CHRIS-CRAFT APPOINTS NORM KRAUS AS REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR

Norm Kraus

 

Nov 20, 2016

Chris-Craft, America’s Boatbuilder Since 1874, is pleased to announce Norm Kraus has joined the team as Regional Sales Director. 

Norm comes to Chris-Craft with 40 years of industry experience. Norm started his professional career in the retail sector, working as a technician/sales/sales management/GM at dealerships in the Northern Ohio Market. In addition to his retail experience, Norm has served as a District Sales Manager for Eagle Trailers, and most recently Regional Business Development Manager at Mastercraft Boats, assisting dealer growth in the Northeast and Midwest. Norm has a reputation in the industry for excellence in healthy business growth. 

 

“We are excited to have Norm join our team as a Regional Sales Director. Norm has been in boating his entire life, and we welcome his knowledge of retail and wholesale business development. We believe Norm’s talents will help Chris-Craft nurture our Northeastern and Midwestern region’s dealer network – effectively improving our development of dealer and customer relationships” said Gavan Hunt, Vice President of Sales at Chris-Craft. 

 

Norm and his family will reside in the Sarasota, FL area. Norm will be present at the upcoming Northeastern and Midwestern shows this season.

 

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