Richard Braunberg

Richard began his journey in the marine industry in 2012, starting as a dockhand at a small marina in Jacksonville. Quickly mastering the lift and discovering his knack for optimizing dry storage space, he made a noticeable impact. By 2018, Richard had advanced to St. Augustine Shipyard as a lift operator, where he continued honing […]

Paulette Teagle

Paulette Teagle joined the Windward Team in the spring of 2020, starting as a receptionist at Amelia Island Marina and quickly advancing to Parts and Service Coordinator by summer. In December 2022, she was promoted to General Manager at Alligator Point Marina. Paulette holds Marine Pipefitting Certification from Tidewater Community College, earned in 1985. She […]

Brooks Busey

Brooks Busey’s upbringing along the St. Johns River shaped his early years, where he gained practical experience working in local marinas and boatyards during his summers. Following his graduation from Stetson University with a business degree in 1999, he embarked on a full-time career in the marine industry. In 2001, Brooks acquired Sadler Point Marina, […]

Ali Tharoo

Ali Tharoo received his Bachelor of Accounting at the University of Central Florida. He joined Windward Marina Group as a Staff Accountant in May 2021. Ali started his career in accounting with Exam Plus FL Corp where he was responsible for overseeing the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, along with end-of-month closing. Prior to coming […]

Jeanie Fung

Jeanie started working at Robert Finvarb Companies in April 2023 as a Senior Accountant within the Windward Marina Group division. Jeanie received her bachelor’s degree in Brazil (PUCC – Catholic University in Campinas – SP – Brazil). Jeanie has 20 years of experience working for public companies such as Hewlett Packard, Itautec – Itausa Group, […]

Stephen Clifford

Stephen Clifford is a lifelong resident of St. Augustine, Florida, whose career in marine construction began in high school, driven by his enduring love for the water spanning two decades. Joining Windward Marina Group in 2020 as a carpenter and shipwright, Stephen sought a change from his previous ten years in residential and commercial construction. […]

Sarah Good

Sarah Good, a Florida native, boasts over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. She has diligently progressed through all positions within both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ultimately attaining the role of General Manager at Boondocks Restaurant. Sarah’s unwavering dedication is evident in her passion for creating exceptional dining experiences for patrons and fostering […]