CANADIANS HONOURED AMOUNG WINNERS OF IMI AWARDS AT IMBC

IMI Awards

 

Feb 22, 2016

The International Marina Institute (IMI), the training subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), awarded certifications to three marina professionals as Certified Marina Managers (CMM) and three marina professionals as a Certified Marina Operator (CMO) at the AMI-produced 2016 International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) in Fort Lauderdale, FL on January 28th. The CMM and CMO designations recognize and distinguish the most highly qualified marina managers and operators throughout the world.

IMI’s newest CMMs include David Bird of Quayside Marina (Vancouver, BC), Paul Gauthier of Coburg Marina (Coburg, ON), and Tom Lawson of Titusville Marina (Titusville, FL). IMI’s newest CMOs are: Brian Kaloper of Elliot Bay Marina (Seattle, WA), Patrick Kenney of Aqualand Marina (Flowery Branch, GA), and Jake Rowe of Pelican Isle Yacht Club (Naples, FL).

With these newest awardees, there are currently 335 CMMs and 17 CMOs worldwide. In addition to marina management experience, CMM/CMO candidates must complete Intermediate and Advanced Marina Management courses available through IMI. The next-offered AMI Advanced Marina Management course is on February 28– March 4, 2016 in Charleston, SC and its next Intermediate Marina Management course is scheduled for November 13-17, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

IMI’s complete training calendar is available on the AMI website at www.marinaassociation.org. AMI is a nonprofit membership organization that provides management training, education, and information about research, legislation, and environmental issues affecting the marina industry. AMI offers direct access to innovative and cost-saving business solutions, educational services, regularly updated news and publications, and research results. AMI is the independent voice for the marina industry at the national level on all related legislative and regulatory issues.

IMI is the global leader in training and certification for marina professionals and offers as well a wide range of other training and networking opportunities for those working in the marina industry.

www.marinaassociation.org

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