Gilbert Welch, Vice President of Planning and Operations

Gilbert brings over twenty years of experience in the construction Industry to Marinas International. As the former owner of his own construction company and the former Vice President of Joe Funk Construction Engineers, Inc., Gilbert has overseen many multi-million dollar projects from inception to completion. Gilbert received an undergraduate degree from University of North Texas and continued his education at Southern Methodist University in the MBA program. With a strong background in construction engineering and business, Gilbert took the helm of the Planning and Operations Division at Marinas international. As the Vice President of Planning and Operations, Gilbert oversees all aspects of marina development, including feasibility, design, planning, and construction oversight. He advocates a hands-on management style to insure a quality product and maintains direct communications and a one­one-one relationship with the local water authority governing each location and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Gilbert is also extremely adept at working with the state and local governments at each location to ensure that all government requirements are met. He takes an active role in both local and national marina organizations and has been involved in shaping legislation that impacts the marina industry. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the AMI and the Marina Advisory Board for the Clean Texas Marina program. Currently, Gilbert serves on the Board of Directors of the Marine Industry of Texas and continues to keeps an eye on the legislative issues that affect the industry.