Formula Boats South Staff

After a 27 year career in the Service Station/Automotive Service industry, Captain Denny moved to SW Florida with his wife Dene', who both had been frequent visitors since the late 1970's, and in 1998 he pursued his life long interest in boating.

Born in Michigan, he had been a boater beginning in Lake St. Clair with his dad, uncle and grandfather from the early 50's and continuing over the years boating throughout the Great Lakes, as well as inland lakes in Michigan, Connecticut, Tennessee, Texas, New York, Missouri, Indiana, Georgia, Washington, and finally arriving in Florida forty plus years later. From there his love for the open water and boating became a second career. 

Denny began his boating career in Florida at Fish Tale Sales and Service on Ft. Myers Beach and quickly became one of their leading sales producers. He also obtained his yacht sales license, with Yacht Broker's License to follow and shortly after, along with Tony Swift, delivery specialist, attended The Captain's School were they both earned their 50 Ton Master Captain's License. Tony became the Delivery Captain at Fishtale.

After spending six years at Fishtale, his desire to return to management was fulfilled by accepting a position with Walker's Yacht Sales in Ft. Myers, where he began in a sales position, was soon promoted to Sales Manager and finally, General Manager. 

During his years selling and servicing new boats, he has direct contact and associations with manufacturers such as Grady White Boats, Chaparral Boats, Stamas Yachts, Marlago Yachts, Key West Boats, Thunderbird Formula, Pursuit, S2 Yachts, Monterey Boats, Triton Boats, Bennington Marine, Starcraft Marine, Harris Kayot, Euroline, Wellcraft Boats, Mainship Trawlers, Mercury Marine, Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser, Cummins, Volvo Penta and Yamaha. He also has held State of Florida Sales and Brokerage licenses since 2002 and has offered and sold brands like Sea Ray, Regal, Boston Whaler, Regulator, Cobalt, Tiara, Pro Line, Maxum, Larson, Baja, Fountain, Century and others. 

From there, Captain Denny, feeling the magnetism of his entrepreneurial spirit, left Walker's to become an independent broker, Gulf Coast Boat Sales, located in Bonita Springs, FL with office in Naples and Ft.Myers. In the fall of 2010, Denny became a Retail Sales Agent for Thunderbird Products, manufacturers of Formula Power Boats. Along with his Retail Sales Consultant, Scott Kern has been representing Formula Boats in open territories through the southern US and South America.

Having grown up in a family that was bonded through boating, Scott Kern developed a passion for the water and boating at a very early age.   That passion led Scott to attend college in Hawaii where Scott searched for the right field of study to keep him on the water.   Ultimately, it was when Scott moved back to Indiana to study at Indiana University where boating became a career.   While still in college at IU, Scott turned a summer job at a local marina into a business when he formed Yacht Concierge Services, LLC.   

In 2007, Scott made the decision to transition into a sales role by moving to Wisconsin and joining a well-respected dealer who happened to represent Formula, among other brands.  It was through this company and experience that Scott developed a newfound respect and excitement for the Formula product.   In 2010, Formula Boats saw the opportuntiy to develop a new hybrid sales model and Scott was given the responsibility of becoming the Retail Rep for the South US and growing the Formula brand and client base.

Since 2010, Scott has been able to work with valued industry partners and colleagues to effectively grow the Formula brand and serve clients with integrity, passion and boating knowledge.   As much as Scott loves boating and the Formula brand, it is the relationships with clients that brings him the greatest sense of fulfillment.   You can find Scott, when not working, out on the water with his family, as his passion for boating is now shared by his wife Anja, and two sons, Brayden and William. 

Scott Schwalback is an accomplished Mariner holding a USCG 100 Ton Master license.

Born and raised in Florida with a successful career with one of the largest companies in the US, Scott now uses his expertise to manage and advise clients in boating throughout the Midwest, Atlantic and Caribbean waterways. His knowledge of seamanship, mechanical systems, and yacht maintenance procedures is seldom matched.  

Scott also has a comprehensive knowledge of the Formula product specifically as well as many other brands. His knowledge and skills coupled with his years of experience and his Florida Yacht Sales license make him a perfect resource for boating enthusiasts!

Steve is originally from the Midwest, born in Des Moines, Iowa and grew up along the shores of Lake Michigan in Southwest Michigan. Steve has been an avid boater his entire life. He earned a B.S. in Business from Ferris State University. Steve has been living the dream in Southwest Florida for 25 years.  He is experienced in sales and brokerage. Steve is a member of The Florida Yacht Broker Association, FYBA.  He is also a Florida Licensed Yacht Broker.  He has the experience to help you find the right Luxury Yacht for your cruising or fishing needs to enjoy the Florida boating lifestyle.
Steve and his wife, Angie, have 4 wonderful kids and he is very active in the community.  Steve is an avid boater and golfer. He also coaches his daughter’s in soccer and coached his son in Little League baseball.

Steve is a dedicated professional and will go above and beyond to assist his clients with the purchase or sale of the boat of their dreams.