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.   
 

David Semrau

Executive Sales Director

4601 Legendary Marina Drive

Destin, FL 32541

850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301

David graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1993.  He worked for Hormel Foods Corporation in sales and marketing for two years then moved from the freezing cold north to sunny Florida to work for Walt Disney World in 1996 in sales and marketing for the Disney Vacation Club. At Disney he was the top sales producer and won the partners in excellence award given by his co workers which is the highest award given to a Disney employee. In 2002 David worked with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in sales and training and became the highest producer of sales in 2005.  In 2006 he started his infatuation with water and decided to go to the boating industry with Four Winns boat manufacturing as the Regional Sales Manager covering all the southern United States.  Most recently David decided to move the family to Destin, FL and work as the Director of Sales at Legendary Yacht Club to be near the best water and beaches in Florida.

 

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.
  Tim Woodin
Licensed Broker & Sales Associate
4601 Legendary Marina Drive
Destin, Florida 32541

850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301
twoodin@legendarymarine.com


Tim has been a resident of Fort Walton Beach for over 25 years. Much of that time has been spent enjoying the Gulf Coast's best resources such as fishing and sailing, as well as operating a personal watercraft facility. Attention to his clients' smallest details and highest expectations are what make Tim proud of the service he provides his clients. Tim's philosophy on marine sales is deeply rooted in the desire to provide fun for the entire family.
  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 more than five years in boat sales and over thirteen years in other sales.  He was also Legendary Marine's 2004 Salesperson of the Year.  With more than eight years of tournament fishing experience and a life long passion for the sport, Todd is very knowledgeable in every boating environment.

 

"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."