Bob Faflik, CMM - Partner

Bob has 38 years of retail service experience beginning in the mid 60's with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. His career was advanced when he assumed the position of Service Director for a large Chevrolet dealership, assuming responsibilities for their entire service operation and managing 30 full time employees. In 1984 his official maritime career began after 10 years of pleasure boating with his family. Bob was Vice President of Hoty Enterprises assisting in the management of five owned and two managed marinas. As Partner and General Manager at Venetian Marina, located on Lake Erie's south shore, he skillfully built a professionally run service department based on a foundation of quality service and customer care. Under his leadership the business grew from $550,000 to over $3 million in yearly sales. In 2003 Bob partnered with Marinas International to purchase Lakefront Marina located in Port Clinton on the south shore of Lake Erie, and Sandusky Harbor Marina in Sandusky, Ohio.

Bob graduated from the GM Service Management School and holds the distinction of being a member in Chevrolet Motor Division's "Only the Best Club" for over 9 years. He has been a consultant to many service operations including Goodyear Tire & Rubber International. Bob has been a contributing member of the Marine Industry on the state and national level for many years. He is currently a member of LEMTA (Lake Erie Marine Trades Association) and has served on their Board of Directors for 16 years. He is a charter member of MOAA, serving as President in 1998 and is still serving on the Board of Directors. He is a member of the International Marina Institute and holds the designation of CMM, Certified Marina Manager.