
Grady-White Boats announced the appointment of Jonathon Burns to executive vice president. Burns has been with the North Carolina-based builder since September 2022 as vice president of team development and strategy.
“In his expanded role, Burns’ responsibilities will broaden to include all aspects of Grady-White,” Grady-White president Kris Carroll said in a statement.
Added Burns in the statement: “Every day, I am honored to be part of our exceptional team. The work ethic and attitude of the people of Grady-White is truly inspiring, and I look forward to helping lead our company.”
Burns previously worked for Yamaha Motor Corp. for 22 years and held several positions, including general manager of Precision Propellers and general manager of U.S. marine development and planning.