Western Marine Company would like to welcome Kyle Fast to their sales team. Kyle brings with him 10+ years of experience in the customer service and retail sectors of the BC marine and boating industries. His sales territory will include Vancouver Island, Nanaimo North, and the West Coast.
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas has strengthened the voice of the marine dealer in Washington, D.C., with the appointment of Adam Fortier-Brown as MRAA’s Government Relations Manager.
Crestliner Boats has named Jack Martin as General Manager effective immediately. Martin has been with Brunswick Corporation since early 2018 as an integral part of both Mercury Marine’s strategy and development team as well as a member of the category management team.
Dan joins the Toronto Boat Show team as Marketing/Event Coordinator. Dan has spent the previous ten years in the boating and cottage industry having previously worked for Lifestyle Integrated and CanadaDocks.
Gougeon Brothers, Inc. has a new Marketing Director, Danielle Munsch. With 17 years of sales and marketing experience and a Bachelor in Business Administration with a dual major in Marketing and Management, Ms. Munsch is a great fit for our rapidly expanding business. She began work with the company on Aug. 19, 2019.
Atlas Copco Compressors Canada announces the appointment of Ariel Rubinstein as President and General Manager of Atlas Copco Compressors Canada, effective as of October 1st, 2019.
Madi Lacey has recently joined the Boating Ontario team in the position of Membership and Communications Coordinator, and while she may be new to the role, she is by no means new to the industry.
Oceanmax, leading innovator of underwater coatings, has announced the next phase of its planned global expansion to support greater market penetration for its existing line and new introductions planned for Q3, 2019 and beyond.
John Wallace Shipman passed away at the West Parry Sound Health Centre on June 30, 2019. He is survived by his children Ellen, Anne (Jo Bossart), Mona (Steve Joudry), Gerry (Mary McDowall), and Peter (Kelly Snodden). He was Grandpa to 14 and Great Grandpa to 15.
Scott Nault has accepted the position of National Sales Manager for Marquis Yachts. In this capacity he will oversee and manage the day to day sales activities for the Marquis Yachts brands of Marquis, Carver Yachts including the Lexus LY 650. Nault will also handle dealer development and product education.
Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands has announced that its board of directors has appointed Knut Frostad as President and Chief Executive Officer – assuming the role of outgoing chief executive, Leif Ottosson.
Indmar Marine Engines has announced that Tim Maher has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. As COO, Maher will have responsibility for operating units worldwide and the day-to-day-operations of the company and manufacturing facility.
During the ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress held earlier this month in Split, Croatia, ICOMIA president Andrea Razeto presented NMMA president Dr. Thom Dammrich and Finnboat’s past president Dr. Jouko Huju with honorary lifetime memberships.
The Board of Directors of BENETEAU S.A. is announcing that Mr Hervé Gastinel’s duties as Chief Executive Officer and his other positions within Groupe Beneteau ended on June 15 and 16, 2019.
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), announced on June 13th that Gary Burrell, aviation pioneer and co-founder of Garmin Ltd., passed away on June 12, 2019, at the age of 81. Mr. Burrell retired in 2002 and continued to serve as Garmin’s co-Chairman…
Jennifer Thompson, Senior Vice President of NMMA Shows was named the first female president of the International Federation of Boat Show Organizers (IFBSO) on Friday, June 7 in Split, Croatia at their annual conference. Thompson replaces Goetz-Ulf Jungmichael following his third two-year tenure.
The NMMA announced that the Boat Trailer Manufacturers Association (BTMA) awarded EZ Loader’s Gary Potter with the BTMA Lifetime Achievement Award during a meeting at EZ Loader that introduced new programs and product.
North Sails have announced Philippe Touet as the new General Manager of North Sails France. Previously the Commercial Director of Incidence Sails, Touet is now responsible for sales management and operations of the North Sails business in France.
It is with a heavy heart that we communicate the passing of “Harbour Bob” a strong supporter of the boating industry.
The Brunswick Boat Group, a unit of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today announced that Steve Langlais has been named President – Sea Ray Boats, succeeding Brad Anderson, who has chosen to pursue opportunities outside the Company.