Volvo Penta welcomes Tony Kelleher as a new member of the Volvo Penta Executive Group. As of December 1st, Tony has taken up the position of Acting President of Volvo Penta of the Americas, replacing Martin Bjuve.
MarineMax recently announced the appointment of Abbey Heimensen to the role of Vice President of Marketing, overseeing a robust and talented team that delivers marketing support for MarineMax’s national retail network of over 77 stores and diverse business units.
The industry is saddened to share the news of Ted DeWildt passing on Sunday, November 21st, with family at his side.
We are saddened to share the news of Sharon McPhail’s passing on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 at the age of 79.
Bellingham Marine mourns the loss of Pete Gaasland, a marina industry pioneer and a member of Bellingham Marine’s founding family. Peter passed away on November 10th, 2021.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that Marty Bass has been named President of the Americas for its Advanced Systems Group. Bass will replace Tom Schuessler who will retire at the end of the year.
Yamaha Motor Canada is pleased to announce several new members have joined its sales and marketing team. As the new Manager of Field Sales and Market Development, Greg Edwards will lead the national field sales team to achieve corporate sales objectives and develop the optimal retail-focused dealer network for continued business growth in Canada.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) announced on October 25th, that it has named Keith Yunger as president of its Sea Ray boat brand, effective immediately.
Andrews, Henry (Hank, C.J ) – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Henry on October 1, 2021 at the age of 86. He is predeceased by his parents, Cornelius and Annie Andrews, brother’s George, John and Corny as well as sisters Ann and Kay.
After 40 years of proudly serving the boating community, Scott Smyth, founder and owner of The Chandlery in Ottawa, takes his retirement and hands the torch over to long-time employee Matthew Hobbs.
Ivan Cross of The Merifield Company is the 2021 recipient of the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Old Pro Award.
Marine industry veteran Larry Porche, who died suddenly this past June, is the 2021 recipient of the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) Mel Barr Award.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Moe Elnewishy as our new General Manager overseeing our Lake Simcoe Marinas, comprising Lefroy Harbour, Kon Tiki and Lake Simcoe Marine. Moe is a well-respected professional with 15+ years experience in the marine and hospitality sectors extending globally to the Middle East.
Mike Burns is pleased to announce that Iryna Granich has joined North South Nautical Group and will be working from the NEW Port Credit location.
Walter “Bing” Burns O’Meara, age 81, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Emerald Memory Care in Glenview, IL, after a long hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s.
Raritan Engineering is pleased to announce the newest member of its team, Patrick McNeel. He joins the leading global single-source marine sanitation manufacturer with a bachelor of science degree in industrial design from Appalachian State University.
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced on September 20th that Kris Neff has been named President, Boston Whaler and Nick Stickler has been appointed Vice President of Category Management and Strategic Planning at Mercury Marine. Both announcements are effective immediately.
Earl John Dunn, in his 83rd year, on September 14, 2021, at home with his family following a short illness.
BCI Marine has hired Bradley Hale as Regional Sales Director, Ontario. Bradley brings 35+ years of dealer partner to consumer sales expertise to the Canadian (Ontario) boating space.
Paul Tennyson adapted from the reinforced plastics business to form Canadian Sailcraft in 1963. From there it was only up with bigger and more impressive boats, big name designers and arrival as one of Ontario’s big three builders C&C, Hinterhoeller and CS; Tennyson became well known as a pioneer of the Canadian industry.