MarineMax announces promotion of James Corts and Scott Roberton to Vice Presidents of Yachts

MarineMax announces promotion of James Corts and Scott Roberton to Vice Presidents of Yachts © MarineMax

MarineMax, the world's largest boat and yacht retailer is proud to announce the promotions of James Corts and Scott Roberton to Vice President of Yachts. These appointments recognize their long-standing leadership, consistent performance, and meaningful contributions to MarineMax's yacht business.

Since the inception of MarineMax's Chairman's Circle program 14 years ago, both Corts and Roberton have earned Chairman's Circle honors every year, an achievement that reflects sustained excellence and leadership at the highest level of performance. Over the past decade, Roberton has generated more than $424 million in sales, while Corts has achieved more than $362 million, underscoring the significant impact each has had on MarineMax's continued growth.

James Corts joined MarineMax in 2002, bringing a strong financial background and decades of high-level sales experience. Prior to joining MarineMax, he was a licensed investment advisor, a foundation that has shaped his disciplined, consultative approach to yacht sales. Corts has been recognized as a Top Gun Award recipient five times and has earned Chairman's Circle recognition every year since the program began. He has also been recognized multiple times as the top Azimut salesperson, reflecting his deep product knowledge and long-standing relationships within the brand. Beyond his sales achievements, Corts has served as a board member of the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) and is the founder of Harbour Island Outreach, a charitable organization that supports communities in the Bahamas.

Scott Roberton began his MarineMax career in 1992 and has dedicated more than 30 years to the company. A Florida State University graduate with a degree in marketing, Roberton has built deep expertise in the yacht segment, representing premier brands including Ocean Alexander, Azimut, and Galeon, along with strategic partnerships with Fraser and Northrop & Johnson. He has earned Chairman's Circle recognition every year since its inception and has received the Top Gun Award three times. Roberton has also been recognized by Ocean Alexander as its top-performing global salesperson for seven consecutive years, most recently earning the 2024 Ocean Alexander Annual Sales Award, reflecting his consistent performance and long-standing client relationships.

Kyle Langbehn, President of Retail Operations and Executive Vice President, commented on the promotions, saying, "We are proud to recognize James and Scott with these well-deserved promotions. Their leadership, expertise, and commitment to our clients set a strong standard across the MarineMax Yachts organization. Both have played an important role in our continued growth, and we look forward to their ongoing impact as we expand our presence at the highest levels of the yachting market."

In their expanded roles, Corts and Roberton will continue to advance MarineMax's presence in the global yachting market by driving strategic growth initiatives, strengthening client relationships, and further enhancing the company's yacht sales and brokerage platform.

These promotions reflect MarineMax's continued investment in experienced leadership and reinforce the company's focus on growing its yacht business and global presence.