James Beard Award winner
Mark Marhefka
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- James Beard Award winner
Portrait of Mark Marhefka
i. Biography
He has said, "I've always been wanting to do it." He also says, "There aren’t many owner-operators around," and describes commercial fishing boats as vessels "owned by people who own other companies and use the boats as write-offs." He adds one more line that sharpens the point: "The captains just aren’t vested."
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At a Glance He frames the business around ownership, not distance from the work, and his comments make that view plain.
In Their Words “Commercial fishing boats are owned by people who own other companies and use the boats as write-offs.”
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Who is Mark Marhefka?
He is the owner of Abundant Seafood, and his comments center on direct ownership.
What is Mark Marhefka known for?
He has said, "I've always been wanting to do it," and has argued that "There aren’t many owner-operators around."
Where does Mark Marhefka work?
He works at Abundant Seafood.
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