Francis grew up on the South Shore of Long Island, spending countless days boating with family and friends throughout the Great South Bay. He went on to attend SUNY Brockport, where he was a four-year starter on the wrestling team and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Adolescent Inclusive Education. A lifelong boater on Fire Island since the age of three, Francis began working as a park attendant at Atlantique Marina and, over the next decade, rose through the ranks to become Dockmaster of the island’s largest marina. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, fishing, exercising, reading, and cheering on Notre Dame Football. Francis is excited to share his lifelong passion for the water with the entire Strong’s Marine family.