MARINEMAX APPOINTS BRAND MARKETING MANAGER
MarineMax recently announced Julie Balzano as the Brand Marketing Manager to oversee marketing efforts for Galeon, Aquila, Azimut, and MarineMax Vacations.
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DUE TO RAPID EXPANSION VESPER MARINE APPOINTS NEW GLOBAL SALES DIRECTOR
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.
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AFTER 35 YEARS, VOICE OF RITCHIE RETIRES
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.
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DOMETIC MARINE HIRES JANINE WAITE AS NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Dometic Marine announced November 24th, the hiring of Janine Waite to serve as the company’s new Vice President of Human Resources.
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CATALINA YACHTS ANNOUNCES LOSS OF CEO FRANK W. BUTLER
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.
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NMMA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC NEW HIRE, STAFF PROMOTIONS
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.
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INDUSTRY MOURNS THE PASSING OF HORST BAER
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.
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INDUSTRY MOURNS THE PASSING OF CHARLES “CHARLIE” GAME II
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.
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CARLING TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF MARETRON DIRECTOR OF SALES, KIP WASILEWSKI
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.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION EXPANDS CAPABILITY IN ELECTRIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES
As the world leader in recreational boating, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) continues to develop solutions to further improve boater experiences both by advancing the efficiency and capabilities of its core product lines and through its ACES (Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification & Shared Access) strategy.
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GROUPE BENETEAU AMERICAS EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS
Groupe Beneteau Americas has announced two important executive appointments in their powerboat brands. Nick Harvey, FOUR WINNS and WELLCRAFT Brand Director. In charge of Jeanneau and Prestige sales development in the Americas since 2014, Nick Harvey is appointed FOUR WINNS and WELLCRAFT Brand Director.
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FURUNO USA MOURNS THE PASSING OF JEFF SHIELD – COMMERCIAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Furuno USA is mourning the passing of Commercial Sales Representative Jeff Shield. Jeff passed away on October 20th, following complications from a recent medical procedure.
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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NANCY COOPER AS NEW BOARD CHAIR
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has elected Nancy Cooper as its new non-executive Board Chair, effective November 1, 2020. Ms. Cooper succeeds Manuel A. Fernandez who has announced his intention to retire after more than 20 years of service to the Company.
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MICHAEL ADAMS NAMED BRUNSWICK CORPORATION VICE PRESIDENT – CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has named Michael Adams Vice President – Chief Information Officer effective immediately. Adams succeeds Danielle Brown, who is leaving Brunswick to pursue other opportunities.
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THE INDUSTRY MOURNS THE PASSING OF PHYLIP DUPUY
It is with deep sadness that we must announce the passing of Phylip Dupuy after a tragic road accident near his home over the weekend.
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PROPSPEED STRENGTHENS U.S. PRESENCE WITH NEW BUSINESS UNIT AND WAREHOUSE
Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today it has invested in establishing a new business unit and setting up warehouse facilities to further support their United States customers – Propspeed USA.
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DEATH OF AN ONTARIO BOATING ICON
Bernard “Bernie” Luttmer (b. March 20 1945) passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 1st 2020, following a stroke. Bernie was born in Groningen, Holland, son of Bernard and Tyja (Kleinenberg) Luttmer and brother to Barbera.
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NAVICO STRENGTHENS CUSTOMER FOCUS WITH RECENT SALES LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS
Navico – parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad Yachting, B&G and C-MAP brands – recently announced the appointment of Sean Hatherley to the top sales leadership role for the Americas, Senior Vice President of Sales.
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ABYC PROMOTES CASEY BATES TO CERTIFICATION MANAGER
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the essential source of technical information and education in the marine industry, announced that Casey Bates has been promoted to the position of certification manager. Bates will manage ABYC’s technician certification program, as well as schedule classes and testing.
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INDMAR MARINE ENGINES ADDS PIONEERING MARINE EXECUTIVE TO TEAM
Indmar Marine Engines has announced that it has filled a vacancy on its team with a pioneering marine executive. Mark Huddleston has been named Director of Sales and Applications, effective immediately.
