NMRA ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP

Mark, Patrick, Aaron

Nov 12, 2019

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) recently elected its 2019–2020 officers and board of directors. All are independent manufacturers sales reps who work in the commercial and recreational marine markets.

Patrick Churchman of Midwest Outdoor Marketing became NMRA president and Scott Kolodny of ComMar Sales is vice-president. Aaron Freeman of Tideline Marketing is the new treasurer and Mark Goodman of SGL Sales & Marketing is now secretary, after serving on the board of directors. Clayton Smith of Waters & David Co. becomes the past president.

Robert Guerrieri of Atlantic Marketing, Jorge Montes of Brunger Export and Mike Steiner of West Coast Sales are new to the NMRA board of directors, serving three-year terms. They are joined by current members Chris Aruta of Great Lakes Marine Marketing, Craig Cochran of GSW & Associates and James Dade of William F. Miller & Associates.

Founded in 1960, the NMRA serves independent marine sales representatives and the manufacturers who sell through reps. It functions as an industry voice, networking tool and information source. Active in the marine industry, it annually awards one or more scholarships to students pursuing education in the maritime trades.

Contact National Marine Representatives Association, info@nmraonline.orgwww.nmraonline.org.

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