Niche boating industry firm manages strong growth

After two decades in business together — and one recession survived — a pair of former competitors are in a good spot.

Mark Wemple. Lee Wingard and Jim Cowan founded Sarasota-based Premier Performance Interiors after running competing boat upholstery businesses. Â
Mark Wemple. Lee Wingard and Jim Cowan founded Sarasota-based Premier Performance Interiors after running competing boat upholstery businesses. Â
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Although it isn’t taking on water, Premier Performance Interiors is at a tipping point.

 

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