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.
Regal Boats is pleased to announce that Jake Kuck has been promoted to Vice President of North American Sales & Marketing, effective immediately. In his new role, Jake will lead the North American Sales and Marketing Teams to advance Regal’s efforts towards their vision of “Pursuing the Ultimate Boating Experience.”
BENETEAU is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Smith as the new President of BENETEAU America as of January 1st, 2021. Don succeeds Jean-François Lair in this new role.
The Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit begins 2021 with several new management team appointments. These changes continue to maximize synergies and strengths across the organization to better serve customers, dealers and boat builders.
Marine Marketers of America (MMA) today announced the election of new officers and appointment of new board members. New officers for 2021 are Courtney Chalmers, president, and Kristen Frohnhoefer, vice president. Romina Bompani continues in her role as secretary of the association.
The Center for Sportfishing Policy (CSP), the nation’s leading advocate for saltwater recreational anglers, is pleased to announce its new chairman of the board of directors, Dr. Thom Dammrich. Dammrich was elected to succeed Robert “Bob” Hayes in the leadership role at CSP’s fall board meeting on Thursday, December 3.
Malinda Hassell is Dominica’s new Destination Marketing Manager. Ms. Hassell joined the team at Discover Dominica Authority on November 17, 2020. She will provide leadership oversight in implementing the Authority’s marketing plan under the guidance of the Ministry of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives.
MarineMax recently announced Julie Balzano as the Brand Marketing Manager to oversee marketing efforts for Galeon, Aquila, Azimut, and MarineMax Vacations.
Vesper Marine, a leading manufacturer of innovative marine safety and communication products, announced that Jason Young has been promoted to Global Sales Director. After a period of rapid growth driven by award-winning product innovation, Vesper has promoted Young to continue expansion in vital markets around the world.
For over 35 years, Mary Davis has been the voice people heard when calling Ritchie Navigation, the world’s largest and oldest manufacturer of magnetic compasses. And after helping hundreds of thousands of people throughout this time, Davis has now announced her retirement.
Dometic Marine announced November 24th, the hiring of Janine Waite to serve as the company’s new Vice President of Human Resources.
It is with great sadness that we announce that Frank Willis Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Catalina Yachts, passed away November 15, 2020 in Westlake Village, CA, due to unexpected complications from a recent illness. We extend our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Frank’s family. Our thoughts are with them at this most difficult time.
The NMMA has announced the hire of Alisdair Martin in the role of Vice President of Sales and Strategy, as well as the promotions of John-Michael Donahue to Vice President of North American Public Affairs and Kelly Kaylor to Vice President of North American Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
We have learned through Boating Ontario that Horst Baer, who was a long-time owner of Baer Harbour Marina in Orillia, has passed away in his 101st year.
Charlie was a good friend and resource to many of us over the years and will be greatly missed. His commitment to safe boating and the work ABYC does cannot be overstated.
Carling Technologies is saddened to announce that its Director of Sales for the Maretron brand, Kip Wasilewski, died suddenly on October 27, 2020 near his home in New Jersey. Frank Emnett, Vice President, Carling Technologies and co-founder of Maretron stated, “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my colleague.