Jenny Gezella has been in the marine industry for 25 years and is currently based in Naples, Florida, serving as President of Hoffmann Marine. Jenny oversees 46 boats across the United States, including dinner yachts, traditional paddlewheel boats, ferry boats, sailboats, and rental boats. Additionally, Hoffmann Marine operates docks and marinas across the country. As President, she oversees all day-to-day operations of the business, working closely with operators in each company.
Jenny has been instrumental in the growth of Hoffmann Marine, expanding the company from a single boat in 2018, to nearly 50 vessels across Florida, Missouri, Michigan, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Washington. She has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s presence on Mackinac Island, Michigan, where Hoffmann Marine operates ferry service, docks, and Sip n’ Sail Cruises, and is among the largest real estate owners in the area.
Jenny is very active both directly in her community, as well as with many charities across the US, founding Mini Golf2Gulf, a fundraiser supporting NICU babies and families. Additionally, Jenny serves as Chair of the American Cancer Society Leadership Board, Chair of President’s Council for Make A Wish of Southern Florida, Chair of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, and was a past president of the N.A.P.L.E.S. Group, Secretary and Development Chair for Lee Memorial Health Foundation, and serves President of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. Jenny was honored to be recognized as a Gulfshore Business 40 under 40 recipient, as is a Graduate of the Leadership Collier Program.