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MariCorp is one of the largest manufacturers and installers of floating boat docks and boat lifts in the United States, with projects spanning coast to coast. Our operations are run from an 11-acre facility centrally located in Missouri.
Established in 2003, MariCorp is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and delivering high-quality products. We believe that standing by all that we do with integrity is our most important core value, setting us apart from our competition. We are a privately owned, closely held entity, and our leadership team, working together for nearly 20 years, embodies a shared commitment to being the best in the business. This includes delivering on promises and always striving to exceed customer expectations.
Whether you are building a full-service marina, floating restaurant, ship store, or a one-of-a-kind private dock, MariCorp has the expertise and resources to ensure your project’s success.
MISSION Statement
At MariCorp, we craft the world’s most durable floating boat docks, designed for the enjoyment of today’s boaters, and built to last for generations. Rooted in our core values of integrity and quality, we foster lasting partnerships with our clients, ensuring their waterfront dreams are realized.
Scott holds seven Marine General Contractor’s licenses for MariCorp Southeast, MariCorp’s General Contracting Affiliate, in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Utah. He has aided in or overseen the design and/or building of marinas and docks in various climates and in most of the 50 states. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Business Management. He lives in Cassville, Missouri with his wife Mallory, four sons, twins Luke and Carson, Noah, and Henry and is an active member in many Marina Associations including AMI, MRA, AHA, KMA, TMA, OMA, MAT and SOBA, as well as many other Chambers of Commerce and business groups around Missouri.
Apart from having founded MariCorp, Scott is currently the Missouri State Auditor, having held that office since January of 2023. As Auditor, Scott oversees a staff of approximately 130 people and is responsible for ensuring the proper use of public funds and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Missouri government by performing audits of state agencies, boards and commissions, the circuit court system, and other political subdivisions of the state. These audits examine financial accountability, waste, opportunities for fraud, and whether government organizations and programs are achieving their purposes and operating economically and efficiently. All audits are performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. The State Auditor also provides an annual audit of the state’s annual comprehensive financial report and federal grant programs administered by the state, reviews and registers general obligation bond issues of the state’s political subdivisions, prepares fiscal notes for ballot initiatives, performs an Annual Forfeiture Report, and reviews property tax rates proposed by political subdivisions for compliance with state law. The State Auditor serves as a member of the State Records Commission and as an ex officio member of the Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight.
Prior to becoming State Auditor, Scott was the Missouri State Treasurer for four years and a member of the Missouri House of Representatives for six years. As Treasurer, Scott oversaw the finances for the State of Missouri with a staff of approximately 50. He was responsible for authorizing all state payments, maintaining all state funds and accounts, managing the state’s banking contracts, safeguarding and working to return the over $1 billion in unclaimed property held by the office, managing cash flow for the state, and investing the state’s $16 billion cash portfolio.
Additionally, as Treasurer, he managed Missouri First, which is the state’s linked deposit program, MO Scholars, which is a scholarship program for low income and special needs students, and served on several boards and commissions including the Missouri State Employee Retirement System (MOSERS), the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC), the Board of Fund Commissioners, the Missouri Arts Council Trust Fund, and as the Chairman of the Missouri 529 Plan Board and the MO ABLE Board. As a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, Scott represented the people of Barry, Lawrence and Stone counties.
During his time in the legislature he served as Chair of the House Budget Committee, where he was responsible for the drafting and passage of Missouri’s $28 billion annual operating budget. Scott also serves on the board of directors for the Cassville Area YMCA and the Shell Knob Senior Center, is a member of YPO, and is a former member of the Cox Health Young Professionals Council.
MariCorp President, Kyle Wilkerson, is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of company-wide sales, manufacturing, and installation.
Kyle joined MariCorp in 2007 as a Regional Project Development Manager, bringing with him experience as a sales associate in many different industries, extensive background in new construction methods, and insurance knowledge.
Kyle’s marine product knowledge and work ethic quickly made him a prominent member of the MariCorp sales staff.
In 2012, Kyle was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer. In addition to running the daily plant operations, Kyle regularly inspects ongoing project sites, and maintains close relationships with marina owners.
Kyle graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management. Kyle commutes weekly between the MariCorp plant in Shell Knob, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri where he, his wife and children reside.
Melanie joined Maricorp in December 2009 as Vice President of Business Development as a result of her success freelancing for the company as a research analyst and opportunity developer.
Her current duties include sales team management, market research, market analysis, new business development and product development.
Melanie is invaluable aiding in new marina design as well as product research and development because of her extensive knowledge of boat docks and marinas, the environments they reside in, and the needs of marina owners and boaters. Additionally, she has been a great resource to our customers due to her knowledge of the intricacies of regulatory agencies, their practices and procedures.
Melanie brings a varied professional background to her position. She parlayed her agriculture degree from Missouri State University into leading an arboriculture business for nearly 14 years. She then became a Real Estate Broker specializing in recreational real estate development and sales, commercial and residential real estate sales, and REO asset marketing. Then, she discovered a passion for the maritime industry focusing on analytical market research specifically for marina construction and land development before joining the Maricorp team.
With over 25 years in the Marine Industry, Wes has been involved in Commercial and Residential Boat Docks and Boat Lifts across much of the Southern United States.
He has experience from fabrication and design up through installation and maintenance, also layout and design. With this background Wes can provide accurate proposals for new Marina Construction as well as any needed repairs. Wes works to establish and maintain long term relationships that provide customers with a responsive and knowledgeable contact in the Marine Industry.
Ed comes to us after spending the last 20+ years at the Abbey Harbor on Geneva Lake, WI. Here he managed a 417 slip harbor and also ran the Abbey Yacht Club. Ed brings a unique expertise with him to MariCorp US; having extensive experience in project management; including overseeing a 2017/2018 complete renovation of the Harbor facilities, which earned him the Building and Growing Award from Marina Dock Age Magazine, as well as a complete overhaul of the yacht club’s outdoor pool and pavilion space in 2019/2020. He also led the marina to successfully obtain its “Clean Marina” certification through the Wisconsin Marina Association. Ed’s time as a harbormaster has allowed him to view each project with MariCorp US through a different lense, having lived that side of things himself. During his time with the Abbey Harbor, he earned his Certified Marina Manager Certification and was also an active member in the Wisconsin Marina Association and Wisconsin Clean Marina Program.
During his free time, Ed likes to boat and swim with his family and is active in coaching youth sports in the area. Ed also works with Children’s Oncology Services to host an annual boat day on Geneva Lake. The water is where Ed’s heart has always been and he looks forward to continuing to provide others with the same opportunity to enjoy it through his work with MariCorp US.
Aaron joined Maricorp in 2015 and brought with him his experience as a Sales Account Manager/Estimator for Arning Companies, a large canopy builder and supplier working with companies like Sonic Drive-In, Wendy’s and Panda Express.
As a Sales Account Manager at Maricorp he prepares bids, reviews engineered drawings, manages accounts, and assists with customer service. Aaron services MariCorp’s local markets and works closely with the US Army Corps of Engineers to obtain permits on behalf of our customers. Aaron manages the sales and installation of our Air Port Boatlift Systems product line.
Aaron studied Business Management at Ozarks Technical Community College. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending his free time hunting and fishing.
