Can-Am Sales Group, LLC., is pleased to announce that Canadian retail specialist Ray Jeffery has joined the Can-Am sales team as Sr. Account Manager. Ray will lead Can-Am’s sales efforts with key general merchandise and outdoor channel accounts based in Western Canada.
The industry is saddened to announce the passing of Doris Baxter-Forbes, founder of Monto Reno Marina in Lefroy.
On April 13th, Wells Fargo Distribution Finance, part of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), announced the retirement of marine industry leader Bruce Van Wagoner after 45 years in the industry and 33 years with Distribution Finance (DF). Effective immediately, Chad Lyon will lead DF’s Marine group.
Patty Lawrence to Manage International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference Education Program. The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced that Patty Lawrence has joined the team as Education Director.
After a long and distinguished career, Richard “Dick” Iosso, founder of Iosso Products, passed away on March 28 following a brief illness. He was 87. News of the loss of this industry innovator was shared by Dick’s daughter and company VP, Marianne Iosso.
Daniel Zilkha, CEO, Sabre Yachts recently sent the following newsletter to their customers and dealers. The end of March brought a big change at Sabre and Back Cove: after almost 30 years, Bentley (Collins) will complete his retirement, and, while remaining on our Management Committee, will relinquish his day-to-day sales and marketing responsibilities…
The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM) has appointed Jeff Gray as the new chairman of their Technology Committee. Gray, vice president of the Trailer Division at ASA Electronics, has been a member of the committee for two years.
Magnum Venus Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications, is pleased to announce Tobi Ferguson as its President and CEO.
Boating Industry Magazine today announced that Lauren Beckstedt, Chief Marketing Officer, Brunswick Boat Group, Business Acceleration and Enterprise Marketing Services, has been selected as one of its 40 Under 40 award winners for 2021.
Groupe Beneteau has announced that Martin Schemkes has been appointed Brand Director of DELPHIA. Previously in charge of sales management for the JEANNEAU and PRESTIGE brands in Central and Northern Europe, Martin Schemkes joined the Groupe Beneteau in 2000.
Flow-Rite, a leading manufacturer of injection-molded fluid control products, has hired Meryl Cook as its new senior marketing manager. Todd Hart, company president, made the announcement.
It was with great sadness that, on Thursday 11 March 2021, the Board of Directors and the permanent staff members of Grand Pavois Organisation learned of the death of Patrick Rieupeyrout, an emblematic figure in the world of water sports in La Rochelle, France and Europe.
Western Marine Company is pleased to announce the hiring of Colin Clark to the crew at Transat Marine in Barrie Ontario. His role will be Inside Sales and Customer Service as well as assisting in sailing related projects for customers across Canada.
Freedom Boat Club announced that John Giglio has retired from the company effective March 5th. Giglio joined Freedom Boat Club in 2004 as operations manager for its corporate-operated stores.
David has served as Executive Director for the past five years and believes that the time is right for someone else to take the helm. David stated that, “it is my personal belief that it is often in the best interests of most organizations to have new leadership every five years.
Boating Ontario continues to deliver exceptional member value as we stay at the forefront of government issues, industry education and engagement while continuing to reimagine and evolve for every single member. At the core is our team – today we are announcing a new addition to the team.
It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce Linda’s passing, after a brief illness, on February 13, 2021, at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, with her husband and sister by her side.
Mike has been an integral member of the Georgian Bay boating community for over 28 years. Beginning his career at Beacon Bay Marina, Mike has held leadership positions with Bayport Yachting Centre, Friday Harbour and as President of Boating Ontario. Mike holds the designation of Certified Marina Manager, and was one of the first in Canada to receive this designation.
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has announced its Board of Directors for 2021, including new chairman, Rob Soucy, President of Port Harbor Marine.
The Marine Division of Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) has added a new product manager, Roger Jin, and European sales manager, Olaf Klop to work with its marine brands of ASEA Power Systems, Newmar and Xantrex. Jin and Klop became the newest employees in December of 2020.