Board of Directors

Rebecca J. White, Ph.D., James W. Walter Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurship and Director of the John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Tampa, was elected to our Board of Directors in 2018 and was named Chairperson of the Board in 2024. With more than three decades of executive leadership experience, Dr. White brings invaluable expertise in governance, strategy, and organizational development. During her career in executive leadership, governance training and strategy, Dr. White has built two nationally ranked entrepreneurship programs, cultivating the development of the next generation of business leaders. Her work has included advising companies on vertical integration through strategic acquisitions, and on digital innovation. She previously served on the board of directors of NorthStar Bank, both as Director and Chair of the Assets and Loans Committee and a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee. Recognized for her transformative impact, Dr. White has received prestigious awards, including the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the Freedoms Foundation Leavey Award for Excellence in Private Enterprise Education. Dr. White received an MBA and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech University.

W. Brett McGill, our President and Chief Executive Officer, has served as a member of the Board of Directors since 2019. Mr. McGill has more than 30 years of experience in the retail marine industry. He began his career at MarineMax as Director of Information Services in 1998 before being promoted to roles of increasing responsibility including Vice President of Information Technology, Service and Parts, Regional President, Vice President of West Operations and Executive Vice President of Operations. He was named President and Chief Operating Officer of MarineMax in 2017 and became Chief Executive Officer and President in 2018. Since then, Mr. McGill has built MarineMax into the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company. Under his leadership, the Company has completed numerous strategic acquisitions, including IGY Marinas, Fraser, Northrop & Johnson, Cruisers Yachts and Intrepid Powerboats.

Bonnie Biumi, a retired financial executive, was elected to our Board of Directors in 2024. She brings more than 40 years of public accounting and operational leadership experience across diverse industries and an extensive corporate governance background. From 2007 to 2012, she served as President and Chief Financial Officer of Kerzner International Resorts, Inc., a developer, owner, and operator of destination resorts, casinos, and luxury hotels. Before that, Ms. Biumi held senior-level financial positions at NCL Corporation, Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH), Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. (NYSE: RCL), Neff Corporation, Peoples Telephone Company, Inc., and Price Waterhouse. Ms. Biumi is a member of the Board of Trustees of Kite Realty Group (NYSE: KRG) and the Board of Directors of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) and serves on the Audit Committee of both organizations. In addition, she is Chair of the Audit Committee of privately held Virgin Cruises Limited and Bain Capital.  She received a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Florida and is a certified public accountant.

George Borst, a corporate leader with extensive experience in the automotive and financial services sectors, was elected to our Board of Directors in 2016. His expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and corporate governance significantly enhances our board's capabilities. Mr. Borst's career includes serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Americas Region of Toyota Financial Services (TFS) from 2002 to 2013. During his tenure, he demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, overseeing TFS's growth from a $20 billion asset company to one of the nation's largest and highest-rated captive finance companies. His responsibilities encompassed all operational and financial activities across North and South America, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of complex organizational structures and international business operations. Prior to his role at TFS, Mr. Borst held various key positions within Toyota, including marketing, product planning, and strategy. His experience as General Manager and Group Vice President of the Lexus Division further broadened his expertise in luxury brand management and customer-centric strategies. From 2013 to 2020, Mr. Borst served as an Executive Advisor to McKinsey & Company, where he helped shape strategic thinking in the automotive and financial sectors. He is a member of the Board of Trustees for PIMCO Funds, further demonstrating his commitment to sound financial stewardship and his ability to contribute to diverse business environments.

Evelyn Follit, the Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer of corporate technology and executive assessment consulting practice Follit & Associates, was elected to our Board of Directors in 2015. Ms. Follit brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in areas critical to public company oversight, including information technology, operations management and human resources. Ms. Follit's boardroom experience is extensive and diverse. She has served on the boards of several public companies, including TECO Energy, Inc., NAUTILUS, Inc., Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., and Catalina Marketing Corp. Her board committee experience encompasses audit, compensation, and governance roles, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of public company fiduciary responsibilities and best practices. This expertise is complemented by her executive background, which includes serving as Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, and Chief Services Officer at RadioShack Corp. from 1997 to 2005, where she was a proxy-named executive officer reporting directly to the chairman and CEO. In her current role at Follit & Associates, she leverages her expertise to provide strategic guidance on aligning IT practices and leadership capabilities with overall corporate objectives. Ms. Follit received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Pace University and an MBA in finance and information systems from Pace University.  

Adam M. Johson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NetJets Inc., was elected to our Board of Directors in 2021. Mr. Johnson began his career at NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company, in 1996. His tenure is highlighted by strategic leadership roles of increasing importance including President of Global Sales, Marketing and Service; Senior Vice President of NetJets Administrative Services; Senior Vice President of Logistics; and Executive Director of the NetJets Aviation Flight Center, culminating with his appointment as Chairman and CEO in 2015. Over the course of his career as a global business leader, he has established expertise in key operational areas. These include international asset management, global logistics and business strategy. He oversees a business that operates the largest aircraft fleet in the world, spanning 160 countries across five continents. This expertise has enabled Mr. Johnson to make significant contributions to the MarineMax board in areas including corporate governance, long-range strategic planning and global asset management. Mr. Johnson received a bachelor’s degree in business management from The Ohio State University.

Michael H. McLamb, our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, has served as a member of the Board of Directors since 2003. Mr. McLamb has more than 35 years of senior finance and public accounting experience. Mr. McLamb joined MarineMax as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in 1998. He helped to lead the Company’s initial public offering and listing on the New York Stock Exchange in June of that year, and was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2002.  A certified public accountant, Mr. McLamb was a Senior Manager at Arthur Anderson LLP, where he was employed from 1987 to 1997. He received a master’s degree in taxation from the University of Florida.

Clint Moore, retired President of Volvo Penta of the Americas (Volvo Penta), was elected to our Board of Directors in 2014. Mr. Moore has amassed more than 35 years of executive leadership experience in the recreational marine industry, including propulsion, boat building and retail sales. His deep industry expertise provides the MarineMax board with critical perspective in areas such as M&A and strategic planning. His experience as President and Chief Executive Officer of Volvo Penta from 1996 to 2012, as well as his prior leadership roles at companies including Bassett Boat Company of Florida, Glastron Boat Company and Larson Boat Group, equips him to offer informed perspectives on industry trends, market dynamics, and operational challenges. Mr. Moore began his career in 1974 with Mercury Marine, where he served as the company’s Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Service for North America.

Mercedes Romero, Global Chief Procurement Officer at Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW; TSX: PRMW), was elected to our Board of Directors in 2022. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Ms. Romero has led global risk management, strategic sourcing and supply chain operations for large organizations. Ms. Romero's understanding of global business dynamics and her track record of navigating complex international markets have contributed to MarineMax's global risk management strategy. Her strategic insights and analytical approach are drawn from senior leadership roles across diverse sectors, including retail, consumer goods, spirits, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage industries. At Primo Water Corporation, she leads the strategic procurement and sourcing aspects of its transformation into an international pure-play water company. Prior to joining Primo Water Corporation in 2020, Ms. Romero served in positions of increasing global responsibility at companies including Ryder Systems, Inc., Campari Group, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Diageo, Starbucks, Clorox and Procter & Gamble. In addition to her service on the MarineMax board, Ms. Romero is an independent director for  John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (NASDAQ: JBSS). She received a degree in civil engineering from University Rafael Urdaneta in Venezuela.