Who We Are

ASSOCIATION GOALS

  • Create a unified voice for the recreational marine industry in the central region of the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Collaborate with county tourism agencies by providing data regarding the economic impact of the recreational boating industry to promote the industry as a key element of the tourism mission for the region.
  • Through current business resources, promote the health of our fishery and the capacity of services available to customers in our region.
  • Create opportunities for active business networking between companies.
  • Utilize the Wharf Boat & Yacht Show (or other boat show as deemed appropriate) as a mechanism to build the customer base and promote the marine industry in our region.

Board of Directors:

Seth A. Mosley
President

Mosley Maritime Services, LLC
Seth A. Mosley
Owner / Principal Surveyor
Seth.Mosley@MosleyMaritime.com

Marine surveyor and yacht delivery captain servicing the Gulf Coast and Inland Waterways. We offer pre-purchase, insurance, and damage marine surveys as well as cargo, barge, towboat, and crane surveys and inspections throughout the United States and yacht delivery throughout the Gulf Coast, Inland Rivers, East Coast, Great Lakes, and Caribbean.

Website:
www.MosleyMaritime.com

Tracey Thompson
Vice President

Davison Fuels & Oil
Tracey Thompson
Accounts Manager
tthompson@davisonfuels.com

Tracey have been in the fuel and lubricants business for over 25 years in the Central Gulf Coast Region. Specializing in the development of marina fuel supply and a proud supporter the recreational and commercial boating industries.

Website:
www.davisonoil.com

Susan Boggs
Secretary

B&D Maritime, Inc / Reel Surprise Charters & Marina
Susan Boggs
Owner
reelsurprisecharters@gmail.com

Susan and her husband Randy started their charter fishing business in 1999.  They currently own three charter boats – Reel Surprise, Gulf Winds II and Southerner.  In 2009, they moved their charter operation to SanRoc Cay Marina and expanded their business by leasing the charter office and the dock store. They purchased the 54 boat slip marina in November 2015.

Website:
www.reelsurprisecharters.com

Tim Jones

Gulf Coast Yacht Group
Tim Jones
Sales Manager
timjones@gulfcoastyachtgroup.com

Tim worked as a service technician where his training centered on Hatteras Yachts and other boats with outboard and stern drive engine systems.

Website:
www.gulfcoastyachtgroup.com

Drew Hill

Galati Yachts Sales
Drew Hill
Manager of the Galati Yacht Sales Office in Orange Beach, Alabama

Website:
www.galatiyachts.com

Heather Garner

Coastal Marina Management
Heather Garner
Owner

Website:
www.coastalmarinamanagement.com

Mike Lewis

Marine Group Emerald Coast
Mike Lewis
President and Managing Broker
mlewis@marinegroupec.com

With over 40 years of boating experience and over 17 years as a Florida Licensed Yacht Broker, Mike has the experience, knowledge and commitment to make your next boat purchase efficient, smooth and enjoyable, as it should be.

Website:
www.marinegroupec.com

Bob Schwarz

A&M Yacht Sales, INC Dog River Marina
Bob Schwarz
Certified Professional Yacht Broker
bschwarz@dogrivermarina.com

Bob has been instrumental in the day to day operations of Dog River Marina for years and now sells yachts to his list of achievements. Bob is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker.

Website:
www.amyachts.com

John Fitzgerald

Saunders Yachtworks
John Fitzgerald
President & CEO
jfitzgerald@saundersyacht.com

John joined the human resources department of Saunders Yachtworks in 1999. Several years later, he became the vice president of yacht services, including the operations in Panama City, Fla., and Orange Beach, Ala. In 2008, John took on the role of president and CEO.  John is also the current president of the American Boatbuilders and Repairers Association (ABBRA) and past president of the Central Gulf Marine Trades Association (CGMTA).

Website:
www.saundersyacht.com

Members:

BMG Direct, Inc.

Barbara M. Gibney
President

Robert Gibney
Sales Manager
bmgdirectinc@msn.com

Website:
www.facebook.com/bmgdirect

Gulf Coast Shows

Dan Miller
President
dan@gulfcoastshows.com

Melissa Miller
Show Manager
Mobile Boat Show and Biloxi Boat Show
melissa@gulfcoastshows.com

Website:
gulfcoastshows.com/

Marks Marine Insurance

Larry Hammett
Sales Representative
Larry@insuretheboat.com

Website:
www.insuretheboat.com/

Newcoast Financial Services

Joey Gottfried
Newcoast Finance Specialist
joey@newcoast.com

Website:
www.newcoast.com/