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Women MAKE Awards Honor Brunswick Corporation Strategic Sourcing Manager Andrea Shen for Excellence in Manufacturing

Mar 26, 2024 The Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers announced that Brunswick Corporation’s Strategic Sourcing Manager, Andrea Shen has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of…

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Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) announces new CEO

Mar 26, 2024 The Board of Directors of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lesley Lavender to the position of Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2024. Ms. Lavender has been the CEO of the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce for the past 5 years, which represents, protects, and supports its members by…

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Eight Bells: Paul Brazeau

Mar 12, 2024 Paul Brazeau sadly passed away on Saturday March 2, 2024, at the age of 70. Paul was the owner of Happy Days Boat Centre in Windsor, ON. He was a true and loyal friend to many in the community, enjoyed his work so immensely and had a great passion for the Detroit River…

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TACO Marine Marketing Lead Zoe Rawitz receives Marine Marketers of America Rising Star Award

Mar 5, 2024 TACO Marine® Marketing Lead Zoe Rawitz received the 2024 Marine Marketers of America (MMA) Industry Rising Star Award. The award was presented during MMA’s annual Neptune Awards reception at the 2024 Discover Boating™ Miami International Boat Show® last week. Zoe joined the marine industry with TACO in 2018 as the Marketing Assistant and was…

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Indmar Marine Engines announces leadership changes

Mar 5, 2024 Indmar Marine Engines announced Tim Maher, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Indmar, as the company’s President. As President, Maher will oversee the worldwide operations of the company and will report directly to Mark McKinney, the President of Liberty Technologies, a Correct Craft subsidiary that oversees Indmar Marine Engines, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, and Velvet…

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Sail Canada Names Ryan Kelly CEO

Feb 20, 2024 Sail Canada has named Ryan Kelly as its new Chief Executive Officer starting March 11, 2024. A lifelong sailor, Ryan Kelly worked for a long period of time in support of the Cadets Canada Sailing Program and he was the President of Sail Newfoundland and Labrador for eight years. Ryan Kelly is…

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Eight Bells John Clark

Feb 20, 2024 Following a struggle with cancer, adventurer, sailmaker and world champion, John Clark, passed away peacefully with assistance at the age of 59 with his family by his side at his home, just as he wished on January 17, 2024. Born in 1964, John learned to sail at Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club and…

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Meet Nichole Wishart, MRAA Business Development Specialist

Feb 6, 2024 The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces that Nichole Wishart has joined the MRAA team as MRAA Business Development Specialist. “We are delighted to add Nichole’s unique talents and entrepreneurial acumen to the MRAA team,” says Allison Gruhn, Vice President of Business Development. “She possesses great leadership abilities and a business mindset that will help the MRAA deliver on its…

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IMTRA salesman Ed Dickson retires

Feb 6, 2024 IMTRA has announced the retirement of Ed Dickson, who is stepping back after 37 years in sales with the company. In addition, Hernan Garcia has joined the team and will represent IMTRA and their brands in the territory that Dickson served for so many years. Dickson, who was based out of northeast Florida during his…

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IBEX announces new hires

Feb 6, 2024 Samantha Batson (left); Megan Davisson (right) The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) has announced the addition of two new members to its management team: Samantha Batson as Marketing Manager and Megan Davisson as Sales and Projects Manager. The expanded IBEX team will add more horsepower to take on new initiatives and focus on…

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Fluid Motion promotes Sam Bisset to Vice President of Marketing

Jan 30, 2024 Fluid Motion, the builder of Ranger Tugs, Cutwater, and Solara Boats, has announced the promotion of Sam Bisset to Vice President of Marketing effective January 15th. Sam has been with Fluid Motion for over 9 years, most recently as Marketing Director. In his new role, Sam will be based out of the company’s Arlington…

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Northpoint Commercial Finance hires Matt Michelson as Vice President of Operations

Jan 16, 2024 Northpoint Commercial Finance is pleased to announce that Matt Michelson has joined the company as Vice President of Operations in Canada. Matt joins the seasoned Burlington team to spearhead and direct operational initiatives for suppliers and dealers to foster stronger customer-forced synergy. Based in Ontario, Matt will oversee the operations team at…

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Joining C-Tow Team – Kristy Madracki Manager of Promotion and Partnerships

Jan 16, 2024 C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd., a Canadian boating assistance program that has been in operation for 40 years and has the largest on-water towing fleet that serves waterways across Canada, has announced the appointment of Kristy Madracki to Manager of Promotion and Partnerships, effective January 1, 2024. In her new role, Kristy will manage a…

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Don Smith appointed Brand Director of Beneteau Groupe Americas’ Scarab brand

Jan 16, 2024 Beneteau Groupe Americas recently announced the appointment of Don Smith as Brand Director of the company’s Scarab brand, effective January 1, 2024. Smith has over 35-plus years of marine industry experience, working for companies such as Cabo-Hatteras, Regal Marine, Chris-Craft, MarineMax and Galati Yacht Sales. Smith joined Beneteau America in November 2018 as the…

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Eight Bells Ted Quinn

Jan 2, 2024 Edward Charles (Ted) Quinn passed away peacefully at Uxbridge Hospital with his family at his side, on Monday, December 18, 2023 at the age of 89 years. Ted Quinn of Pefferlaw, beloved husband of 65 years to Suzanne (nee McKelvey). Dear father of Terry, Tim and his wife Lynda, Diana Fairty and her husband…

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Scanstrut welcomes Chris Wachowski to drive product innovation

Dec 19, 2023 Scanstrut, a leading provider of innovative marine and outdoor technology, is excited to announce the appointment of Chris Wachowski as the newest addition to its team. With nearly 40 years of extensive product management experience, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from prominent roles with industry giants such as Mercury, Cummins, Brunswick, Freeman Boats, and most recently,…

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Imtra mourns the passing of Bill Farnham

Dec 19, 2023 IMTRA Corporation and its employee-owners are saddened by the passing of William “Bill” Farnham, former owner and longtime leader within IMTRA. After starting his professional career at the Digital Equipment Co., Farnham began his 28-year tenure as CEO with IMTRA, taking over from his father who started the firm. There, his passion for boating…

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MRAA Educational Foundation names Michele Goldsmith the 2023 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year

Dec 12, 2023 Michele Goldsmith, Vice President and General Manager of the Soundings Trade Only group, has been named the 2023 Darlene Briggs Marine Woman of the Year, announced the MRAA Educational Foundation. The award was presented to Goldsmith, the 37th recipient, as part of the Dealer Week Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at Dealer Week in…

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Highfield Boats USA announces two new additions to its sales staff

Dec 12, 2023 Highfield Boats, the world’s largest builder of aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) and the leading supplier of RIBs in North America, is delighted to announce two new additions to its growing North American sales and marketing team: Emma Rigby and Jean-Côme Mazière. Emma RigbyEmma Rigby, Regional Sales Manager, brings over seven years of experience from…

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Eight Bells George Cohon

Dec 12, 2023 Canada was lucky to have a visionary businessman and big-hearted humanitarian adopt our country and accomplish so much here. in the past few days after his sad passing on November 24, you’ve read a lot about George – his founding of McDonalds, his establishing the brand in Russia and his long dedication…

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