a geotechnical engineer include design development, constructability review and analyses, geotechnical risk mitigation, construction plan development, and development of construction specifications. Rafal has worked with multiple state agencies such as NJDOT, NJTA, NJ TRANSIT, MTA, NYSDOT, PANYNJ, as well as various municipalities, county, and private clients throughout the east coast.
Mr. Wojcik earned a BS and MS from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Mr. Wojcik also serves as an adjunct professor at the University, teaching both undergraduate and graduate geotechnical engineering and geology courses. 

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Carl F. Wolf, CMM CMI

World-wide, Carl is the only person with the dual designation of Certified Marina Manager (CMM) and Certified Marine Investigator (CMI). Carl has 40 plus years of wide- ranging experience in the marina and boatyard industry; offering successful background in profitable marina and boatyard operations management; consulting; facility development; and site assessments. Carl is employed by Robson Forensic, Inc., specializing in marina and boatyard facilities. Roberson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields, such as the maritime industry.
Working with the International Marina Institute (IMI, an arm of the Association of the Marina Industries) and the University of Wisconsin, Carl has taught and presented on numberous occasions on various marina and boatyard issues. He is a charter CMM member, and has taught a number of times at the IMI’s Marina Management program, which is a prerequisite for the CMM certification. Carl is one of the Co-editors of the IMI’s first edition of the Marina Operations Manual, a standard in the marina industry. In 2016, Carl authored the Marina Policy Guidelines manual.
Carl is a contributing writer for Marina Dock Age magazine. His articles center on various marina operations and issues facing the marina industry.
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GREGORY J. WEYKAMP, ASLA, LEED AP, BD+C
Principal / President, Edgewater Resources, LLC

Greg Weykamp has over thirty years of experience in the planning and design of marinas and mixed-use waterfront development projects, with an emphasis on visioning, permitting, sustainability, and financial feasibility.  His project experience includes planning, design, market analysis and feasibility of marina facilities ranging from the smallest facilities to more than a 1,000 slips, waterfront parks, urban redevelopment, economic development, master planned communities, parks and recreation facilities, and military installations.  In addition to his consulting work, Greg is an investor/owner in marinas and mixed-use waterfront developments in Michigan, Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Belize.
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Bio:
Rachael Lobeck is the Senior Manager of Public Relations at Boats Group, a global leader in online boating marketplaces, and oversees the media relations and corporate communications initiatives for the company and its brands. Her public relations and marketing career spans over a decade, with experience in various industries from radio, marine and environmental to consumer products. Rachael’s expertise comes with years of experience in thoughtful storytelling and strengthening communications strategies to amplify authentic and important narratives. Her diverse knowledge across multiple industries and organizations, coupled with her devotion to building genuine connections, has created some of the most successful public relations campaigns. 

Before Boats Group, Rachael led public relations for Jazwares, a global toy and consumer products manufacturer, and 4ocean, a mission-driven business dedicated to combating the ocean plastic crisis. She also worked in the sportfishing industry for several years, where she managed event marketing and public relations for some of the largest fishing tournaments in South Florida.

Rachael received her B.A. from Florida Atlantic University in Multimedia Journalism and serves as a Committee Chair for the Marine Marketers of America.
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Alisdair Martin, VP Strategy and Sales National Marine Manufacturers Association. Board Member Marine Marketers of America.  Here is a bio you could use (let me know if this wants editing): 
Alisdair has spent 25 years working with hundreds of boat shows in many countries and across all sectors of the marine industry.  As a former CEO of a successful, self-made digital media business, Alisdair is well-positioned to bring an entrepreneurial  mindset to helping marine industry brands to understand modern consumer buying behavior and harness digital marketing strategy.
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Colin Voreis

As Director, Digital Marketing for Boats Group, Colin oversees digital marketing efforts across Boat Trader, YachtWorld, boats.com and Trident Funding. He serves as the Head of Marketing for the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) business at Boat Trader and for Trident Funding, a leading rec-fi partner in the US. He focuses primarily on paid marketing, marketing analytics, ROAS, SEO and content. In his free time, he enjoys writing and shooting video for the Boat Trader, YachtWorld, and boats.com brands, covering the center console and sportfishing markets for Boat Trader and boats.com, as well as covering superyacht content for YachtWorld. Colin holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics.
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Amanda Ward is a marketing professional with 15+ years experience focusing on creative and data-driven strategies. She began her career within the marine industry in 2008. Over the last twelve years she has served in several marketing roles at MarineMax, and currently is the Director of Marketing. In 2019 Amanda was recognized as part of Boating Industry’s 40 Under 40.