Destin Sales Team

	Shawn Talpey General Sales Manager 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 stalpey@legendarymarine.com As an avid boater myself that has purchased many boats in the past, I have a clear understanding of our clients wants, needs, and expectations. At Legendary, we grasp the importance of providing our clients with a hassle free, fun, and educational boat buying experience. Legendary embraces a large array of boat buyers, from the first timer looking for a smaller runabout or fishing boat to the seasoned yachtsmen that desires a luxury cruiser or sport fishing vessel. Either way you can be confident you will be greeted with a warm smile from a professional. We look forward to seeing you on the water.
	Keri Doscher Business Manager 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, FL 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8303 kdoscher@legendarymarine.com Keri Doscher joined the Legendary Marine staff in May 2004 after graduating with a degree in Business Management from Valdosta State University. Keri's initial introduction to the marine industry began in 2000 when she began working with two well known boat manufacturers in the areas of sales and marketing. After graduating, Keri moved to the Emerald Coast and joined Legendary Marine. Over the past 10 years, Keri has gained ample experience in both the wholesale and retail sides of the marine industry. Keri currently holds the role of Business Manager at the Destin location and facilitates financing, insurance and extended warranty sales for each customer's purchase. "It is very satisfying to see customers taking delivery of their new boats. Every time a happy customer leaves my office, it reinforces to me that I am in the right job field! Every customer that leaves our facility becomes a part of our Legendary Marine family. I look forward to seeing that boating family grow even more over the next few years!"
	John Burns Senior Broker 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 jburns@legendarymarine.com John entered his selling career in 1973, and the primary lesson he has learned is: "The higher the price, the greater the client's expectations." John feels strongly that service after the sale often is more important than the product or the price, and has found that by concentrating on service, the entire purchase process becomes a delight for the buyer. Proof of the success of this approach is the high number of customers who have kept coming back to him for over 30 years. Burns says "The quality products offered by Legendary Marine coupled with our owners' commitment to creating a "Legendary Experience" for our clients makes it fun to sell the passion of boating."
	Brian Smith Consignment Manager 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 bsmith@legendarymarine.com Brian moved to our area in 1997 after being lured away from the Rocky Mountains of Aspen, Colorado. He served 15 years as a ski instructor while living in the mountains. He has now decided to pursue a new love on the waters of the Emerald Coast. Brian has a great enthusiasm for pairing customers with the perfect boat. We are certain you will be impressed with Brian's attention to detail and his ability to provide the greatest level of customer satisfaction.
	Kevin Harvey Licensed Broker & Sales Associate 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 kharvey@legendarymarine.com Kevin has many years in marine sales and has certainly developed a great relationship with many of his customers. During his 20 years in sales, he has sold over $20 million in gross sales on boats ranging from 18 to 70 feet. He is extremely excited to join a dealership that sells high quality boats and that also offers a great service department for customers. "The boat lines at Legendary Marine offer a wide variety for any customer's needs and wants. I am very happy to be at Legendary Marine and to be able to offer my expertise to customers looking for a new or brokered boat."
	Neil Courtney Licensed Broker & Sales Associate 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Fl 32541 850-337-8300 Fax 850-337-8301 ncourtney@legendarymarine.com Neil brings a unique blend of qualities and experience to Legendary Marine. Having been involved in the marine industry throughout Europe for 23 years, he moved to the United States in 2005. Neil has a diverse history in sales, international finance, and management. "Quality, value, and outstanding service are statements that seem to be used everywhere so frequently now, that the meaning has become diluted. I look forward to showing you the Legendary Marine experience and may it may redefine your expectations of other company's "Quality" statements."
	Robert Merritt Sales Associate 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 rmerritt@legendarymarine.com Robert Merritt has 15 years of previous sales experience. His commitment to customer service is to never promise what you cannot deliver and always deliver what was promised. "What a pleasure to be involved with an organization of such high caliber. It's an excellent opportunity for anyone to be surrounded by such fine quality manufacturers. No matter what your boating desire, we have all of our customers' needs covered."
	Micki Gramm Licensed Broker and Internet Sales 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 mgramm@legendarymarine.com Micki has over sixteen years experience in the marine industry. She has worked as a Sailing Instructor, Deck Hand and all the way up to District Manager for a reputable marine retail company. She has been racing sailboats since the age of ten and began fishing on the Gulf Coast about seven years ago. She truly enjoys living the boating lifestyle. "I am very happy to have the opportunity to work for one of the largest boat dealerships in Florida. Legendary Marine's passion for customer service makes working in this industry a fun and rewarding career! My goal is to make each and every customer's buying experience an enjoyable one."
	Todd Royall Sales Associate & Broker 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 troyall@legendarymarine.com Todd has been in sales with Legendary Marine for over six years now. Todd is an avid fisherman and can been seen on fishing shows as Flats Class TV, Florida Sportsman TV, and Shallow Water Angler TV. Todd is a past recipient of Legendary Marine's Salesman of the Year award and is responsible for over $26,000,000 in total sales with Legendary Marine. Todd has directed many tournaments and seminar events and has a strong presence in the Southeastern U.S. fishing community. "I am very blessed to be with an exceptional company like Legendary Marine. My number one goal is to gain full trust with my customers and build a life long relationship with them and their families. I truly enjoy seeing the excitement and satisfaction that my customers have knowing that they have chosen a boat that completely satisfies their needs."
	Julian Papczynski Sales Associate 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 jpapczynski@legendarymarine.com Prior to my merge in the boat/yacht sales, I was a commercial deep sea diver in the Gulf, and have extensive experience living, both at and in the sea. The nautical lifestyle has been a way of life for me, and it is with great honor and privilege to be employed by such a professional organization as Legendary Marine, where my daily duties are to assist others with their own fanatical dreams of creating everlasting memories on the tranquil waters, shared by both friends and loved ones.
	Erik Anderson Sales Associate & Broker 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 eanderson@legendarymarine.com Erik is a Florida State University graduate and has been a licensed 100 ton Master Captain for over a decade. He has worked in the Marine Industry for 14 years and joined Legendary Marine in 2008. As a Professional Tournament Director and Competitive Angler, his passion for sport fishing has led him around the world in pursuit of the prestigious IGFA Royal Slam. Erik understands first hand what a customer needs and wants. From high performance, tournament rigged sport fishing vessels or for the first time boater, Erik's extensive product knowledge and industry experience can land any customer on the boat of their dreams.
	Jason Howard Sales Associate 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 jhoward@legendarymarine.com Jason moved to the Emerald Coast in 1995 and fell in love with the area and decided to call it home. As the father of three future boaters he can't think of any other place to raise his family and enjoy all the fun the area has to offer. In 2000 Jason started his career in boat sales and hasn't looked back since. Over the years, customers have learned that Jason is willing to do the extra little things that customers may not expect, but he couldn't imagine doing it any other way. Jason has over 600 deliveries in his 10 years in boat sales and is excited with each new family he helps get out on the water. When he is not around boats Jason can usually be found on the beach playing volleyball or building sandcastles with his kids. "I'm very excited to join the Legendary team. It's not everyday someone is given the opportunity to join such a first class operation."
	Daniel Dietrich Sales associate 4601 Legendary Marina Dr. Destin, FL 32541 850-337-8300 Fax 850-337-8301 Daniel has enjoyed the "Legendary Lifestyle" for over seven years now as a boat owner, customer and a yacht club owner. What began as just a part time passion for the water has now blossomed into a full time career. Daniel possesses over 30 year in sales and international ventures. Over those years he has learned the importance of building strong relationships with his customers as well as providing customers with the level of service that they expect. "This was a tremendous opportunity to sell some of the finest boats in the marine industry. In addition to an unmatched product line, I also have the opportunity to sell these products in a world class facility. I am looking forward to providing the highest level of quality and service to my customers. "We sell Fun!" is not just a slogan, it is truly what we do every day!"

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