The Young Leader Award honors rising leaders who are shaping the future of the marina and boatyard industry. Each year, this recognition highlights professionals under 40 who have already made a meaningful impact and show strong promise for what’s ahead.

Honorees reflect the full breadth of the industry—from marina and boatyard owners, managers, and staff to consultants, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers, and other professionals whose work supports marina and boatyard operations.

Dylan Bozich
Controller, Blue Harbor Management

Louis E. Cobb
Dockmaster, Port 32 Jacksonville Marina

Dan Cohen
Enterprise Sales Lead, Storable Marine

Caleb Crawford
Design Manager, Safe Harbor

Devin DellaCava
Owner, Gary’s Dock and Lift Service

Natasha McCarthy-Delamere
Chief Operating Officer, Beauchamp Leslie Development & Management

Dylan Doyle
Assistant General Manager, Conch Harbor Marina

Alicia Dudezki
General Manager, Bluffer’s Park Marina

Spencer Dunford
SVP Revenue Management, Southern Marinas

Brennan Fox
Owner, Lake of Egypt Docks

Ryhan Fox
Owner, Lake of Egypt Docks

Drew Gates
Electrical Engineer / Project Manager, Maffett Loftis Engineering

Michael Greco
Owner, ACRA Electric Inc.

Michael Hallock
Operations Manager, Wahoo Docks

Dennis Halpin
General Manager, Elliott Bay Marina

Andrew Hawkins
General Manager, Morningstar Marinas Mayport

Ronald L. Hopkins III
General Manager, Windward Adventure Yacht Harbor

Ryan Jacobs
Dockmaster, Meridian Marina

Macy Jones
Marketing Manager, Ocean Havens

Samantha Kier
Operations Manager, Bluff Creek Marina LLC

Jake Lasser
General Manager, Bayfront Yacht Works & Marina (Suntex Marinas)

Henderson Lentz
Regional Sales Director, Snap Dock

Kathleen Marsili
Assistant General Manager, Loggerhead – The Boathouse Marina

Alex McDougall
General Manager, Suntex Marinas | Legendary Marina Destin

Steven Wade Nave
Logistics Manager, Dock and Marina Services

Kyle Neller
Assistant Marina Manager, Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Owen Ichiro Abarca Ramirez
Maintenance Supervisor, Blue Turtle Bay Marina

Noah Rouse
General Manager, VIP Marinas

Christopher Ryder
Project Development Manager – Northeast, Bellingham Marine

Caleb Scillian
Product Owner, Storable

Tom Spragg
Project Manager, Bellingham Marine

Brandon Taylor
Harbormaster, Westpoint Harbor

Coby Trollinger
Operations Manager, Sandy Creek Yacht Club Marina

Edgar Torres
Waterfront Operations Manager, Morningstar Marinas Southport

Nicholas Warminsky
General Manager, City of Sheboygan

Daniel Welsh
Facilities Manager, Wildwood Resort & Marina

Alberto Wheeler
Field Manager, OTIS Dock Repair & Manufacturing

Matt Williamson
Operations Manager, Northshore Marina

Travis Wolfe
Director of Product, SpeedyDock

Jesse Zelinske
Dockmaster, Harbour Inn, Marina & Spa