Phil Purcell
CEO & President, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Fort Lauderdale
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida is the largest marine trade organization in the Southeast and is dedicated to the promotion, protection and growth of the marine industry in South Florida. The 61-year-old association represents a $12.5-billion industry and 149,000 jobs and owns the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
| EDUCATION | Southern Illinois University (BS) |
| Professional Evolution | I entered the industry out of necessity answering a blind ad for a position I didn’t have the credentials or experience for. |
| SOMETHING SURPRISING | Deep down I am a farmer and participate in agriculture in my spare time. |
| READING | Bad Blood, by John Carreyrou |