Daniel Muelhaupt

Mr. Daniel Muelhaupt served as the Marinas Manager for the City of Miami’s 3 city owned and operated marinas 2 mooring facilities, comprised of over 1,300 wet slips, dry racks and moorings. Mr. Muelhaupt has over three decades of experience in all facets of operating and managing marinas. Since joining the City of Miami in 2007, Mr. Muelhaupt has successfully managed every marina in the City’s Marinas Division, including Dinner Key Marina the Dinner Key Mooring Facility (as the 1st Harbormaster) Miamarina at Bayside and Marine Stadium Marina.

The City of Miami honored Mr. Muelhaupt with a Commendation for his work helping to save lives and property on the waters off Dinner Key, in heavy seas, during a summer storm.

Notably, Mr. Muelhaupt led the Marinas in preparing for and recovering from Hurricane Irma. In recognition of this work, the Association of Marina Industries selected him to create a training module to share his experience and success with marinas professionals from all over the world at the 2018 Marina & Boatyard Study Tour.

Mr. Muelhaupt earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Merchant Mariner Credential (6 Pack Captain License) from the United States Coast Guard.

In addition, Mr. Muelhaupt earned the internationally recognized Certified Marina Manager certification from the Association of Marina Industries.

Mr. Muelhaupt enrolled in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in October 2000 and served as a Search and Rescue Pilot (Aircraft Commander).
Mr. Muelhaupt is a Founding Member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
.Mr. Muelhaupt is a recognized expert in large scale marina management