Teakdecking Systems, Inc.
Richard Strauss has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. Richard started their career in 1983, working in various capacities for Brunswick Corporation-owned companies such as Sea Ray, Mercury Powerboat, Boston Whaler, and Marine Group. Richard held positions in warranty and customer service, product development and engineering, and new product development management.
In 1997, they joined Marine Concepts as a technical salesperson, responsible for sales and project management for tooling and engineering services. In 1999, they founded and served as the principal of Island Coast Boatworks, specializing in warranty and insurance repairs, restorations, and repowers for boat manufacturers.
Subsequently, they worked as a broker/salesperson for Strauss Yachts from 2012 to 2014. Then, they became the Director of Manufacturing at Teakdecking Systems from 2014 to 2017. After that, they assumed the role of Director of Technical Sales and Marketing at GG Schmitt & Sons from 2017 to 2019.
Currently, Richard is serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Teakdecking Systems, Inc. since August 2019.
Richard Strauss attended Jacksonville University from 1979 to 1981, where they studied Mechanical Engineering. Following that, from 1981 to 1983, they enrolled at the Florida Institute of Technology and obtained an A.S. degree in Marine Technology.
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Teakdecking Systems, Inc.
Teakdecking Systems is the world’s premier manufacturer of teak and composite decking, with 40 years of experience engineering and installing custom pre-assembled modular decks. We have built over 50,000decks for all types of yachts, so we have the knowledge and background to assist designers, boatyards and owners to create well-designed, long-lasting decks. Renowned for the highest quality of material and products, worldwide service, and warranty. TDS provides high-quality decking products that we formulated specifically for deck repair and maintenance including Caulking, Cleaners, Epoxies, and Adhesives. TDS is an employee-owned company, located in Sarasota, FL, USA.