| Shawn Talpey General Sales Manager 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 stalpey@legendarymarine.com Shawn Talpey is an avid boater who personally owned many boats prior to establishing a career in the marine industry. Says Shawn, " As a boating enthusiast myself, I have a clear understanding of what our clients want, need, and expect. At Legendary, we grasp the importance of providing our customers 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 yachtsman who desires a luxury cruiser or high end sport fisher. All of our customers, no matter their level of boating experience, can be confident you will be greeted with a warm smile from a professional who cares about meeting your unique needs. We look forward to helping you get on the water in the right boat for you!" |
 | 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 industry experience began in 2000 when worked with two well known boat manufacturers in sales and marketing, prior to coming aboard at Legendary Marine. Keri is our business manager in Destin 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," says Keri. "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 Lane Director of Training Executive Sales Manager 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 jlane@legendarymarine.com John Lane joined Legendary Marine from JL Solutions, a corporate training and teaching firm he owned and operated for six years that serviced multiple blue chip clients in the automotive and RV industries. A certified training specialist, he is also the previous sales and leadership trainer for Paul Cummins World Wide Enterprises; director of education for the Napleton Automotive Group with dealerships throughout the country; and general manager of an Alabama car dealership. John is also an active water sports enthusiast who has won many national kneeboard championships, as well as serving a 3x captain of the USA Water Ski Kneeboard Rider Cup Team. At Legendary Marine, he is involved in multi-dealership training for the sales team and also works directly with customers. "It is a great experience to work for a dealership like Legendary Marine where customer service is such an integral part of the mission statement and company culture," said John. "The team here really is 100 percent dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the customer, and of helping our customers throughout the buying process. I enjoy working with the Legendary Marine Team and especially enjoy the opportunity I have to work with our customers as well." |
 | John Burns Senior Broker & Sales Consultant 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 jburns@legendarymarine.com After a lengthy career in automotive sales and sales management, John transferred his notable skills and experience to the marine industry. He was Legendary Marine's first employee and has delivered hundreds of boats and yachts to highly satisfied customers. "I believe service after the sale is often more important than the product or the price," says John. "By concentrating on service, the entire purchasing process becomes a delight for the buyer. Proof of the success of this approach is the high number of customers who have returned to Legendary Marine for many years. The quality of our product offering here at Legendary Marine, coupled with our commitment to creating a 'Legendary Experience' for each of our clients, makes it fun to sell the passion of boating!" |
 | Neil Courtney Licensed Broker & Sales Consultant 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 and adds an international flair to our business. Neil has a diverse history in sales, international finance, and management. "Quality, value, and outstanding service are adjectives that are used frequently, but are often overstated," said Neil. "I personally look forward to showing you the Legendary Marine experience and believe it will pleasantly surprise you to discover what quality, value and outstanding service mean in our business and to our customers." |
| Micki Gramm Licensed Broker and Sales Consultant 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 mgramm@legendarymarine.com Micki has over 16 years experience in the marine industry. Prior to joining Legendary Marine, she worked as a sailing instructor, deck hand and district manager for one of the country's largest marine retaile. She is an avid boater who has been racing sailboats since the age of 10, as well as an active angler. She truly enjoys living the boating lifestyle. "I am very happy to have the opportunity to work for the largest boat dealerships on the Gulf Coast," says Micki. "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 Licensed Broker and Sales Consultant 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 troyall@legendarymarine.com Todd has worked in sales with Legendary Marine for more than six years. He is a fishing aficionado and has hosted shows on Addictive Fishing, Flats Class, Florida Sportsman and Shallow Water Angler television. Todd is a past recipient of Legendary Marine's Salesman of the Year award. He 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 dealership 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." |
 | Capt. Erik Anderson Licensed Broker & Sales Consultant 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 competitive angler, his passion for sportfishing has led him around the world in pursuit of the prestigious IGFA Royal Slam. He currently serves as tournament director of the Destin Swordfish Shootout. "I am passionate about boating and fishing and get a great deal of satisfaction in helping my customers find the perfect boat for their particular boating lifestyle," said Erik. "I have had the pleasure of working in both sales and delivery for many years and it is very fulfilling to see my customers enjoying their boats and the boating lifestyle." |
 | Travis Royall Licensed Broker & Sales Consultant 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 tvroyall@legendarymarine.com Travis Royal has a lifelong passion for the water. He grew up fishing the east coast of Florida, from Jacksonville down through the Jupiter Inlet and is a tournament inshore angler. He graduated from the University of North Florida with a major in marketing and became a sales manager for a retail chain in Atlanta, prior to joining the team at Legendary Marine.
"I have an emphasis on maintaining a professional and enjoyable experience for my customers here at Legendary Marine," said Travis. "Boating is fun, relaxing and enjoyable and I firmly believe the boat buying experience should be the same. I do everything in my power to ensure a great experience for my customers during and after the sale."
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 | Nathan Hare Licensed Broker & Sales Consultant 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 nhare@legendarymarine.com
Nathan (Nate) Hare owned his own business for 12 years prior to launching a sales career in 1989. He has been actively engaged in the boating business since 2000 and love selling boats and brokering yachts of all sizes. "I fell in love with boats and boating and love nothing more than to meet new clients and help them navigate through the boat buying process," he said. "I work very hard to make the purchase of a boat a very comfortable experience, and that includes taking excellent care of the customer throughout the process, including after the sale. I work hard for my customers and give 100 percent in everything I do." |
 | Bill McKissick Licensed Broker & Sales Consultant 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-337-8300 Fax: 850-337-8301 bmckissick@legendarymarine.com Prior to joining Legendary Marine, Bill McKissick spent 25 years in the luxury automotive business in sales and management capacities, selling brands such as BMW and Mercedes, among others. He also worked for a smaller boat dealership prior to coming aboard in late 2011. "I have a long career in working with customers of high end products, so I clearly understand and appreciate the importance of respecting the customer and delivering outstanding service throughout the sales process," says Bill. "I grew up in New Orleans and have been boating all of my life. I would love to assist customers in any and all of your boating needs. Your smile after taking delivery of your new boat is my goal and reward!" |
 | Jeff Henley Consignment Boat Manager 4601 Legendary Marina Drive Destin, Florida 32541 850-974-0521 Fax: 850-337-8301 jhenley@legendarymarine.com Jeff grew up in North Mississippi and is an avid outdoorsman and sporting enthusiast. He brings 14+ years experience in internet sales and luxury automotive sales management to Legendary Marine. He is responsible for consignment sales and looks forward to helping boat owners sell their boats.
"I'm excited to work with Legendary Marine and to ensure that each customer experience is as pleasant and hassle free as possible," says Jeff. "Each transaction, whether you're buying or selling, is an important decision. I'm here to help however possible and am happy to answer any questions you may have." |