INDUSTRY MOURNS THE PASSING OF JAMES DOUGLAS ROSBOROUGH
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Douglas Rosborough “Doug”, age 91, on April 23, 2020 in Northwood – Halifax due to complications of COVID-19.
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MARTIN DYCK – AUGUST 15,1958 – APRIL 12, 2020
Martin was born on August 15, 1958 to Henry and Elisabeth Dyck in the Niagara on the Lake Hospital. He completed the family of five children. He enjoyed his youth in Virgil and, upon completing high school and college, entered the workforce at Stelco in the Quality Control Department.
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JANICE MARY ALICE PARIS – MAY 14, 1947 – APRIL 13, 2020
It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Janice Mary Alice Paris on April 13, 2020. She passed peacefully with her family by her side, at her favourite place; her home on Stoney Lake after a short but courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
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LUMISHORE USA APPOINTS JAMIE SHOEMAKER AS US SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance LED lighting systems for above and below the waterline, announced today the appointment of Jamie Shoemaker as US Southeast Regional Sales Manager. In her new role, she will be responsible for Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.
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BOSTON WHALER’S YAMI HU SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE STEP AWARD
Brunswick Corporation has announced that Yami Hu, Boston Whaler Director of Strategic Planning, has been selected to receive the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award from the Manufacturing Institute for 2020.
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BOATING JOURNALISTS RECOGNIZED FOR BEST WRITING AND IMAGING
Boating and fishing journalists, photographers and videographers were recognized at the start of the 2020 Miami International Boat Show in an annual awards program conducted by the membership of Boating Writers International (BWI).
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PROPSPEED ADDS NEW TALENT IN EUROPE AND AMERICA TO SUPPORT RAPID GROWTH
Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater asset coatings, announced today it has hired Matt Forbes to fill the role of Sales Director – EMEA and Marcus Hamilton as Vice President of Sales & Operations – Americas.
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JULIAN POTTER HAS JOINED E-PLEX
Julian Potter has joined E-Plex, the leading brand of multiplexing technology for vehicle developers and boat builders. Appointed as Head of Sales, Julian’s role will involve managing the company’s dealer network, overseeing new product introduction and identifying and securing new business opportunities.
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OBITUARY FOR CAMERON CLARKE WARDLAW
The Canadian boating industry lost one of the great ones this past week. Cameron Wardlaw sadly passed away in Barrie at the age of 81.
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ED LOFGREN AWARDED MRAA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas named Ed Lofgren of 3A Marine Service, Inc., Hingham, Mass., as its 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
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MEET BAY PORT’S 2020 MANAGEMENT TEAM
Kyle MacDonald first came to Bayport as a dock runner in 1994. Over his 25 year career he has held numerous positions at local area Marinas including, marine technician, parts manager, service manager, and a 9 year stint as Manager of Bridgeport Marina.
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CANADIAN POWER AND SAIL SQUADRONS ANNOUNCE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Peter Bolton, Chief Commander and Chair of the Board of Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons announced that the CPS-ECP Executive Committee has found a new National Executive Director, Mimma Spagnolo, who started at the organization on January 15, 2020.
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BRUNSWICK APPOINTS DR. JOHN REID VICE PRESIDENT – ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGIES
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has announced the appointment of Dr. John F. Reid as its Vice President – Enterprise Technologies, effective Feb. 3, 2020. Dr. Reid will be based in the Company’s Mettawa, IL headquarters and will report to Brunswick Chief Executive Officer David M. Foulkes.
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COVE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PLANS TO RETIRE IN 2020
Jim Hanlon has announced his plans to retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) in 2020.
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NEW ADDITIONS TO GOUGEON SALES AND MARKETING TEAMS
Epoxy manufacturer Gougeon Brothers, Inc. has recently added two new members to its growing Sales and Marketing teams.
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OBITUARY OF DOREEN ANNE GOODYEAR
Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday, December 6, 2019. Doreen Goodyear (nee Weiler) of Bradford and formerly of Cambridge in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Marinus “Rene” Vanderneut and the late Alvin “Al” Goodyear. Loving mother of Laura Lynn (Gerald) Novakowski and Barry Goodyear.
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GENERAL MANAGER OF BAY PORT YACHTING CENTRE KEN MACDONALD, CMM RETIRES
Succeeding Ken will be his son Kyle MacDonald, currently Assistant General Manager and Service Manager. Kyle has been with Bay Port Yachting Centre in various roles for 18 years.
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NEW MARKETING MANAGER WELCOMED TO THE PURSUIT BOATS TEAM
Pursuit Boats, a luxury fishing and cruising boat manufacturer, is pleased to welcome Megan Foley Morris to the team in the role of Marketing Manager for the award-winning brand.
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GREG FALKNER NAMED GENERAL MANAGER, LOWE BOATS
Lowe Boats has named Greg Falkner as General Manager effective immediately. Falkner joins Brunswick from Harley-Davidson where he worked in a variety of leadership positions since 2001, most recently leading H-D’s Parts and Accessories Product Portfolio…
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SEASUCKER ADDS DEDICATED MARINE SALES MANAGER
SeaSucker, LLC, manufacturer of innovative vacuum-mounted boating and fishing accessories, has hired Tamás Nagy to fill the newly created marine sales manager position. Genevieve Casagrande, president and COO, made the announcement.
