Norma Trease is a veteran of the large yacht industry with over 30 years of experience, beginning as yacht crew member, as an early pioneer in crew placement, and she is a well-known journalist in yacht and financial press. Over the past decade, she has worked as a business development and marketing specialist, helping numerous large international firms access and enhance their yacht portfolios. Her company Yacht Knowledge specializes in strategic planning, executive placement, marina and commercial development. One of the earliest members of the International Superyacht Society, she has served as a member of the Board of Directors, the Executive Board of Directors, as Treasurer and Vice-President. She lives in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Antibes, France.