Yacht financing is a very specialized form of lending with limited funding sources. The experienced yacht financing professionals employed by Maritime, a yacht financing Service Company, maintain a level of excellence, which has enabled the company to negotiate and execute agreements with many large, nationwide lenders. These agreements guaranty quality loans to the lenders and enable Maritime to obtain funds at preferred interest rates for their clients.

Jeff Johnson has been involved in yachting his entire life. His family founded Johnson & Towers, Inc., one of the country’s oldest and largest marine engine distributing companies. Originally form New Jersey (what exit?), Jeff relocated to South Florida and obtained his BS degree in finance and marketing from the University of Florida. He began his yacht financing career with Security Marine in 1986.

As his reputation for getting the job done grew, he accepted a position as Sales Finance Manager with John Deere. In this capacity, Jeff developed a solid reputation with yacht brokers throughout the Southeast. Capitalizing on his substantial background in yacht financing, Jeff started his own yacht financing service company, Maritime Finance. The yacht brokerage and dealer accounts Jeff developed throughout his career were eager to continue working with Jeff through Maritime Finance and continue to do so today.

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Cellular Phone 954-465-8980

Veronica Bower has been running the day-to-day operations of Maritime since the company’s inception. She is also the company’s Web Master! Veronica, also from New Jersey, has been financing yachts for 27 years. Her efficient, take-charge attitude and sense of humor not only accelerated her climb up the corporate ladder, it lead her to challenging management positions at General Electric Credit and John Deere Credit. Veronica runs Maritime's South Carolina Region Office, as well

as the company's vessel documentation division, Maritime Documentation Serivces. Her extensive background in yacht financing has solidified her reputation as one of the most knowledgeable in this exclusive field.

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Cellular Phone 864-238-5583

SALES STAFF:

W. Dennis Sweeney, an Alabama native (Roll Tide!) has cruised and fished the waters of the Gulf of Mexico for over 30 years, most recently in his 45’ Ocean Alexander.  He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BBA and an MBA in finance.  His career began in commercial banking in Dallas.  He then returned to Alabama and enjoyed a long term career in the construction industry.  After retiring, Dennis entered the financial industry as a mortgage broker serving Alabama and NW Florida.  Dennis’ extensive business and finance background enable him to serve the needs of Maritime clients in the Northern Gulf Region and inland lakes and waterways of the Southeast.

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Cellular Phone 205-966-5632

SUPPORT STAFF:

Irene Demarest is a New Jersey native with an extensive 20 year background in banking including 10 years as Branch Manager of a high profile New Jersey bank. She has also been a bookkeeper, quality control manager for large hospital system in Georgia and dabbled in retail. Recently, she relocated to South Carolina to enjoy the company of two of her grown children and their families.

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Donna Rousseau hails from the windy city (Chicago) and has over 20 years experience in public relations and customer service. She is a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. When you call Maritime, chances are you will hear her cheerful voice greet you. On the weekends, Donna and her family enjoy cruising the intracoastal waterways on their 25' formula.

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