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Mark O\u2019Dell has been named General Manager of Pilot Knob Marina & Powersports.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pilot Knob on Lake George, New York – Pilot Knob Marina is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark O\u2019Dell as their new General Manager! With over 25 years of experience, Mark started in the industry at the young age of 14 as a dock hand pumping gas. He has since worked in virtually every position a marina and boat dealership has to offer. From turning a wrench as a marine technician, finance manager helping people fund their dream boats, to sales manager leading multi-million dollar sales teams, and at the helm of the dealership, as general manager. \u201cYou must know how to pull an oar before you can man the helm.\u201d O\u2019Dell quotes, \u201cKnowing what each team member is going through allows me to be able to assist where needed and understand the challenges they\u2019re facing.\u201d says O\u2019Dell, \u201cThat\u2019s how you build a solid team and earn their respect\u201d An avid boater himself. O\u2019Dell knows both sides of the industry, boating on Great Sacandaga Lake for many years with his family. \u201cI work in the boating industry, but it\u2019s my hobby, too. I enjoy it. You have to love what you do!\u201d This move is important to O\u2019Dell because it gets him back on the water, but why Lake George? \u201cLeadership is about passion, and this area has ignited mine. The scenery from our marina is inspiring and reminiscent of the great camps of the adirondacks. That style, nostalgia, and level of hospitality is what we are bringing to Pilot Knob.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u201cI am ecstatic,\u201d says Pilot Knob Owner John \u201cJD\u201d Donnelly, \u201cWhen you have a guy like Mark, things just come together. He understands every position, because he has done every position. This makes for a great leader and earned respect from the rest of our team.\u201d echoing O\u2019Dell\u2019s sentiment. \u201dThat being said, It\u2019s all about the people. We don\u2019t want to be the large, corporate, discount boat warehouse\u2026 we will never be the \u2018supercenter\u2019 of boats. We thrive on personal connection and a great experience. If you call in, chances are you are going to talk to the same person each time, and they\u2019re going to know your situation. This allows us to get you on the water quicker.\u201d<\/p>\n

As General Manager, O\u2019Dell will oversee all aspects of operations at Pilot Knob Marina & Power Sports, including sales, service, operations, and strategic growth initiatives. With O\u2019Dell at the helm, Pilot Knob Marina & Power Sports is poised for continued growth and success. Customers can expect the same exceptional service and commitment to boating satisfaction that the dealership has been known for since the 1920s.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pilot Knob on Lake George, New York – Pilot Knob Marina is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark O\u2019Dell as their new General Manager! With over 25 years of experience, Mark started in the industry at the young age of 14 as a dock hand pumping gas. 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