AWARD
Brownie’s Marine Sales recognized
for 50 plus years in business
O
n April 11, Governor Eric
Holcomb honored 44 Indiana
companies with the Governor’s Half
Century or Century Award, recognizing
the companies for its service to employees
and community and its longevity.
Brownie’s Marine Sales in Fairland was
honored at the Indiana State House with
the Governor’s Half Century Award
for 50 plus years in business. Fourth
generation Michael and Ryan Massey
accepted the award on behalf of Brownies
Marine from Governor Holcomb.
Brownies Marine is a four-generation
owned and operated boat business. They
deal in new and used boats, have a full-
service center and a fully stocked parts
and accessories center.
Hubert (Brownie) Brown and Evelyn
Brown started the business in 1948
in Indianapolis. In 1966, they moved
to Shelby County and incorporated,
becoming Brownie’s Marine Sales. Their
daughter, Margaret, and her husband, Jim,
purchased the business from Evelyn after
Hubert passed away.
Today, there are three generations
working at Brownie’s Marine Sales.
Jim Massey and Margaret Massey, the
second generation; Marc Massey the
third generation; and Michael Massey
and his wife Ashley Massey, the fourth
generation. Ryan Massey is also fourth
generation to the family business. Ryan
is the daughter of James Christopher
Massey, Margaret and Jim’s son. Chris
passed away in 2007, but was a huge part
of the business. Last but not least, a fifth
generation Massey was born a year ago to
Michael and Ashley, a son named Jax.
Brownie’s Marine Sales were very
honored to receive this award and look
forward to reaching 100 years in business.
“This award means a lot to us,” says
Michael Massey.
They truly appreciate everyone in the
community, all their customers and the
staff that has been with them so long that
they have become family as well. They
thank you all for helping them reach this
success.
Brownie’s Marine
Sales
2544 West 400 North
Fairland, IN 46126
(317) 835-2291
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