Jack Martin & Associates, the yacht division of Avon-Dixon Agency and member of Shore Bancshares family of companies is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Horton to Assistant Vice President. Mr. Horton has been promoted in recognition of his contribution to Jack Martin & Associates having held the recent position of Sales Manager and in his ongoing role as a successful production agent. Mr. Horton will continue to focus on the agency’s’ marketing & sales initiatives. “I look forward to the opportunities ahead to enhanced relationships with our carriers that will drive continued success and high levels of customer satisfaction while developing marketing channels that will support and drive organizational objectives”, says Mr. Horton.

Mr. Horton joined Jack Martin & Associates in 2005 and brought with him many years of sales and service experience especially in the marine industry. Jon is a graduate of the University of Montevallo, located in Alabama, with a Bachelor of Science degree. “Jon has shown exceptional leadership qualities and has a proven track record of skill and integrity in the Marine industry. Jon has a strong and valued involvement in the local boating community, we are excited to have Jon lead our team at Jack Martin & Associates”, says Donna Sposa, Vice President and COO of Avon-Dixon Agency.

Mr. Horton is an active leader in his community serving as the Program Director for the Mid Atlantic Mariner’s Club, an organization of maritime attorneys, surveyors, insurance agents and insurance companies who serve the maritime insurance industry.

Jon and his wife Karla live on Kent Island in Maryland.