With more than 30 years of experience in the Outdoor Recreation and Marina industries, James “J” Mills, Principal / Lead Consultant, has worked extensively with both public and private sector marina & resort operators focused on enhancing their customer satisfaction, business growth, and fiscal results. As a marina operations manager and consultant, J has managed the acquisition and/or turnaround of numerous marina resort operations, developing and implementing strategic business and operations plans to maximize investment returns. J is a licensed Class A, General Engineering Contractor (CA-CSLB #920518) and has designed and managed more than $40 million worth of inland and coastal marina renovation and development projects providing turnkey marina design-build solutions focused on optimizing quality guest services and facilities, value, and return on investment. MBA also provides marina facility condition and valuation surveys and assessments for lease reviews, insurance, and due diligence purposes, and expert witness testimony.

Marine Development, Inc. (MDI) designs, engineers, manufactures, installs and repairs floating freshwater marina systems, wave attenuators (breakwaters) and municipal pump stations in the contiguous 48 states.

MarineSync Corp specializes in Wireless Utility Submetering and Remote Utility Control systems. Our products streamline utility billing and offer value-added marina amenities to enhance the boating and operational experience. MarineSync is proud to offer the Remote Utility Monitoring (RUM) system, a turn-key solution for wirelessly utility submetering, ground fault management and remote pedestal control. RUM can be installed in new or existing utility pedestals, featuring Electricity and/or Water metering. Plug and Play technology allows for simple installation, setup and practically no maintenance.

Established in 1954 in Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA, Marine Travelift has a long-standing reputation as a marine industry leader and is recognized for excellence on a global scale. The company manufactures a complete lineup of boat handling equipment including mobile boat hoists, marine forklifts, and self-propelled hydraulic transporters. Every Marine Travelift machine is customizable to the specifications of each marina or yard and proudly supported by an extensive international dealer and service network. You’ll find more than 4,500 Marine Travelift units currently in service worldwide.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading waterfront infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape our rivers, harbors, and coastlines. Our team offers clients a professional and experienced support staff of more than 850 planning and design-related individuals in over 40 offices primarily located along the east, west, and gulf coasts of the United States and other strategic waterfront centers worldwide. This expertise extends to the creation of attractive new waterfront facilities that integrate piers, public and private marinas, cruise terminals, harbors, small craft facilities, boat ramps, breakwaters, overwater promenades, living shorelines and mixed-use communities that include residential, resort, business, retail, and leisure facilities. A tradition of planning and design experience in the marine environment coupled with world-class expertise in coastal processes enables our team to create sustainable infrastructure and innovative and award-winning solutions to the challenges involved in developing the coastlines in the most challenging environments. Moffatt & Nichol remains tightly focused on a primary mission – providing excellence in service for marine planning and engineering, design, and construction. This singular focus on where the land meets the water continues to cement their industry leading reputation as a dedicated marine engineering firm.

Molo is marina management on your iPad and web browser. Molo was designed in collaboration with marina owners and managers. Quick slip reservations with online contracts, email invoicing with online payments, mobile point of sale with digital signatures and email receipts, service and repair management, accounting integration, and 24/7 support are just some of the amazing things Molo can provide for your marina and boatyard.

Oasis Marinas is the nation's premier marina experience and management company. Oasis seeks to optimize marina operations and elevate the boating community by providing high-quality, boater first customer service and hospitality. With over 50 properties across the country, Oasis Marinas is an experienced management group specializing in marina technology, facilities maintenance, training, marketing and accounting. Based in Annapolis, Maryland, Oasis' mission is to create and deliver remarkable experiences for our boating community. Learn more at
www.oasismarinas.com

PCS is nationally recognized as a leader in providing card processing and payment solutions to marinas. Endorsed by marine industry associations nationwide, PCS handles all major credit, debit, and fleet cards, and is one of the only providers that offers true cost-plus pricing for all clients. We also provide credit card terminal upgrades, PC-based software for recurring monthly charges, easy online access to transaction data and the best in support. The PCS network includes thousands of merchant locations and is proud to leverage this volume and offer all MRA members the lowest rates in the industry. From the ship's store to the fuel docks, PCS will be sure to keep your marina on the cutting edge.

GOOD. BETTER. BELTER. With over 40 years in business, we serve industry, building custom insurance programs that are competitive and scalable for marinas, boat dealers, and recreational businesses throughout America. As a Top 20 U.S. Broker, we have a national infrastructure that allows us to offer a broad array of commercial, life & health, employee benefits and workers compensation solutions. Come see why our experience and service to the marine industry is unprecedented.

Scottco is a stocking distributor of quality dock building products and accessories for over 30 years. Scottco is a family owned and operated business and a one-stop-shop for the highest quality dock products and marine accessories in the industry. we produce out own galvanized steel hardware and steel truss frames as well as aluminum gangways and ladders. We are a distributor for Ace Dock Float, Sea Dog, Bedford Technology, Moisture Shield, Thru Flow Panels, Edge Pro Dock Edge, SunWalk Decking, Eaton Marina Power, and more.

Scribble Software Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive management software solutions for the marina and recreational industry. Scribble Software now offers the MARINAGO Office Suite, the next-generation cloud-based marina management software providing single and multi-site properties with everything to handle transient, recurring, and seasonal guests. Ever growing in features and modules, MARINAGO Office now includes: Customer Portal, Fuel Management and new mobile pay-at-pump, Point-of-Sale, Instant Pay Invoicing, E-Signature Contracts, and much more. Scribble Software also offers the MarinaOffice Suite of Solutions, a comprehensive enterprise-level desktop management solution for all marina and resort sizes.

Seaflex is the flexible mooring solution that elongates and retracts with the tide and waves, keeping the marina stable and secure even during the worst weather conditions. Seaflex has been mooring marinas, wave attenuators, buoys and other floating devices all over the world for 40 years.

Sparq partners with organizations to craft a laser-focused brand message through brilliant storytelling. Sparq has increased MRA’s Instagram followers by over 6x since working together closely, using best practices strategies and tactics such as custom branded posts, educational/lifestyle content, and organic engagement. We ignite your brand with fresh and compelling creative social media content, as well as other modern marketing tactics to drive engagement. Alison Stripling, founder of Sparq, enjoys mobile photography and repurposing notable content, while Ali Meharg is a trained professional photographer, skilled at lighting and editing techniques.

Thunderbolt Wood Treating is the leader for wood treatments in California. Thunderbolt Wood Treating provides TSO (Treating Service Only) with CA-C (Copper Azole) for lumber, plywood, posts & poles in residential, agricultural and light commercial applications; ACZA for agricultural, marine and industrial applications; BORATES and FLAME TECH FRTW for interior residential and commercial purposes; and CCA that can be found in agricultural and many non-residential areas of construction. Our treating services are EPA-approved and meet AWPA (American Wood Protection Association) standards. We also offer a variety of other services such as WOOD STAINING that adds a Redtone, Cedartone or Brown for aesthetics; KILN DRYING for Heat Treating, Drying After Treating (KDAT) or Drying only; CUSTOM MILLING or end trimming (PET / CTL) and SG E-375-08 Marine Grade POLYUREA Spray Coating for use over treated wood in sensitive aquatic wetland environments.

Titan Deck® is engineered so your decking will be the last thing on your mind. Made of 100% polypropylene, Titan Deck will not fade, cup, rot, peel, blister or break under normal use and weathering. It is a UV-protected, bare-foot friendly decking that stays cool in extreme temperatures and fits most docks and piers. The design of Titan Deck allows it to handle the wildest weather changes which can minimize damage from wind, waves, and high water and storm surges. This is why all Titan Deck products are backed with a lifetime limited warranty.

Manufacturer of prefabricated floating docks, aluminum gangways, aluminum and steel pedestrian, bridges, catwalks, security gates and other marina-related products.

Trionic Corp manufactures top-quality rotationally molded marine products. Our product offering features dock boxes, dock boarding steps, marina trash and recycling containers, spill kits, dock carts, buoys, barrier floats, water and holding tanks, shower sump tanks, and holding tank odor filters.

Twin Rivers offers a rare combination of customer service skills- experienced and dedicated marine insurance specialists that are lifelong, avid boaters. Our commercial department is headed up by Doug Rader who for forty years has specialized in the placement of all aspects of commercial marine insurance. He is customer service oriented and works closely with our clients to identify risks and design a customized insurance program to meet their specific coverage needs. He then markets the accounts to the leading underwriters in the marine insurance industry to ensure our clients receive the most comprehensive coverage at the most competitive price. Once coverage is in place, Doug and his team are there to personally assist with claims, loss control, audits or to simply answer questions.

Recreational Boating and the marina environment should be safe, and fun. The MarinaVillage mobile safety app addresses both, enhancing communications within the marina community in the process. Emergency “Alerts” are sent simultaneously to 911, to marina staff and to adjacent boaters, facilitating the fastest possible response, with mapped location, and other actionable information. At-your-fingertip information resources are provided for boating safety, regulations, weather and more. Easy text communications between boaters and marina staff are facilitated, as well as special task-related channel communications for marina operations. On the “fun” side, boaters can digitally tour most of the marinas on both coasts of the US and view entertaining videos about items of interest around various marinas. They can also set up social chat groups for important messages like – “There will be a dock party on C Dock this coming Saturday”. And there is lots more!!