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 his skills in a more dynamic environment. After Windward acquired St. Augustine Shipyard in 2019, Richard leveraged his talents and work ethic to aid the company’s growth. His background in dry storage optimization led him to Amelia Island Marina in 2021, where he served as Operations Manager and Dry Storage Analyst. Returning to the Shipyard, which he considers his professional home, Richard is now dedicated to achieving his ultimate goal as General Manager of St. Augustine Shipyard. He aims to channel his dedication and experience into ensuring the facility remains a premier dry storage marina in Northeast Florida.
