Stephanie St. Romain brings extensive maritime expertise to her role as harbor master and general manager at Tarpon Point Marina. PROVIDED<\/p>\n
One of Cape Coral\u2019s largest marinas has new leadership.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tarpon Point Marina this week announced the appointment of Stephanie St. Romain as its new harbor master and general manager. Tarpon Point officials said St. Romain brings extensive maritime expertise and a service\u2011driven leadership style to one of the region\u2019s most prominent marinas.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m definitely excited to be here, and the opportunity came about at a time when it felt right,\u201d St. Romain said. \u201cA lot of my background has naturally led me here. I spent years working in boating and marine operations, as well as hospitality and leadership. This role brings all of those things together. It was a natural fit.\u201d<\/p>\n
Having stepped into the role now for three weeks, St. Romain oversees all marina operations and leads strategic coordination across the Tarpon Point waterfront. A U.S. Coast Guard 100\u2011ton licensed captain, she previously co\u2011owned and operated the largest charter yacht fleet in Hawaii. Her background also includes experience in law enforcement, further strengthening her approach to safety, discipline, and operational best practices.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of my preparation comes through real hands-on experience,\u201d St. Romain said. \u201cI\u2019ve worked in marine environments where safety, logistics, customer service, vessel operations, and team coordination all matter every single day. That kind of experience teaches you how to stay calm under pressure and solve problems and communicate clearly and keep things moving. Specifically, my background in vessel operations, hospitality, and leadership has prepared me well for the mix of responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Hawaii native, St. Romain has lived in Cape Coral since the pandemic as her family relocated during that time. She said she was previously familiar with the Cape and Sunshine State as a whole from vacations to Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Keys.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI love the area,\u201d St. Romain said. \u201cWhat I love about Southwest Florida is the waterfront lifestyle. There is a natural beauty and the way of life here is so connected to the water. There\u2019s something special about that. The people here appreciate boating, being outdoors, hospitality, and community. I connected with that very much. I have a real passion for beautiful waterfront spaces that bring people together and Southwest Florida has so much of that.\u201d<\/p>\n
As for her goals early on in her tenure, St. Romain said she\u2019s all-ears in wanting to listen first. She also mentioned learning the property thoroughly, supporting staff, and building strong relationships with people who are a part of the harbor community.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor me, success in a role like this means creating a professional, welcoming, well-run environment where people feel taken care of,\u201d St. Romain said. \u201cI think consistency and communication and being hands on are all really important, and that\u2019s the approach I plan to bring.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tarpon Point Marina serves as a central hub for boating enthusiasts, long\u2011term slip holders, and visiting vessels exploring Southwest Florida\u2019s waterways. Although Tarpon Point Marina and the on-location resort in The Westin Cape Coral operate independently, the marina plays an integral role in shaping the resort\u2019s guest offering and enhancing the appeal of the Tarpon Point community as a premier Southwest Florida destination.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cStephanie\u2019s depth of maritime expertise and collaborative leadership style make her a tremendous partner,\u201d \u00a0said Robert Nokley, the general manager of The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. \u201cWe look forward to working closely together to continue elevating the guest experience across the entire property.\u201d<\/p>\n
St. Romain said she\u2019s thrilled about her new opportunity, and doubled-down on her love for the area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just been an absolute pleasure being here. I feel connected to the water and the land, which was a big part of just who I am as a person,\u201d she said. \u201cI feel it and see it in other people as well who are down here.\u00a0 I\u2019m proud of this. We\u2019re all proud to take it on I\u2019m excited to be a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tarpon Point Marina, Tarpon Point is at 6179 Black Marlin Lane<\/a>.<\/p>\n