MarineMax Westbrook, a boat dealer in Westbrook, CT, has announced that Luke Crawford has joined the company as the new Service Manager. “Please join us in welcoming Luke Crawford, the new Service Manager at MarineMax Westbrook,” said Fred Abberley, MarineMax Westbrook General Manager. “Luke has an extensive background in the marine industry and will be overseeing all day-to-day service operations for our customers.”

Crawford began his career in the marine industry over 20 years ago as an assistant manager for a marine supply store in Jensen Beach, FL. His love for the trade led to an additional side job servicing electronics in his spare time. After moving to Connecticut, he held various boating positions and built a business providing service to boaters along the local lakes and shoreline. He and his family now reside and do their boating in central Connecticut. “I thoroughly enjoy the energy and culture of the MarineMax team,” stated Crawford. “I was immediately attracted to the opportunity and look forward to further growth here in Westbrook.”

MarineMax is the nation’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, with 67 locations including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. Focused on premium brands, such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Hatteras, Azimut Yachts, Ocean Alexander, Galeon, Grady-White, Harris, Bennington, Crest, Mastercraft, NauticStar, Scout, Sailfish, Scarab Jet Boats, Yamaha Jet Boats, Aquila, Aviara, NauticStar, and Nautique. MarineMax sells new and used boats and related products and services, and offers yacht brokerage and charter services. The company also operates MarineMax Vacations in the British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas. MarineMax is a New York Stock Exchange-listed company.

For more information, visit marinemax.com. ■