Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc. has a history of integrity and customer service that is reflective of the character and drive of its founder, Mr. Edward W. Hazard Jr. Mr. Hazard began his involvement in the marine business after leaving the Navy in 1946 and worked within the industry for various companies until he went out on his own in 1962.

He eventually founded his own company, Jamestown Metal Marine Sales, Inc., in 1973. Initially located in New York, Jamestown continued to provide interior support to the marine industry including the manufacture of metal furniture at its facility in Jamestown, New York.

In 1978 Jamestown was relocated to Florida where Jamestown continued to grow by being more convenient to the developing markets in the US Gulf and the cruise ship market in Miami.

Mr. Hazard’s son, Richard, joined the company after graduating from Cornell University in 1977 and after working in the field for several years, moved into the Sales organization. In 1986 Richard assumed the position of President and took over complete control of the company after Mr. Hazard passed away in the fall of 1998.

Over the years the Hazard family has provided stability to the Jamestown organization by integrating energetic, skilled and conscientious employees into the company. Following the philosophy of its founder, the company today continues to enjoy a reputation for honesty, fairness, integrity and quality throughout the marine industry.