July 24, 2023
On July 18th, Brunswick Corporation named Lenn Scholz president, Boston Whaler and Jeromie Johnston president of Lund Boats. Both announcements are effective immediately.
Scholz, who has been the president of Lund Boats for the past two years, is a marine industry veteran with nearly three decades of experience in various roles across the Brunswick organization. Prior to leading Lund, Scholz managed the Brunswick Boat Group Technology Center in Edgewater, Florida, and served as Vice President of Product Development and Engineering for Boston Whaler.
Johnston joins Brunswick with more than 25 years of experience overseeing strategy, business development and growth initiatives at manufacturing companies with operations globally. Most recently, Johnston served as the Director of Engineering and Strategic Development for United Plastic Fabricating and Tideman Marine.
“I am thrilled for the opportunity to lead Boston Whaler, one of the most iconic brands in the marine industry,” said Scholz. “I look forward to continuing the legacy of excellence and craftsmanship, getting to know owners around the world and rejoining the incredible team in Edgewater. Lund is an amazing brand with an even more amazing team. I am grateful for my time with the Lund team in New York Mills and am excited to see their continued success under Jeromie’s leadership.”
"Lund has a been a staple of the fishing industry for 75 years and I am honored to lead the Lund team and join Brunswick Corporation," said Johnston. "Lenn has done a phenomenal job elevating Lund’s presence as the premier brand for fishing enthusiasts in North America. I am excited for the future of the brand and to work with the award-winning team.”
“Both Lenn and Jeromie have deep expertise in product development and leadership, and I’m confident that their backgrounds and experience will enable two of our leading brands to reach the next generation of consumers and deliver exceptional on-water experiences,” said Aine Denari, President, Brunswick Boat Group. “I look forward to supporting their continued success as they position both brands for long-term growth.”
Corporate Profile - Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division
Dometic Outdoor Global Marine Division is one organization that has set the bar high globally on quality standards in all aspects of its operation. From its human resources practices to its product development and manufacturing standards, the company strives for 110% in all it does. Dometic’s Vancouver, British Columbia design and manufacturing facility is the largest marine focused company in Canada. Its global standards are admirable, and our entire industry can learn from its leadership and positive practices.
In 1962, Dometic (then under the name Teleflex) developed, launched, and marketed a mechanical steering system and with its success came the first hydraulic steering in 1983 and No FeedBack Steering in ’91.
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The 10th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC) has wrapped up at the Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) and it gives a compelling look at the future of electric boating.
The MEBC was started in 2014 as a competition between university teams who built and raced boats powered only by solar power and batteries. To encourage more participation from institutions that may not have naval architecture or boat construction expertise, the YCM introduced the Energy Class competition. The club supplies the student teams with the same one-design catamaran hull, and each team adds their own cockpit and propulsion system that can be powered by any renewable alternative energy sources, not just solar.
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Questus Marine patented, Self-Leveling Radar Mounts automatically keep radar antennas level with the horizon, eliminating target loss.
Regardless of the angle of heel, with a Questus mount, a radar antenna will pick up targets to either side of a vessel, rather than aiming to the sky and water (for planes and fish). The Questus Marine Self-Leveling Radar Mount can be installed in three basic configurations: backstay mount, mast mount or Stern Pole mount.
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