TACO Marine Marketing Manager Dana Koman has been recognized by Boating Industry magazine as one of 2023’s Women Making Waves in the marine industry

Dana Koman

June 29, 2023

Dana got her start in the marine industry as the Junior Sailing Program Administrator for the Edgartown, MA Yacht Club. She joined Miramar, FL – based TACO Marine, a leading supplier of rub rail, hardware, seating and sport fishing equipment, in 2017. In 2020, she was named to the Boating Industry list of the top 40 marine industry professionals under the age of 40.

“In my work at TACO, I’ve focused on more diversity in our marketing campaigns featuring women at the helm. Personally, I want to be successful and effective in my role and to be known as a knowledgeable resource for others. I hope to be an example to other women in the industry and show that anything is possible through hard work, passion for the job and dedication,” Dana said.

TACO Marine®, a division of TACO Metals®, LLC, designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of products, including rub rail, sport fishing and outrigger systems, boat shade, canvas and tower components, helm chairs and pedestals, and specialty hardware. TACO Metals, LLC is a subsidiary of Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK), a leading component solutions provider for the RV, marine and manufactured housing industries. For more information, visit https://TACOMarine.com.

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