| Rarely, if ever, has such a team of world-class
professionals been assembled in the field of marina management
as at International Marinas. Their experience, accomplishments
and dedication speak for themselves.
Kaye Pearson – Chairman
of International Marinas. He is also the Chairman of Yachting
Promotions., Inc. / Show Management – has over 30 years of
experience in presenting more than 200 boat shows, including
the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. He has designed
and installed dock systems, providing accommodations for more
than 1,200 boats of up to 200 feet in length. He is an
electrical contractor and a designer of power source and
distribution systems for the largest yachts in existence. Mr.
Pearson, through his various related marine interests, has
been involved in the design and/or specifications for numerous
marina projects.
Walt McCrory, CEO of
International Marinas. He is also the Chairman and CEO of Port
Developers. Mr. McCrory is an attorney and Certified Public
Accountant. He has been involved at the senior management
level of commercial and residential real estate development
and management for the past 30 years. He has also been the
chairman of a substantial food distribution company and a
leasing company.
Fred A. Barboni Chief Operating Officer-
Fred has been involved in resort and marina
operations, real estate and recurring revenue business models
with a history of outstanding results. He has proven
particularly effective in leading multi-unit operations. Prior
to joining International Marinas he was a Senior Executive
Officer with Enterprise Rent a Car, where he was instrumental
in the rapid growth of the Florida markets for the Company. He
has had a lifelong passion for boating and water sports and
comes with a consummate understanding of marine related trends
and boater’s expectations.
Ed Stone – Senior
Partner of Edward D. Stone, Jr. and Associates (EDSA) –
provides expertise in planning and design. EDSA has worldwide
experience in site planning and design of large commercial
projects, including numerous hotel, marina, golf course and
resort communities. Mr. Stone was appointed to the Commission
of Fine Arts by Presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter. In 1994, he
was warded the Gold Medal of the American Society of Landscape
Architects for Lifetime Achievement in Planning and Design,
Mr. Stone serves as Vice President, Secretary and Director of
Port Developers.
Bob Gates received a Bachelor of
Science degree from the United States Merchant Marine Academy
and holds a Chief Engineer’s License. He is the founder and
retired Chairman of Gates Construction Corporation, giving him
extensive experience in the construction of marine facilities
and port development. In 1991, Gates Construction was acquired
by Great Lakes Dredge &Dock Company, one of the oldest and
largest marine construction companies in the Western
Hemisphere. Mr. Gates is Chairman of Gates Realty Corp. and a
Director of Port Developers.
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