For Immediate Release
October 30, 2001
Contact: Ted Hugger, 207-780-6527
Industry Veteran Launches Marine Consulting Firm
Stephen Bunnell Brings 30 Years of Expertise to Private Practice
CAMDEN, ME—Stephen Bunnell, a marine professional since 1972, has established Bunnell Marine Consulting, a new company located in Camden, Maine. Bunnell brings decades of experience into this full-service firm, offering consulting for boatyards and marinas on all aspects of business building, management, human resources, facility assessment, pricing structures, and expert-witness services. Bunnell Marine Consulting is also offering pre-purchase and insurance marine-surveying services.
"I'm eager to use my experience to help marine businesses meet the challenges unique to our industry," says Bunnell of his new endeavor. "By working on either a single-project basis or in a longer-term relationship, I'll help owners and managers find solutions to their administration and compliance issues."
Bunnell is affiliated with several industry associations, including ABBRA, ABYC, and NFPA. He's found significant support for his venture from his fellow members. Patricia Kearns, ABBRA executive director, says, "When it comes to the marine consulting business, Steve's one of the few 'reality' guys, having walked in the yard and marina operators' shoes. He's got hard-won, hands-on skills married to contemporary business thinking—and that's a rarity today. Steve's broad experience spans many operational and management disciplines. He will bring boatyard operations up to contemporary business practices with a combination of in-the-trenches experience and sophisticated business savvy."
Bunnell established his private consulting service upon leaving his position as vice president of operations at Wayfarer Marine in Camden. At Wayfarer, Bunnell oversaw all operations of the major-overhaul boatyard that encompasses nine acres of storage and repair facilities, plus sales and brokerage. Prior to that position, Bunnell acted as vice president and general manager for MacDougalls' Cape Cod Marine Service in Falmouth, Massachusetts where he managed all yard and construction operations; as the yardmaster for Crosby Yacht Yard in Osterville, Massachusetts; and as a yacht broker and customer service manager for Dion's Yacht Yard in Kittery, Maine. Bunnell has been a member of several community task forces addressing waterfront issues.
The offices for Bunnell Marine Consulting are located at 21 Elm Street in Camden. Bunnell can be reached by phone at (207) 236-9700, by fax at (207) 236-6665, or by e-mail at sbunnell@bunnellmarineconsulting.com.
Editor's Note: Color photograph available as high-resolution digital file upon request.
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