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.
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SAILFISH BOATS NAMES ROB PARMENTIER AS NEW CEO
Rob Parmentier has been named President & CEO of Sailfish Boats. Prior to this announcement, Parmentier served in the same capacity at Marquis Yachts in Pulaski, WI.
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FRASER CAMPBELL RETIRES FROM NORTH SOUTH NAUTICAL GROUP
After 10 years with North South Yacht Sales, Fraser Campbell has decided to put away his yacht broker pencil and start a new chapter in his life! This is Fraser’s second attempt at retiring, but this time it may be for keeps!
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LONG TIME POLYFORM U.S. SALES MANAGER, TOM CASE, TO RETIRE JULY 2020
After 30 years as the Sales Manager for Polyform US, Tom Case has decided to retire. These past few months are just a blip on the radar of the events that have affected the marine industry that he has witnessed and weathered.
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DAN PEEL JOINS NORTH SOUTH NAUTICAL GROUP
North South Nautical Group Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Peel as a yacht broker with the North South Yacht Sales division. Working out of the Toronto region, Dan is the eighth yacht broker on the team.
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PEGGY SANDERS JOINS TACO MARINE AS CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Leading boating and sport fishing products manufacturer TACO Marine® has announced that Peggy Sanders is now on deck as the Customer Service Manager at the company’s manufacturing and distribution center in Sparta, Tennessee.
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MONTEREY & BLACKFIN BOATS ANNOUNCE NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
Monterey & Blackfin Boats are proud to announce the promotion of Kim Loenichen to Vice President of Sales for Monterey & Blackfin Boats. Ms. Loenichen has presided over the Monterey & Blackfin Boats sales teams as the Director of Sales for more than 15 years with tremendous success.
