The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced the co-chair officers and new members on the Young Leaders Advisory Council.
The YLAC supplements and supports the mission of the MRAA board, providing guidance as to the state of retailers’ day-to-day operations.
YLAC chair Susan Duquette, president of Lakeview Marine in Webster, Mass., maintains her role as chair, representing the council on the MRAA board. Wendy Ramsey, general manager of Pirate Cove Marine and owner of RBK Distribution in Ontario, also returns as a co-chair.
“We are grateful for the commitment of our council members in donating their time and passion to benefit our industry,” Duquette said in a statement. “I look forward to what we can accomplish in addressing challenges that we will share in our dealerships.”
The following are new YLAC members:
• James Cimino, owner, Sierra Hills Mobile Marine, Auburn, Calif.
• Justin Dysert, lead sales consultant, Taylor’s South Shore Marina, Waynesville, Ohio
• Will Monson, general sales manager, Moose Landing Marina, Naples, Maine
• Braden Panasiuk, general manager, Gibbons Motor Toys, Salmon Arm, British Columbia
• Briley Phillips, sales associate, Phil Dill Boats, Lewisville, Texas
• Zack Ryden, controller, Ryden Marine & Minocqua Yamaha, Minocqua, Wis.
• Jon Stovall, general sales manager, Ocean Blue Yacht Sales, Stuart, Fla.
