Meet Ron

I began First Light Marine Management LLC in 2024 as a way of offering knowledge to boat owners, with the intent of minimizing surprises and enjoying more time on the water.

It wasn't until middle school when I got a job at the local marine supply store that I really dove into boating. This opportunity allowed me to make lifelong friends and obtain my first boat. Learning Curve, my first boat, was exactly that; a not so blank canvas that in order to enjoy required me to learn and do just about everything. Nobody has seen 'everything', but trust me when I say I've seen quite a bit since then!

Capitalizing on those years of keeping boats clean and running across the Great South Bay of Long Island, my time here on the Lynnhaven and other surrounding bodies of water has been thoroughly enjoyed on my own boats and those of others. Leveraging engineering degrees and incredible learning experiences serving as a nuclear submarine officer, I pride myself in meticulous maintenance practices, stringent attention to detail, and careful communication. When conducting vessel checks, acumen built from repairing and refitting boats just like yours is applied to provide my best advice to managing your investment. I additionally hold a USCG Masters endorsement which allows me to run local charters, towing assistance vessels, and other opportunities.

I look forward to meeting you and helping in any way I can to keep you happily on the water as much as you can be!

Background

"Learning Curve", the smallest of the fleet, was only the start of a lifelong passion for learning to maintain boats to enjoy on the water.