J.C. Ramsey & Company is an advertising and publishing company specializing in the marine industry.

Jim Ramsey is a marine industry veteran with over 30 years experience. His invaluable knowledge keeps him one step ahead in today’s ever-changing marketplace. As sales and marketing manager for such industry leaders as Bertram, Donzi and DeFever trawlers, his vast understanding of the needs of the marine dealer and manufacturer is second to none.

In 1977, Jim started J.C. Ramsey & Company, which represented MotorBoating & Sailing, Sports Afield and Salt Water Sportsman magazines. “From Feadships to fish hooks,” says Jim, “selling complete advertising and marketing plans proved to be a very successful formula.”

Using his well-rounded knowledge in all aspects of media, JC Ramsey & Company’s President, Jim Ramsey, has over 30 years of Boating Industry magazine experience through publications like Motorboating & Sailing, Sports Afield, Saltwater Sportsman, MarineMax Yachts & Brokerage Magazine, MarineMax Lifestyles Magazine, and the recent launch of Coastal Yachting Magazine.

Ramsey, a licensed yacht captain, has sailed on all of the major waterways, including the Great Lakes and the Bahamas. An avid fisherman, Jim has fished many of the major tournaments in Florida and the Bahamas, both as an angler, and as a captain.

Jim’s impressive credentials include past President of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, past Chairman of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Committee, and past President of the Fort Lauderdale Council, Navy League of the United States.