Paul Burns
With a degree in the music and entertainment business and years of experience in that industry, marina operation seems a little out of character for Paul, however, growing up in a boating family in Minnesota and Tennessee, Paul was exposed to boats his entire life. Paul moved to Jacksonville in 1990 as a retail manager, […]
Ronald Hopkins
Ronald Hopkins III is native to Port Orange with deep ties to the local community and years of experience in hospitality. He began his career at Boondocks Restaurant, where he developed a strong foundation in customer service and operations. While pursuing his degree in Business Management and Administration. Ronald was given the opportunity to transition […]
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 […]
Mark Poor
With 30 years in the restaurant business Mark Poor is an expert at high volume standard driven properties, from casual to fine dining. Leading the restaurant teams Mark will be expanding the restaurant portfolio, developing unique waterfront properties as well as expanding the Boondocks brand to multiple locations. Hiring and developing talent, implementing systems and […]
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, […]
Wade Simmons
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, […]