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Captain Ritchie has extensive experience in the shipping industry. He handled all of The Bahamas operation of Discovery Cruise Lines for 18 years He was a founding shareholder of MSC Bahamas Limited, which is the largest cargo carrier in The Bahamas and the primary customer at Freeport Container Port.

He pioneered the cargo operation for Seaboard Marine when it was Kirk Line, which at the time used Discovery Cruise Line for its cargo operation. He also pioneered the cargo business in The Bahamas for ACL, which is now a major shipping line between Ft. Pierce and Freeport and Nassau His shipping agency is an agent for major international container lines, such as CMA-CGM, Hamburg Sub and CSAV. He has also represented other major container lines such as Maersk, Seal and, China Shipping and several other lines.

Captain Ritchie has tremendous access to the highest levels within The Bahamas Government, which has signaled its preparedness to also provide marketing subventions for this venture. Once the full extent of the investment is delineated to the Government, it is quite likely that the benefits that were presently enjoyed by Discovery Cruise Line will be significantly augmented.

Captain Ritchie at one time owned the largest Customs Brokerage and Trucking company in The Bahamas and retains very strong relationships with the all of the major importers in Nassau and Freeport, including Bahamas Foods, Baha Mar, Hutchison, GBPA, Comcen, Bahama Rock, Restaurants Bahamas, and Heineken. He has executed an LOI to provide passenger and cargo services to Baha Mar, which has commenced a $3.4 billion tourism investment in Cable Beach.

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Suzanne M. Epps – Marketing & Sales

Suzanne won acclaim for the key role she played in developing and implementing a communications marketing campaign for Harrah’s Hotel Casino, Atlantic City that gained competitive edge and achieved a net profit of $76 million, two years after opening, enabling the mortgage to be paid off 17 years premature. Suzanne has worked in Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico & U.S. - New York, Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Central U.S., Arizona, Virginia and Florida launching ships, casinos, hotels & being involved in tourism at large.

Accomplished, highly motivated professional with broad experience in marketing, branding, advertising, public relations communications, website marketing, social media, e commerce, direct mail, special events and promotions, group sales, bus program, reservations, marketing casino players' club, budget P/L management, client/vendor relationships and partnerships, global travel industry, embarkation and port operations.

Adept in developing, implementing and branding short and long term communications/marketing plans in a high paced environment. Knowledgeable in placement and production of traditional media – print, billboards, broadcast - radio, T.V. and collateral production, as well as e commerce - online media including e mail campaigns and social media. Experienced in developing and directing customer loyalty programs to retain & expand membership. Work well and have good knowledge of external local media, vendors and communications agencies as well as being able to work internally & communicate with departments. Expertise includes special events with celebrities & Hollywood stars. CNN, NBC, CBS and ABC TV stations have picked up key events nationally. Work easily with multi-cultures and is a hands on team player. Have worked locally with executives from Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Business Development Boards, Government Agencies and other local entities such as golf clubs, social groups, corporations, sporting venues, on-line travel agencies, wholesalers, tour operators in state, nationally & internationally. Worked with airlines & junkets promoting fly, stay, play packaging.

Suzanne has worked for some of the top names in the industry including Sheraton, Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard's Ritz Hotel of London, Watergate Hotel in Washington, Hotel Bellevue in Philadelphia, La Toc in St. Lucia and Paradise Village and Beach Club in Barbados. QE2, Fairmont Princess Hotels and Resorts, Resorts International, Harrah’s Hotel Casino Atlantic City, Boyd Gaming, Central U.S. Suzanne worked for 8 years at Palm Beach Casino Line at the Port of Palm Beach during its most profitable years. Within two years of the re-launch of Palm Beach Princess net profits increased by 20%. At The Princess, she rebranded and directed the sales, casino and consumer marketing, communications, plus Internet marketing, reservations department and bus program. Advertised food and beverage themes, events, promotions, holidays to members and general consumers. Created and produced high volume cost efficient collateral, radio & T.V. spots. Developed special events and promotions with such broadcast stations as ESPN and Fox T.V. Marketed the casino players’ club in different levels of play to members & signed up every passenger to become a member. Emphasis on exciting web site, introduced social media, directed extensive e mail campaigns, to general public, corporations, chambers, associations, social and golf club members, travel agents, operators, wholesalers and tour operators.

Clients included opening, from a sales & marketing prospective, of a luxury boutique Resort on Palm Beach Island, Florida, the first to open right on the ocean in almost 20 years. Coordinated Grand Opening Event introducing the new model Jaguar, XJ Coupe to the U.S. Also collaborating on tourism projects for Bermuda, Cayman Islands & the Bahamas. Developed sales and marketing plan for potential ferry between Palm Beach Port and Grand Bahama Island transporting cargo and passengers. Directed medical bioscience symposiums in South Florida attracting cutting edge scientists and physicians in medical tourism. Collaborated on developing master plan for South Florida port and the future of cruising in Florida report for Department of Transportation.

Born in England, educated in France and England, Suzanne has worked and lived in Bermuda, Bahamas - Grand Bahama Island and Nassau, Caribbean, U. S. Virgin Islands, B.W.I. and the U.S. Holds U.K. and U.S passports. Education: University of the Arts, Kent, England, NDD, And BA Commercial Marketing. College of Technology, Kent, England and St. Joseph’s in France and England. Proficient in Microsoft Office & Social Media. Social responsibilities; worked with 350 charitable foundations in Palm Beach County as well as such national organizations as Special Olympics.