Hagadone Marine Group announced that it named Ryan Holmes general manager.

Holmes has experience in the automotive industry, having spent two years as operations manager at Honda of Seattle. He also was general manager of Klein Honda in Everett, Wash.

“Meeting with Mr. Brad Hagadone was very special — seeing the joy he had for not only the business but also the people that work there made it clear to me that this was the place I wanted to represent,” Holmes said in a statement. “I feel extremely blessed for this opportunity.”

At Hagadone, which is based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Holmes will oversee the marine center operations, including policies and processes, operational strategies, financial performance and optimizing productivity. He also will manage the pro shop and the maintenance, transportation, yard service, detail, fiberglass, parts and service, sales, and delivery departments.