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Garry Simms
Parts and Service Manager
Orlando / Daytona
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Garry is the Service Manager for both Parker Boats-Orlando and Daytona. Garry worked as an Instructor for Mercury for 12 years prior to coming to Parker Boats 8 years ago. Garry has 35 years in the marine industry and holds a Master Technician Certification, the highest certification offered by Mercury.
Garry grew up around the water and boating, enjoys offshore fishing and building custom motorcycles. As the son of a Navy man, Garry appropriately named his 25' Boston Whaler Son of a Sailor.
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Kurt Malinowski
Parts
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Kurt has been in the marine industry since 2000. After graduating from the Marine Mechanics Institute, Kurt moved to Key Largo, FL. There, he worked for Allied-Richard Bertram Yachts, at The Ocean Reef Club, and for Islamorada Boats Sales. In 2002, Kurt moved back to the Orlando, FL area. After working for Nobles' Marine for two and a half years running their Parts and Service Departments, Kurt joined Parker Boats in May of 2005. He currently works in the Parts Department, with his main duty of helping the technicians get the correct parts they need for all their service work.
During his time in the marine industry, he has obtained his Mercury Outboard Certification and Yamaha 5 Star Certification. Working with different boat manufactures, such as Sea Ray, Boston Whaler, Triton, Contender, Tiara, Bertram, and Scout, has given Kurt a wide variety of experience.
"The greatest thing about Parker Boats is that everyone here wants to exceed the expectations of the customer. At Parker Boats, we think of each other as family. That goes for our customers, also. With a philosophy like that, it makes Parker Boats the top place to work in the marine industry¿¿and that's no bull."
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Charlie McAuliffe
Parts
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Charlie has grown up on the water boating with his family in Florida for 27+ years. He is a graduate of MMI (Marine Mechanics Institute) and started working at Parker Boats in 2005. Charlie has a broad history of experience in retail sales; over 9 years. He enjoys fishing, canoeing, and camping with friends and family on his days off.
"Doing my best to help customers find what they need to get back on the water."
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Angel Astacio
Service Writer
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Angel started working at Parker Boats in 1999. He graduated from Marine Mechanics School after completing an internship at the MerCruiser Plant in Stillwater, Oklahoma. After working in the Parker Boat shop for 4 years as a Certified Technician, Angel started working as a Customer Service Writer. Being an avid boater himself, he understands firsthand the customer's concerns. He is dedicated to his family at home and at Parker, and hopes his customers feel like family too. |