William A. Reynolds His Story
Our Founder
.Bill Reynolds reflection on a great career. He's managed marinas, offices and brokerage firms for over 45 years. "I think working helps me keep alive" was on of his quotes. The beginning of his maritime occupation started as a boat owner. "Like most marina owners around here, I had a boat and I thought, with my partners, that we could do a better job of running a marina," Bill stated. Turns out he was right and, in 1962, he and his partners purchased and built Harbor North Marina in Maryland.
Next stop was Georgetown Yacht Basin to take charge of the yacht sales at Georgetown Yacht Basin. A management change prompted his move to Florida. "Dick Bertram sent me up two airplane tickets," Reynolds recalls. For two years he very happily trained under the famous boat builder. "I didn't quit Bertram- I was on leave because he would not except my resignation," said Bill.
The next two years Bill spent in the Bahamas. During that time he earned a rare honor- a Class A Bahamian Captains license. He enjoyed working at Treasure Cay in Abaco. After two extensions of his work permit it was back to Florida.
Reynolds Yacht Sales opened in St. Petersburg. Not shortly after that, the Carter administration recession, complete with energy crisis and luxury tax.
So it was back to Maryland and we been here ever since.
Next stop was Georgetown Yacht Basin to take charge of the yacht sales at Georgetown Yacht Basin. A management change prompted his move to Florida. "Dick Bertram sent me up two airplane tickets," Reynolds recalls. For two years he very happily trained under the famous boat builder. "I didn't quit Bertram- I was on leave because he would not except my resignation," said Bill.
The next two years Bill spent in the Bahamas. During that time he earned a rare honor- a Class A Bahamian Captains license. He enjoyed working at Treasure Cay in Abaco. After two extensions of his work permit it was back to Florida.
Reynolds Yacht Sales opened in St. Petersburg. Not shortly after that, the Carter administration recession, complete with energy crisis and luxury tax.
So it was back to Maryland and we been here ever since.
