Meet Sue Mannarino: The Financial Backbone of Southern Golf Kartz

Every successful business requires a perfect balance of forward-facing passion and behind-the-scenes precision. At Southern Golf Kartz, that critical precision is driven by Sue Mannarino. As a member of the LLC and the operational co-founder, Sue brings a robust foundation in corporate management, a degree in Business Administration, and nearly a decade of direct industry experience to the team. While our technical team customizes, builds, and services premium custom golf carts, Sue remains dedicated to managing the essential financial health and administrative operations that sustain our family- and woman-owned business in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina.

Sue’s journey into entrepreneurship is rooted in a deep understanding of corporate infrastructure and large-scale operations. Before establishing her footprint in the golf cart industry, she spent years working within a major utility company. Navigating the complex regulatory, administrative, and consumer-facing demands of the utility sector provided her with invaluable insights into infrastructure management, systematic workflows, and fiscal responsibility. This corporate tenure served as an ideal testing ground for cultivating the sharp financial oversight and corporate governance skills she deploys daily.

Steering with Business Administration Expertise

Armed with a formal degree in Business Administration, Sue transitioned her extensive corporate skillset directly into local entrepreneurship. For the past nine years, she has been deeply immersed in the golf cart business, mastering the unique consumer trends, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory landscapes that shape the personal and commercial electric vehicle industry. Her core expertise lies in comprehensive business management—specifically, transforming strategic revenue planning into stable, localized growth.

At Southern Golf Kartz, Sue manages the critical corporate responsibilities that allow our showroom and service bays to run seamlessly. Her primary focus centers on managing the financial side of the business, overseeing complex budgeting, managing manufacturer and vendor relations, and ensuring our operations maintain the agility required to remain competitive as an authorized dealer for leading brands like TEKO and Atlas. Her analytical approach guarantees that when a customer buys a custom build or schedules a major repair, they receive transparent pricing, secure financing options, and the peace of mind that comes from working with an established, financially sound local business.

A Long Island Upbringing and Decades of Family Values

While her professional life is defined by spreadsheets, compliance, and corporate strategy, Sue’s personal life is anchored by family and community values. Originally from Long Island, New York, she brings a distinctive northeastern work ethic and clear, direct communication style to her role. This background blends effortlessly with the welcoming coastal charm of North Carolina, creating an inclusive and straightforward environment for both our staff and customers.

Outside of the office, Sue celebrates a remarkable life milestone alongside her husband, to whom she has been happily married for 34 years. This legacy of dedication, trust, and mutual support reflects the foundational philosophy of Southern Golf Kartz. As a locally owned business, Sue views her customers and employees not just as clients and staff, but as an extension of the community. Her long-standing personal commitment to family fuels her passion for ensuring that Southern Golf Kartz remains a supportive, high-performing workspace and a trusted name for local families looking to enhance their coastal lifestyle.

Building a Sustainable Legacy in Sneads Ferry

Under Sue’s careful financial stewardship, Southern Golf Kartz has evolved from a passionate local startup into a trusted regional leader for customized fleet management, neighborhood cruisers, and commercial utility vehicles. By matching technical mastery in the workshop with corporate integrity in the back office, Sue ensures the business stays prepared to support our clients long after their initial purchase.

Whether optimizing current capital to secure top-tier parts or engineering flexible financing models for our customers, Sue’s daily work guarantees that Southern Golf Kartz remains synonymous with quality, reliability, and local trust. Her unique blend of utility sector experience and academic business training provides a rock-solid corporate foundation, ensuring that the company continues to innovate and serve the community for years to come.

Connect with Southern Golf Kartz Today

Are you ready to design a personalized golf cart built for your neighborhood, beach house, or commercial property? Let our dedicated family-owned team guide you through every step of the process. Visit the Southern Golf Kartz's website to browse our available inventory, explore our custom financing options, or schedule a custom design consultation today.