BCMTA Announces New Board of Directors Executive Team

The BCMTA Board of Directors recently elected its Executive team during the first meeting of the Board since the AGM on February 10th when Alan Stovell announced his intention to step aside as President and serve his remaining elected year as a Director-at-Large.

Succeeding Alan Stovell as President is Don Prittie of Canoe Cove Marina. Michael Short of False Creek Fuels was elected First Vice President and Stewart Jones, Pro-Tech Yacht Services, Second Vice President. Chris Goulder, Volvo Penta Canada, remains Past President and Treasurer.

Directors at Large are: Ian MacPherson, Nanaimo Yacht Charters and Sailing School; Morley Munroe, Canmar Yacht Sales; Peter Robson, Pacific Yachting Magazine; Glenn Spartz, Volvo Penta Canada; Alan Stovell, Western Marine Company.

BCMTA Sector & Industry Representatives are: Lawrence Fronczek (BCYBA), Specialty Yachts; Ian MacPherson (BCBCA); Mike Short (Marinas) and Glenn Spartz (Marine Mechanical Training Program). The association says thank you to the BCMTA Board volunteers for their time and commitment to the industry.
 

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