Bruce Harris began his career as a marine painter in Antigua in 1977 with his first apprenticeship at age sixteen and later moved to Miami where he continued to train and progressively mastered his trade. He formerly owned and operated Harris Paint Works in Miami, Florida. From 1992 to 2008 he owned and managed Harris Boat Works in Antigua, specializing in marine painting. He became a Director of Sure & Steadfast Marine, Inc. in 2005 and graciously took the helm of Steadfast Marine, Inc. in 2008.
Bruce has more than thirty-two years of experience in the marine paint works and boat refurbishing industry. Previous customers have referred to him as "The Master" of his trade. Bruce's love of boats crosses over into his personal life as well. He is an avid sailor, and has participated in annual racing regattas in Guadeloupe, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Tortola and Antigua. Bruce also provided strong support for young female sailors and has accompanied the Antigua youth sailing team to Tortola for the Chief Minister's Cup Regatta.
In 2006 he garnered the exclusive mercury service dealership for the City of Port St. Lucie and in 2007 added a mechanic department to the business. A detailing department was added in 2008.
Anthea Harris brings more than 20 years of operations management expertise and more than 7 years of marketing experience. She has spearheaded major image branding and managed internationally distributed marketing campaigns. She currently heads the Administration Department at Steadfast Marine, Inc.