Nine Marina’s Award-Winning Transformation on Lake Eufaula (Interview)

In this Dockside Chat interview, Wendy Larimer (Senior Editor, Marina Dock Age) talks with Barry Hadlock, CEO of Nine Marina on Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma, about the rapid transformation that helped the facility earn top honors in the marina industry.

Barry shares how he entered the marina space after a 40+ year career in collision repair — and how a service-first mindset shaped the rebuild. He walks through what the property looked like at acquisition, what was replaced, and why the team prioritized a better customer experience at the fuel dock, ship store, slips, storage, and service department.

Key topics covered:

• Rebuilding the ship store and upgrading the fuel dock experience

• Expanding wet slips and dry storage capacity

• Growing a full-service repair department and on-water service support

• Serving boaters from DFW, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and surrounding regions

• Why Lake Eufaula works as a family-friendly boating destination

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