The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced this week that Joe Lewis of Mount Dora Boating Center and Marina in Mount Dora, Fla., will be chair of the organization in 2025. He previously served as chair from 2017-18. Lewis replaces Jeff Strong, of Strong’s Marine in New York, who moves into the immediate past-chair position.
“It’s been a real privilege to serve, having a front-row seat to MRAA’s stellar growth, fueling our members’ business success while taking on a larger industry leadership role,” Lewis said in a statement. “Working with this exceptional MRAA team, my fellow dealer board members and our industry partners, we have tremendous opportunities as we continue the work of elevating our customer buying and ownership experience.”
New additions to the MRAA board of directors include Sean Horsfall, president of Len’s Cove Marina in Portland, Ontario; Eric Smith, general manager of Colorado Boat Center in Johnstown, Colo.; and Chris Butler, president of Butler Marine, with locations in Beaufort and Charleston, S.C.
MRAA added in a separate statement that Wendy Ramsey, general manager of Pirate Cove Marina in Kemptville, Ontario, is the new director at large, representing the Young Leaders Advisory Council. J Hurless, of Reeder-Trausch Marine in Rockville, Ind., is co-chair.
“We are delighted to welcome our new members to the Young Leaders Advisory Council,” Ramsey said in the statement. “Their commitment to dedicating their valuable time and expertise to our marine industry initiatives demonstrates the kind of forward-thinking leadership we need.”
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