James "Smitty" Smith, founder of Smitty's Haulin', is a U.S. Army Combat Engineer Veteran, retired Maritime SWAT Officer, and Deputy Sheriff from Calvert County, Maryland. His maritime roots run deep, having grown up in Solomons Island, Maryland, where he learned the art of fishing and crabbing from his grandfather, Capt. Henry Batchelor, beginning at the age of five. Smitty's passion for the water persisted through his teenage years and was further honed by his early work at a local marina. Following his military and law enforcement careers, which included roles in patrol and maritime SWAT, he turned his lifelong love for boats into a business. After Superstorm Sandy, Smitty's Haulin' Marine Specialized Transport was born, transforming from a hobby into a thriving company. Known for his commitment to excellence and a "no quit" attitude, Smitty has become a recognized leader in the marine transport industry, dedicated to making every client's dream a reality.