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Marina Manager
Humphreys Half Moon Marina
San Diego, CA
What in life prepared you for this job?
Between my father in the Navy and my husband who has been a boat builder for over 40 years, I have been around boats and real estate my entire life. I also worked in boat yards and marinas for many years. I never get seasick!
If you could walk in anyone’s shoes for a day, who would it be?
I’d choose any of these women: Admiral Linda Fagan, Coast Guard Commandant, General Jacqueline Van Ovost, Commander of U.S. Transportation Command (Air Force), General Laura Richardson, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (Army), or Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations (Navy).
Where do you send people for an authentic dining experience when they arrive at your marina?
Head to El Agave for Mexican food, Baci Restaurant for Italian or Blue Water for local seafood.
What are some of your best boating memories?
Fishing with my grandfather as a child, river cruising in Europe and christening a 100-foot custom motor yacht.
What are you most excited about this time of year at the marina?
San Diego is beautiful this season and very quiet in the marina! Spring offers a welcome break from the hectic pace at the marina the rest of the year.
Where is your favorite spot to anchor and relax?
The waters of Glorietta Bay in Coronado.
What are the advantages or challenges to being a woman in the marina business?
The benefit of being a woman in a male-dominated industry is that we are breaking ground and changing the norm. And other women in this industry are very supportive of one another. The disadvantage is that many people still challenge me as if I need to confirm my decisions and actions with a man.
If you could take a trip to anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Monte Carlo, Monaco. I would love to see all those gorgeous superyachts!
What do you recommend for new visitors to your area?
I suggest exploring Shelter Island and the surrounding San Diego area and visiting the San Diego Zoo!
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