Gillen Yacht Services of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., promoted Ralph O. Hall to president and partner. Hall will oversee day-to-day operations for the repair and refit business. Company founder Dave Gillen Sr. will continue to serve as CEO and technical advisor.
“Since Ralph joined the GYS team, he has led the charge for implementing new infrastructure to support the company’s expansion plans,” Gillen said in a statement. “In addition, he has negotiated new dealerships and developed our workforce’s technical skills and abilities through continued education and training. Our new 15,000-square-foot expansion in Palm Beach reinforces our commitment to the yacht market in South Florida.”
Hall has 30 years of leadership and technical experience in the marine industry and was a third-generation boatyard owner, operator and manager of his family’s 250-slip Chesapeake Bay facility.
“Our objective is to serve boat owners with excellence, and I am thrilled to be a part of the effort to grow GYS,” Hall said in the statement. “While we continue to expand our presence in the South Florida market, I look forward to working alongside the GYS team to build upon our previous accomplishments and develop future strategic opportunities.”
