Speaker – Dan Natchez

Dan Natchez, CMP 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 and other projects, including marina resorts, marinas, residential and commercial mixed use waterfront complexes, boat yards, yacht clubs, and industrial ports throughout the world. Some of the largest marinas and marina chains in the world are DSN&A’s clients.

Dan has been among the recreational boating industry’s leading experts and spokespersons for holistic integrated cost effective marina designs including handing of stormwater and promoting barrier free access, both in the United States as well as internationally.

Dan is an avid sailor, boater and water-skier, and has been both a frequent competitor and judge at American Water Ski Association competitions as well as on many Olympic-class sailboats. He authors an internationally syndicated column Natchez On The Waterfront and is the receptive of many awards including the ICOMIA Golden Cleet Award, University of Wisconsin’s Outstating Lecturer and Wortley Award as well as the Global Marina Institute’s Certified Marina Professional.