John W. Smith Joins South Florida Based TowBoatUS Fort Lauderdale as Business Development Representative
TowBoatUS Fort Lauderdale recently added a new member to its sales and marketing team; Business Development Representative, John W. Smith. TowBoatUS Fort Lauderdale is proud to welcome Mr. Smith, a dynamic professional who will help guide the Company's continued growth.
"John W. Smith is a welcome addition to the TowBoatUS Fort Lauderdale team," said Director of Sales, Barney Hauf. "With his combined maritime and sales/marketing experience, his ability to identify new business opportunities and his attention to customer service; John has hit the ground running and is already making an impact on our business!"
As Business Development Representative at TowBoatUS Fort Lauderdale, John is charged with all facets of business development and marketing for each of the company's divisions. John brings over 15 years of combined maritime sales and marketing experience. Most recently, John was the Advertising Sales Manager with New Wave Media, publishers of Maritime Reporter, Marine News and Marine Technology Reporter. While at New Wave Media John was successful in developing relationships worldwide in a variety of maritime/marine markets from SubSea, Oil & Gas and research, to traditional commercial maritime markets
In addition to John's civilian professional career, he served in the United States Coast Guard as a Law Enforcement Officer Boarding small to medium size vessels in the 1980's. During his tenure John received several Coast Guard commendations. Please join the staff at TowBoatU.S. Ft. Lauderdale in welcoming John to the Ft. Lauderdale marine community when you see him around town.
