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Marina company hires manager

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Suntex Marinas, the Dallas-based owner and operator of marinas in the U.S. and Caribbean, has hired Brian Baker as Mid-Atlantic regional manager.

Starting in the industry in 2003, Baker has served as general manager of Bay Point, Little Creek and Willoughby Harbor marinas in Norfolk, Va., and became regional manager for Vinings Marine Group (VMG) in 2007.

Baker has served as a board member with the Virginia Marine Trades Association and as president of the Norfolk Marine Trades Association. In 2007, he was honored by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for his work with boater education and safety.

About Suntex Marinas

Suntex Marinas owns and operates 20 marinas and manages two others, including Liberty Landing in New York/New Jersey and Port de Plaisance in Sint Maarten.

For more information, visit www.suntexmarinas.com.

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