Noontime Rotary Welcomes Newest Members

Sean Duggan

Ben Ramsey

Posted Wednesday, July 17, 2024 8:00 pm

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The Rotary Club of Marco Island Noontime is pleased to welcome Sean Duggan into the Rotary family. Sean grew up in Buffalo, New York, where he enjoyed big family reunion gatherings and cheering on the Buffalo Bills. At age 21 he relocated to Tempe, Arizona for 12 years and subsequently to the Twin Cities for another 12 years. Duggan has an impressive educational background with two Associates in Engineering (SUNY/Alfred) and a BS in Electronics Engineering, an MBA in Science, Engineering and Technology Management, and a Master of Systems Engineering all three from Arizona State. His professional career includes eight years in semiconductor engineering with Motorola and Amkor Technology plus 20 years in medical device product development and program management with Medtronic, AtriCure, Arthrex, and Olympus.

Sean relocated to Naples with his wife, Bobbi Jo, and two daughters Fiona and Ainsley six years ago and his career has now turned entrepreneurial as the new owner of SkyRun Vacation Rentals on Marco Island. A man of many interests, Duggan enjoys continuous learning, books (spiritual and business), sports (rugby, football, hockey, skiing, tennis, fishing), family, friends, faith and networking.

In Minneapolis, Duggan served as a BestPrep Mentor to High School students, a Second Harvest Volunteer, and a Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Volunteer. Locally he belongs to the Chamber and Marco Island Area Association of Realtors and has been accepted in Leadership Marco.

Sean is looking forward to meeting more people in the community as well as giving back to the community. His impressive knowledge base and heart for service will make Sean a valuable member of our Rotary Club. Welcome Aboard!

Ben Ramsey was inducted into the Rotary Club of Marco Island Noontime on July 11th. Ben comes to us from the Rotary Club of Naples North, where he received the prestigious Rookie of the Year award for his exceptional service. He served on the Naples Craft Beer Festival, Guns and Clays, and Running with Rotary with the Naples North Club.

Ben originally hails from Pikeville, Kentucky, where he grew up, attended the University of Kentucky, and then Chase for his Law degree. He is an attorney licensed to practice in both Florida and Kentucky. Most of his family relocated over the years from Kentucky to the Naples area, and Ben moved to Naples to join his family in the mid-90s. Ramsey achieved his Florida General Contractor and Realtor licenses in 2000. He has built many homes in the area, but following the real estate crash, he returned to Kentucky where he met his wife, Christina, in Lexington. Eight years ago, Ben and Christina and their two children moved to Naples, and then last January, they moved to Marco Island. He manages rental properties with his BCSA Properties business as well as involvement in developing commercial properties. The big reason for their move to Marco was so their two children could attend school on the island. The family is very involved with the Family Church on Marco.

Ben enjoys fishing, hunting, boating, anything outdoors, traveling, and family time. Some of his memorable hunting trips include an African safari, New Zealand, and the Brooks Range, Alaska.

We are thrilled to have Ben and his family on Marco and in our Rotary family. His commitment to service reflects the Rotary Motto, “Service Above Self.”

For more information about Rotary, please contact President Sue Haviland at shaviland3604@gmail.com.

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