MarineMax signs on as MRAA Premium Retail Member

MarineMax, Inc., has signed on as a Premium Retail Member of the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, the highest level of retail membership within the association.

“We are proud to have earned such a high level of commitment from MarineMax,” says Matt Gruhn, President of MRAA. “As a major player and innovator in our industry, the MarineMax team has a lot to contribute to the association as we move forward, and we look forward to working with them to continue to expand on our mission to be the voice of and leading resource for all marine dealers.”

Since its formation in early 1998, MarineMax has demonstrated its commitment to improving its customers’ boating experiences, from the introduction and expansion of  its “Getaways!®” program to the launch of the “MarineMax Connection” program. With more than 50 locations and 1,000 team members, MarineMax is the largest and one of the most innovative retailers in today’s market.

“MarineMax is focused on developing new and better ways of doing business for both the industry and our customers,” says William H. McGill, Jr., MarineMax Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “We became an MRAA Premium Retail Member because our organizations share a passion for developing a stronger, healthier dealer body and boating industry, and we believe that working together is the best way to accomplish these goals.”
 

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