MarineMax elects new board member

Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax has elected Adam M. Johnson to its board of directors.

MarineMax sells new and used recreational boats, yachts and related marine products and services, as well as providing yacht brokerage and charter services. 

Johnson has served as the chairman and chief executive officer of NetJets, Inc. since June 2015. During his 25-year career with NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company, he has served in many senior leadership roles including: president of global sales, marketing and service; senior vice president of NetJets administrative services; senior vice president of logistics; and executive director of the NetJets Aviation Flight Center. Johnson received a bachelor’s degree in business management from Ohio State University and is a licensed pilot.

William Brett McGill, chief executive officer and president of the company, says: “We are very excited and honored to have Adam join our board of directors. Adam’s passion for business aviation and his dedication to safety and service for NetJets customers, aligns well with MarineMax’s commitment to exceeding our customer’s expectations. We are confident that he will be a strong addition to our board and his years of experience, plus his passion for boating, will complement our ongoing efforts to continue profitably growing MarineMax. On behalf of the board, we welcome Adam and look forward to his future contributions to the company.”

Johnson adds: “I am excited to join the MarineMax Board of Directors. MarineMax, like NetJets is the clear leader in their industry. Many similarities exist between the two business models, and I look forward to the opportunity to assist the company in achieving its strategic goals and objectives.”