Leadership reshuffle at OneWater Marine (NASDAQ: ONEW) puts Aisquith in CEO role

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

OneWater Marine Inc. reported a leadership reorganization approved by its Board of Directors on August 14, 2025. Long‑time Chief Executive Officer P. Austin Singleton, who has led the company since April 2019, is stepping down from the CEO role to become Executive Chairman of the Board.

President and Chief Operating Officer Anthony Aisquith, age 58, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer and will remain on the Board. Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Jack Ezzell, age 55, has also been appointed Chief Operating Officer while continuing as CFO, Secretary and principal financial officer. Independent director John F. Schraudenbach is moving from Chairman of the Board to Lead Independent Director, maintaining responsibility for independent Board oversight. The company stated there are no special arrangements, family relationships or related‑party transactions requiring additional disclosure for these appointments beyond what is already in its 2025 proxy statement.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

OneWater shifts to an Executive Chairman and promotes internal leaders to CEO and COO roles.

The company is moving from a traditional CEO-led structure to one where former CEO P. Austin Singleton becomes Executive Chairman while President and COO Anthony Aisquith assumes the Chief Executive Officer role. This keeps long-tenured leadership involved at the board level while elevating an internal operator to run day-to-day management.

Independent director John F. Schraudenbach’s move from Chairman to Lead Independent Director preserves an explicit independent oversight function. At the same time, CFO Jack Ezzell adding the Chief Operating Officer title consolidates finance and operations under one executive, which can streamline decision-making but concentrates responsibilities. Future company disclosures may provide more color on how these role changes affect strategy execution and board–management interaction.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 14, 2025

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OneWater Marine Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware			001-39213			83-4330138
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6275 Lanier Islands Parkway Buford, Georgia			30518
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (678) 541-6300

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

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Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share

ONEW

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Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 14, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of OneWater Marine Inc. (the “Company”) approved a series of leadership adjustments, each effective immediately, as described below.

•P. Austin Singleton, who has served as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board since April 2019, is transitioning from his role as Chief Executive Officer to assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board.

•John F. Schraudenbach, who has served as an independent member of the Board since February 2020, and as Chairman of the Board since February 2023, will transition from his role as Chairman of the Board to assume the role of Lead Independent Director. As Lead Independent Director, Mr. Schraudenbach will continue to serve as a liaison between the non-independent members of the Board and the independent members of the Board and will continue to be responsible for the independent oversight function of the Board.

•Anthony Aisquith, age 58, who has served as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer since April 2019, and as a member of the Board since May 2020, was appointed as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Aisquith will continue to serve as a member of the Board. Biographical information regarding Mr. Aisquith is available in the “Directors Nominated for Election” section of the Company’s definitive proxy statement for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 2025 (the “Proxy Statement”), beginning on page 7. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Aisquith and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Aisquith does not have any family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company or with any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer. There are no transactions in which Mr. Aisquith has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K other than those disclosed in the “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” section of the Proxy Statement, beginning on page 45.

•Jack Ezzell, age 55, who has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Secretary since April 2019, was appointed to fill the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Ezzell will retain his role as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary and will continue to serve as the Company’s principal financial officer. Biographical information regarding Mr. Ezzell is available in the “Executive Officers” section of the Proxy Statement, beginning on page 19. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Ezzell and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Ezzell does not have any family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company or with any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer. There are no transactions in which Mr. Ezzell has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Except as described above, there were no other changes to the composition of the Board or the Company’s executive officers.

Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 19, 2025 the Company issued a press release announcing the foregoing leadership transitions. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press Release dated August 19, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						ONEWATER MARINE INC.
			By:			/s/ Jack Ezzell
			Name:			Jack Ezzell
			Title:			Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: August 19, 2025

FAQ

What leadership changes did OneWater Marine (ONEW) announce in this 8-K?

On August 14, 2025, OneWater Marine’s Board approved several leadership changes. P. Austin Singleton moved from Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman of the Board. President and Chief Operating Officer Anthony Aisquith was appointed Chief Executive Officer and will remain a director. Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Jack Ezzell was also appointed Chief Operating Officer while retaining his CFO and Secretary roles. In addition, independent director John F. Schraudenbach transitioned from Chairman of the Board to Lead Independent Director.

Who is the new CEO of OneWater Marine (ONEW)?

Anthony Aisquith, age 58, who had been serving as President and Chief Operating Officer since April 2019 and as a director since May 2020, was appointed Chief Executive Officer. He will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. The company notes there are no arrangements or understandings with any other person pursuant to which he was selected as CEO, and no family relationships or related-party transactions requiring disclosure beyond those already described in the 2025 proxy statement.

What role will former CEO P. Austin Singleton have at OneWater Marine after the transition?

P. Austin Singleton, who has been Chief Executive Officer and a director since April 2019, is transitioning from his CEO role to become Executive Chairman of the Board. In this position, he will no longer serve as the company’s CEO but will continue to play a leadership role at the board level.

What changes were made to the OneWater Marine Board’s independent leadership structure?

Independent director John F. Schraudenbach, who has served on the Board since February 2020 and as Chairman since February 2023, is moving from Chairman of the Board to Lead Independent Director. In that capacity, he will continue to act as a liaison between non-independent and independent directors and remain responsible for the Board’s independent oversight function.

How did OneWater Marine change the responsibilities of its CFO, Jack Ezzell?

Jack Ezzell, age 55, previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary since April 2019. He has now been appointed Chief Operating Officer as well, while retaining his CFO and Secretary titles and continuing as the company’s principal financial officer. The company states there are no arrangements or family relationships linked to his selection as COO and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.

Did OneWater Marine disclose any other board or executive changes beyond these leadership moves?

The company stated that, except for the leadership changes described—Singleton to Executive Chairman, Aisquith to CEO, Ezzell to COO (while remaining CFO and Secretary), and Schraudenbach to Lead Independent Director—there were no other changes to the composition of the Board or the company’s executive officers.

How did OneWater Marine communicate these leadership changes to the market?

On August 19, 2025, OneWater Marine issued a press release announcing the leadership transitions. That press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report under Regulation FD. The company notes that the information in Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and will only be incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings if specifically identified.