Meet Our Staff
Skeeter
Skeeter has been here since she was 8 weeks old. Now going on 10 she still enjoys coming to work every day and greeting our customers. In fact, quite a few come by just to say hello to her and bring treats.
Linda and Joe Bega
Linda and Joe Bega operated Apopka Marine together for 42 years. After Joe's passing in 2023 Linda has taken on the reins with her excellent support staff. She is very involved in our community being on the city council and the board of the community theater. Apopka Marine enjoys being involved with most of our local events and fishing tournaments.
Mike Cyr
Mike moved to Florida when he was only 6 months old. Mike is the general manager here at Apopka Marine and has been with us since 1999. He spends most of his free time on his boat fishing or with his family and usually both at the same time.
Shawn Maguire
Shawn has been with Apopka Marine since 2013 and in the marine industry even longer. Shawn is the sales manager at Apopka marine. His hobbies include boating, fishing, motorcycles and hot rods. He enjoys spending time with his wife Katy and daughters Alexis and Molly. If you're in the market for a boat, Shawn is the guy to see.
Greg
Greg is our Service manager. He has lived in Citrus County all his life. Since starting with us in 2000, Greg has attained his master Tech Degree with Yamaha Motors. He is a devoted family man and enjoys attending his three daughters sporting events. He has spent most of his life on the water and has a passion for boating and fishing.
Dave
Dave has worked for Apopka Marine since September of 2005 and was born and raised in New Jersey, but has lived in Citrus County for 20 years. Dave enjoys going and supporting the CHS football team, washing his truck, just relaxing & he is a die-hard Raider fan.
Andy
Andy is our rigging specialist and has been with us since 2014. We've watched him grow, get married and is now raising his beautiful daughters with his wife Kristl. Andy has lived in Florida his entire life and wouldn't have it any other way.
Maitias
Maistas or T as we call him, loves everything outdoors from construction building to fishing. T also has a passion for art. T has successfully completed the Yamaha Apprentice program and is furthering his knowledge with continual training and education through Yamaha University.We've enjoyed having T with us since 2019.
Pete
Pete is here to greet you at the front counter and assist with any parts and boating accessories you're looking for. He comes to us with years of experience in the boating manufacturing business and is now enjoying the retail side.
Jen
Jen is here to keep us all on the straight and narrow. She tracks invoices, statements and warranty work all while filling in at the front counter and helping wherever she can.
K-Sea
K-Sea came to us in 2022 as a newbie wanting to learn the marine tech business. He has been successfully attending yamaha Technical training and is excelling in all areas of repair. He's upbeat and a joy to work with. Doesn't he have the perfect name for being in the boating business?