Scout Boats yesterday announced the promotion of Robert J. Openlander to director of purchasing.

Openlander started at Scout in October 2017 as a supply manager and was quickly promoted to purchasing manager. He has previous experience as senior buyer and supply chain specialist.

“We are a company built of hardworking, committed employees, and there isn’t anything we love to see more than watching our employees grow, because to us each of our employees is a part of the Scout family, Scout president Dave Wallace said in a statement. “Bob is perfect for this position, and I know that he will continue to help the Scout brand exceed and flourish in incredible ways.”