Power Players 2022

POWER PLAYERS IN LUXURY YACHTING

HOLLOWAY YACHT CHARTERS, LLC

Ryan Holloway

OWNER

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HERON HARBOR MARINA 314 HARBOR BLVD. DESTIN, FL 32541 850-420-1281 HOLLOWAYYACHTS.COM

You could say that Ryan Holloway of Holloway Yacht Charters saw an opportunity and went for it. Having spent time in the Destin area as a child and then vacationing in the area as an adult, Ryan knew there was a need for a fi ve-star luxury yacht service in the area and decided to use his expertise to bring just that to Destin. While it took himself and his wife, Heather, nearly a year and a half to fi nd the perfect yacht to start their new endeavor, once they found the Princess V72, now known as the Propensity, they knew the vessel would be a perfect fi t for the luxury experience they hoped to provide with their business. Since their fi rst charter on March 27, 2021, Holloway Yachts has taken off and continues to grow, even becoming the top charter yacht company from Texas all the way to Miami. Due to their success, they have now added a second yacht to their fl eet. Along with the Princess V72, that departs out of Destin Harbor, they now operate a 58’ Neptunus out of Baytowne Marina in Sandestin. They are also excited to welcome their newest addition, expected to arrive in November, a 2023 Sportsman 302 center console. Holloway Yachts goes by the motto that, “there is no such thing as a perfect charter.” No matter how perfect a trip can seem to go, there is always room for improvement. They identify areas of improvement after every trip and always add or implement new ideas to make the trips for their clients the best they can possibly be. Ryan credits Holloway Charter’s success with not only the amazing support they have received from the city of Destin, but also the honor of being named Best In Destin as the Best New Business.

Ryan, originally from Montgomery, Alabama, has always been business minded. Previously he was the national PR Director for a hospital revenue cycle management company. He also ran computer systems and their insurance eligibility and review department for 10 years. His great grandfather started the company in 1900. It ultimately became Holloway Credit Bureau Companies (the third largest independently held credit bureau in the USA. It was Equifax for most of the Southeast) and changed its name to Holloway Credit Solutions in 2000 when the company then shifted its focus mainly to revenue cycle management. Ryan says he knows how to grow a business and make it successful. He also knows how to surround himself with the correct team to attain that goal. He says he’s comfortable taking criticism and is also able to take suggestions and implement them into the overall mission of the company.

Business isn’t the only things Ryan is passionate about as he’s part of many charitable and civic organizations, both locally and in his hometown of Montgomery. Currently he is a trustee member for the Destin Chamber of Commerce and is on the Board of Directors for the Montgomery Auburn Club and was previously on the Board for the Birdies for Babies committee for Baptist Health. Ryan is also a Priority Level 1 member of Tigers Unlimited, Auburn University’s premier scholarship donor program. And speaking of those Auburn Tigers, Ryan is not only a fourth-generation alum, but also has two children, Isabelle and James Franklin, who are currently students there. He counts himself as one of the biggest war eagle fans out there and can often be seen enjoying all Destin has to off er, proudly wearing a navy-blue Auburn visor or straw hat with the Auburn logo.

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POWER PLAYER IN ROOFING

SPECIALTY ROOFERS INC.

Mike Miller, PRESIDENT

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124 TROUT BRANCH DRIVE | FREEPORT, FL 32439 SPECIALTYROOFERS.COM

Mike Miller, President of Specialty Roofers Inc., is proud of the fact that’s he’s worked from the bottom up in the roofing business. He and business partner, Cole Bakker, decided in 2011 to start their own roofing company after having worked together previously. They started Specialty Roofers Inc. (SRI), with one crew, one project manager, and an o ce manager, Cathy Reeves. Since then, Mike and his company have seen their business grow far beyond what they’d even hoped. SRI now has 0 employees, and the company has purchased state-of-the-art metal fabrication equipment. They are now operating a full-service metal shop and have even started a service department dedicated to addressing service and repair needs. Mike credits his company’s success with having a good business plan from the start, and most importantly, his team of loyal employees who know he installed roofs well before he owned a roofing company and is passionate about the business. According to Mike, the biggest challenge he and his company faces is finding skilled laborers, and believes more vocational schools would help the upcoming generations learn and take pride in having a trade.

Mike, a native of Yellow Springs, hio, joined the Air orce right out of high school before returning to his hometown where he started working for his father’s roofing company and spent the next ten years learning the business. In 200 he made a big move and made Destin his home. When Mike is not out enjoying the great beaches, fishing, and small-town vibes, you can find him giving back to the community. SRI is active with Habitat for Humanity, participates in food drives, and tries to give at least two new roofs a year to families in need. He says one of his favorite things about the area is the military appreciation the community shows, a cause important to him as both he and his father are veterans.