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G. Robert “Bob” Toney founded National Maritime Services, as a specialty enterprise for vessel recovery, arrest, custody services and government contract work. He had been chief executive of National Liquidators, a yacht auction company, since 1991. The National model offers a complete range of marine-related services, including commercial ship and yacht sales, vessel transportation, marine service and yacht financing. Under Bob’s leadership, National Maritime Services and its affiliated company, National Liquidators, have expanded to a global reach.

Toney shares his enthusiasm, knowledge and passion for the industry at speaking engagements and educational workshops for law students, bankers, attorneys and maritime personnel at conferences around the world. He is one of a few active non-lawyer members of the Southeast Admiralty Law Association and the Maritime Law Association of the United States, where he now co-chairs the association's Yacht Finance Committee. In 2007, Bob was named “South Florida Business Leader of the Year.” Prior to National, Bob’s had a 16-year career in banking specializing in commercial and consumer lending and workout transactions.

Alan Swimmer is a yacht finance industry veteran with over 40 years of experience. In his role at National Maritime Services, he is responsible for oversight of operations, long-term planning, and relationship management. Additionally, Swimmer currently serves as president of Maritime Capital Group, an affiliated company which provides vessel financing and related services.

Prior to employment with National, Swimmer successfully operated and sold two well-known specialty finance loan platforms, having managed the origination of over $4 billion in aircraft, yacht, and recreational vehicle loans and the acquisition of several specialty loan portfolios. Originally a Certified Public Accountant (Deloitte), he draws on his varied business experience to advise law firms, lenders, and government agencies.

Bill O'Dell combines his lengthy experience at sea with a commitment to operational excellence. He oversees relations with US Marshals and other clients while managing all arrest and custodial activity. A retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer, O’Dell is also responsible for administering all government custody contracts, including the US Marshals Service.