Team

Meet the Family

Smith Marine is a 4th generation family owned and operated business open since 1985. The entire family has grown up on the Pearl River and Ross Barnett Reservoir. Growing up in houseboats, riding the river, water skiing, and cookouts up river. This isn’t just a business – it’s a way of life.

Buddy

The Pearl River lifestyle has always been near and dear to Buddy’s heart. Buddy was born in Jackson and grew up in Rankin County. He leads a team of OMC, Volvo, PCM, Mercruiser, Honda, Indmar, and Suzuki certified technicians. Buddy loves to visit about boats and life on the reservoir. You won’t find anyone more knowledgeable about the Ross Barnett Reservoir than Buddy.
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Jackie

Jackie is one of the original owners of Smith Marine. He has over 45 
years of marine repair experience. Over the years, manufacturers have 
called Jackie asking how to fix their motors. If Jackie can’t fix it, 
it can’t be fixed. Jackie is certified in Mercury, Mercruiser, Honda, 
OMC, Volvo, Kohler, and Westerbeke Generators. He also has multiple 
welding certifications and is truly one of the most gifted mechanics 
in the region.

Jackie

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Jill

Jill has been a fixture at Main Harbor at the Ross Barnett Reservoir for over 17 years. She’s been a part of the Smith Marine family for more than 12 years. Jill met the Smith family over 20 years ago at Main Harbor where she worked for the Deweese. Now she’s Buddy’s wife  and chief storyteller about days at “The Dock.

Jill

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Josh

Josh is Jill and Buddy’s son. He’s literally grown up at Smith Marine 
and is now an integral part of the team. He’s a jack of all trades. 
Whether you have a question about a repair or you’re shopping for a 
new boat, Josh knows this place like the back of his hand.

Josh

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Richard

Richard has over 33 years of marine repair experience. He’s certified in Indmar, Suzuki, and Volvo engine repair. He’s also been an ASE certified mechanic in the automotive world for more than 20 years. He’s been a valuable member of the Smith Marine repair team for over 5 years.

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Sains

Sains is from the thriving metropolis of Sebastopol. He has multiple welding, electrical, mechanical, and fabrication certifications. We would like to thank him for his service in the US Army. He grew up around sailboats, worked around powerlines, worked offshore, built cell phone towers, and comes from a farm family. He’s another jack of all trades who can literally do anything.

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Jenene

Jenene also comes to Smith Marine from the US Military where she was aboard the USS Ronald Reagan when it was commissioned. With her
military skill, she keeps Buddy and the rest of the team in order. If there’s a question about parts or service, Jenene can help! She’s the organizational backbone of Smith Marine.

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Ronnie

Ronnie is a highly skilled welder and fabricator with MIG and TIG 
certifications. Not only is he part of the family, he’s been part of 
the incredible service team here since 1989.

Ronnie

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Eddie

There’s a running theme around here. Service. Eddie is also a US Army 
Veteran with 20 years of sales experience. He loves nothing more than 
spending time talking about boats!

Eddie

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Smith Marine is proud supporters of our all branches of the United States military, law enforcement, and the host of first responders who live their lives to serve.