Jim Behun

Jim Behun

(858) 230-1221

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Jim Behun’s experience spans more than 30 years in the Southern California boating industry. He served on the board of directors of the Marine Recreation Association and as past president of the San Diego Dockmasters Association, and is an active member of the San Diego Port Tenants Association and an affiliate member of the California Yacht Brokers Association. Prior to joining the Southern Marinas team as VP of Development and Operations (West Coast), Jim served as the general manager of Sunroad Resort Marina & Yacht Center in San Diego, a facility with over 600 slips, leased commercial space, and three well-known restaurants. During his 13-year tenure as the marina’s chief operating officer, Jim developed and produced the renowned San Diego Boat Show, which grew from a small, local gathering of boat dealers to a major, annual event attracting more than 100 dealers, brokers, and vendors, and 13,000+ boating enthusiasts. Jim is also licensed for yacht sales.

Through Behun Marine Management, Jim provided management assistance, advisory and expertise to
the San Diego Lowes Coronado Hotel & Marina, reestablishing the marina as a prominent hotel-based
marina in the South Bay. Jim also provided on-the-ground advisory services and training at the Ventura
West twin marinas in Ventura, CA. 

Jim, a native of Annapolis, Maryland, has logged many hours sailing and boating on both coasts,
including boat deliveries and charters to various coastal areas. In the early ’90s, he was the general
manager of the 444-slip San Diego Marriott Marquis Hotel’s Marina. From there, Jim moved to a position with the National Marine Manufacturers Association to manage boat shows on both coasts and in Canada. He also developed and produced the first Mexico National Boat Show in Puerto Vallarta. Jim is a firm believer in managing facilities to ensure boating is safe and enjoyable for all!