WINDWARD MARINA GROUP - Key Persons


Allen "Gus" Gustafson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Operations Development
Allen "Gus" Gustafson brings 26 years of Military and Federal Law Enforcement experience to the Windward team. Gus retired from Federal service at the end of last year. He has over 11 years of progressive leadership experience steering operations and training organizations to successful outcomes. In his last assignment, he served as the Director of the National Marine Training Center for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) where he was responsible for the training and certification for all of Air and Marine Operations and U.S. Border Patrol Riverine nationally.

Andrew Crawford

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Yard Lead
Andrew has over 45 years of experience working in the marine industry, which started early on as a child working on his father's boats. He moved to Fort Lauderdale in the 80's, where he was involved in the rapid growth of South Florida's marine industry. Along the way, he learned successful project management, budgeting, and employee relations. During a family vacation in 1996, Andrew and his family knew St. Augustine was where they wanted to be. Since moving to St. Augustine in 2001, Andrew has worked at the St. Augustine Marine Center for over 20 years. He offers immense "in the field" knowledge, hard work, and dedication to our facility and his profession. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys sailing, diving Florida's springs, and collecting stamps. Andrew is married to Yvonne Crawford for over 30 years and has two daughters, Meghan and Mary- Shannon.

Christopher Simon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Vice President of Marina Operations
Christopher Simon is the Vice President of Marina Operations of Windward Marina Group. He joined us from the Robert Finvarb Companies where he also serves as Vice President of Portfolio Asset Management. When first joining Robert Finvarb Companies, as an Analyst, his primary focus was on the analysis of overall hotel performance, investor relations and preparing internal financial reports. In 2015, Christopher was promoted to the Director of Asset Manager. As Director, along with his previous duties, he worked closely with all hotel leaders and focuses on the implementation of specific revenue and sales strategies to further drive top-line performance for all properties. In addition to his active role in the revenue generation of the hotel portfolio, Christopher is responsible for the project management and scheduling of over $12MM in renovation projects. During this time Christopher utilizes his construction knowledge with his revenue expertise to ensure that all properties, undergoing significant renovations, still meet the desired returns to investors. Christopher is also involved with the selection, negotiation, and evaluation of leases for the Finvarb Retail Portfolio, which consists of over 30,000 SF of commercial space. Christopher is a graduate from Barry University with an M.B.A specializing in Finance.

Craig Brousseau

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Dry Storage Manager
  • Manager of Beach Marine
Craig Brousseau joined the Windward team with the acquisition of Beach Marine, bringing over 35 years of experience in the marine industry. He gained his knowledge through his employment at Disney, Captaining, Chartering, and Racing boats throughout Florida and the Caribbean. He has spent the last 25 years at Beach Marine building customer relationships throughout the boating community. Craig is the manager of Beach Marine dry storage; he is married to Lisa Brousseau and has a son Christian.

Daniela Trudel - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
Daniela Trudel is the Chief Financial Officer for Windward Marina Group. She joined us from the Robert Finvarb Companies where she also serves as CFO. Daniela graduated from Auburn University with a Masters in Accounting in 1992. Daniela has spent over 21 years combined in both public and private accounting, providing her extensive working experience in a broad cross-section of industries. Following graduation from Auburn, Daniela became associated with the auditing and consulting firm of Grant Thornton, LLP, the 6th largest accounting firm in the world. There she served as an Assurance Services Manager for 5 years. In 1998, Daniela became the Director of Special Projects and ultimately the Director of Finance for Blue Dot Services, Inc., a consolidator of air-conditioning and plumbing companies through-out the United States. During her time at Blue Dot, Daniela oversaw the acquisition and integration of over 80 companies into the Blue Dot roll-up. Most recently, Daniela was Chief Financial Officer for Presidential Aviation, a leading private air charter company based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Erik Peterson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Dock Master
Erik was born and raised outside of Chicago, Illinois. While studying Chemical Engineering at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Erik was a Dockhand and Bartender for the architectural tour boats on the Chicago River. After Erik graduated, he worked as a Sanitation Engineer for the City of Chicago, when the city got to be too much, Erik and his Wife moved down to beautiful Port Orange Florida to start a life by the water. Erik was working as a dock hand at the time Windward acquired Adventure Yacht Harbor. He has since been promoted to Dock Master and has worked with Windward for over a year.

Guo Fu Li

Job Titles:
  • Controller
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
Guo Fu Li is the Controller of Windward Marina Group and joined the Company in August 2019. He joined us from the Robert Finvarb Companies where he also serves as Controller. Guo Fu received his Bachelor of Accounting at the University of Central Florida. He has spent over 12 years combined in both public and private accounting, providing his extensive working experience in a broad cross-section of industries. Guo Fu started his career in the assurance and advisory services department of HLB Gravier, LLP, a local accounting firm in Coral Gables, FL. There he led engagements for real estate, manufacturing and distribution, and governmental and not-for-profit entities. Most recently, Guo Fu worked with Vertical Bridge, the largest privately-owned communications tower owner and operator in the country, where he oversaw the accounting operations and financial reporting.

Jamie Smith

Job Titles:
  • Manager
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
Jamie brings 21 years of experience in the marine industry. After graduating college with a double major in business and marketing he moved to the Outer Banks of NC to work for Buddy Davis building custom sport fishing boats. After that he worked for several custom boat builders honing his skills in all aspects of boat building. Jamie worked as a yacht broker in south Florida and then moved on to start a successful boat dealership in Jacksonville. He partnered to purchase Amelia Island Marina as owner operator for several years. Now as General Manager of Amelia Island Marina for Windward, he will strive to continue to offer a world class marina and boating experience to all current and future customers.

Karl Masters

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Development Engineering
Karl Masters joined the Windward Marina Group with over 20 years of construction, permitting, and design experience. Starting out in residential home construction and commercial builds, Karl has continued his growth within the industry, more recently with a primary focus on civil engineering design. Previously working as a project manager for a northeast Florida engineering firm, Karl has worked on a wide-ranging variety of projects including small and large commercial, municipal/capital improvement projects, residential subdivisions, infrastructure assessments, marine construction, and large-scale industrial projects. He also has developed expertise in permitting with local, state, and federal agencies and managing every aspect of projects, professional relationships, and teams to ensure projects meet deadlines, budget requirements, and high-quality design standards. Karl joined the Windward Marina Group as a Senior Project Manager to assist in all construction related areas including existing property/infrastructure improvements, as well as current and future developmental projects. He is a graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Lee Inabinett

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Service Manager
Lee Inabinett oversees day-to-day operations in the offices of St. Augustine Marine Center with a dual focus on customer service and leadership. After working hands-on in the yard, Lee effectively managed the Marine Center's revamped service department under the leadership of Windward Marina

Lisa Brousseau

Job Titles:
  • Manager
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
Lisa Brousseau has grown up in the Marine Industry, daughter of the previous owner of Beach Marine. Her experience has led to an intimate knowledge of marina operations. Through her time at Beach Marine, Lisa has handled contracts, accounts payable, accounts receivable, boat sales, service, ship store & marina management. Lisa is currently General Manager Windward Jacksonville Beach; she is married to Craig Brousseau and has a son Christian.

Marvin Soto

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Project Manager
Marvin Soto joined the Robert Finvarb Companies in January 2022 as a Project Manager. Marvin received his Bachelor of Economics at National University of Nicaragua and went on to receive a Postgraduate Certificate at the Central America Institute for Business Administration. He has spent most of his career working in private industries. Prior to joining Windward Marina Group, Marvin has spent most of his career in the hospitality industry in various accounting positions. He was responsible for the overseeing balance sheet reconciliations and managing the Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables staff of the Accounting Department.

Morgan Robinson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Paint Lead
Morgan has been working for St. Augustine Marine Center for over a decade, specializing in areas of fiberglass substrate, gel coat and marine paint application. Having spent his time as a child growing up in this yard and years on the water around St. Augustine and in New Zealand, Morgan has a wealth of knowledge in the marine industry. Morgan currently manages the paint department and works closely with the Haul and Launch crew.

Robert Finvarb

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Partner
Robert Finvarb is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1993. Following his graduation from law school, he practiced law at Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. in Miami. In 2003, he founded Robert Finvarb Companies (RFC) and currently serves as its CEO. Under Robert's leadership, RFC has become an industry leader in developing, owning and operating mixed-use hotel projects throughout the United States. RFC has developed projects in excess of $1bn of market value, containing more than 3,000 hotel rooms and over 200,000 square feet of retail space throughout the U.S. and the company's projects have been recognized for excellence by several organizations and municipalities, including, the American Lodging Investment Summit (best hotel project in 2017), Marriott International (Outstanding Contribution), the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers (NABHOOD) and the City of Miami Beach. Robert is also a principal of Windward Marina Group, which has service, storage and marine sales facilities throughout Northeast Florida. In addition to his business pursuits Robert's philanthropic involvement includes his being a Founder of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach, a Diamond Society Member of the Miami Children's Hospital and a member of the Board of Trustees of Miami Country Day School.

Robert Garver - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
Robert Garver has over 13 years of restaurant experience. Specializing in high volume service and operations. Rob started as general manager at Boondocks Restaurant and Adventure Yacht Harbor, being promoted to Director of Operations upon Windwards acquisition of Adventure Yacht Harbor/ Boondocks Restaurant. Rob now works hand in hand with Windward Marina Group to provide patrons the highest quality service possible. Rob has a Masters in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism and is married to Carly Garver. The two have a young son Robert jr.

Scott Murray

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
Scott Murray has over 30 years of experience in the marine industry as service and operations manager at New England Boatworks (NEB) in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, one of the premier US boat building companies, and a full-service repair and refit yard along with a 360-slip marina, handling yachts up to 130 feet, and storage facility for up to 500 boats. Prior to that he worked as captain on various yachts cruising, delivering, and racing around the world. Scott brings experience in customer service, estimating, sales, project management and planning. In addition, he has extensive experience in scheduling and managing customers' needs whether a quick haul for basic maintenance to general repairs or full refits, cosmetic, mechanical or both, while continuing to complete work on time and budget. Scott is active within the community and was a founder of The Sail for Pride in Rhode Island, an annual fundraiser started after 9/11, to help those affected by that day, and a perennial top fundraiser for Leukemia Society's annual sailing fundraiser. Born and raised in Scotland, Scott is married to Penel Murray and has two children Alastair and Marnie.

Stefan Johansson - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
Stefan Johansson is the founder and CEO of Windward Marina Group. Over the past 30 years, Mr. Johansson has gained extensive experience in the maritime industry. Mr. Johansson was a Founding Principal of Prime Marina Group with 5 marinas spanning from Miami to Cape Cod. Prior to founding Prime Marina group, Mr. Johansson Built more than 1,000 slips in Northern Europe, along with Marina Cottage rentals and best-in-class marina facilities in 3 separate locations. In 1982 Mr. Johansson founded Sunhouse Construction and grew it into one of the most dynamic commercial contractors in South Florida, generating in excess of $500 million of revenue. Using Sunhouse as a platform for growth, he acquired, developed, managed and owned over 20 million SF of commercial real estate, specifically in the Retail, Hospitality and Multifamily sectors.

Stephen Mask - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
Stephen Mask has over 22 years of experience in the marine industry. Specializing in customer service, he has spent over a decade working for two Florida based boat manufacturing companies assisting in repairs, refits and surveys. Through the years working in the marine industry, he has also gained skills in the production setting, sales, service and management. Stephen was president of the Northeast Florida chapter of the Society for Advancement of Management (SAM) and has a bachelor's degree in business management. Stephen has worked with Windward Marina Group in many facets and is currently the Director of Marine Operations. Stephen is married to Viktorija Mask and has three children Amelija, Gavin & Everet.

Thomas D. Wood Sr

Job Titles:
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
  • Partner
Thomas D. Wood, Jr. founded Thomas D. Wood and Company in 1987 with his father, Thomas D. Wood Sr. Thomas D. Wood Jr., is the President of Thomas D. Wood and Company where he oversees all aspects of loan production, loan servicing, correspondent relationships, and management. Mr. Wood has secured over 4 billion dollars in loan closings and continues to actively originate and structure commercial transactions throughout the State of Florida as well as across the country. In 2005 Mr. Wood and his partners purchased Colliers International South Florida, where Mr. Wood served as the Chief Operating Officer. The company was sold to Avison and Young in 2015. Mr. Wood has served on the MBA Commercial Board of Governors (COMBOG) since 2016 and has been a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association since 1988. Additionally, he is involved in many civic and local organizations. Mr. Wood served as President of the Orange Bowl Committee in 2007 - 2008 and has been a member of the committee since 1995. Since 2014, he has served on the board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. Mr. Wood graduated from Clemson University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Administrative Management. In 1984, he earned his Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Finance from Florida International University.

Travis Staats

Job Titles:
  • Manager
  • Member of the WINDWARD MARINA TEAM
Travis Staats joined the Camachee Island staff as a dockhand in 2005 after graduating from Flagler College with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management. In 2015, Travis was promoted to Real Estate Manager where he managed 13 commercial tenants, a drinking water treatment plant, and all infrastructure needs for Camachee Island. In 2017, Travis was promoted to Marina Manager where he took responsibility for all marina and facility operations. Travis gained his Certified Marina Operators distinction in February of 2021 from the International Marina Institute and currently serves on the board of directors for the North Florida Marine Association.