SmartPlug Systems, the leading manufacturer of safety-focused shore power delivery systems for the recreational and commercial marine, RV and specialty vehicle markets, has hired Ron Bailey as its new global VP of sales and marketing.
Lumishore, manufacturer of high-performance marine LED lighting systems, announced today the appointment of Alexandra Foineau as Senior Product Manager for its underwater lighting and newly launched LUX Lighting Collection worldwide.
Furuno USA has announced the hiring of Mr. Matt Bray as a new Sales Associate for the Southeast region. A 2010 graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Matt comes to Furuno with a background in marine electronics and electronics system installation, having led technical installation teams for several years.
Preliminary plans include a visitation and service Saturday morning, October 26 at Galilee Lutheran Church in Pewaukee, followed immediately by a celebration at Harken corporate headquarters. For overseas friends, another celebration of Olaf’s life will be held during the annual METS show in Amsterdam in November.
Senior Sail Designer and Superyacht Sail Design Expert Glenn Cook will join North Sails from October 2019. After 16 years with Doyle Sails North America as Head Designer, Glenn will play a key role as part of North’s global Superyacht team.
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…