Suzuki Marine USA has promoted two veteran employees to management positions. Brandon Cerka is general manager of sales and service, Jacob Ewing is the general manager of operations.

“Brandon and Jacob have both proven their value to Suzuki Marine over many years, helping us achieve record sales growth and putting our business in position to thrive,” George “Gus” Blakely, Suzuki Marine USA executive vice president of sales and service, said in a statement. “We are fortunate to have such experienced managers with in-depth knowledge of Suzuki’s business, our line of award-winning outboard motors and the recreational boating market as a whole.”

Cerka will be responsible for overseeing all Suzuki Marine USA sales and marketing efforts, as well as national dealer development. He will report to Blakely.

Ewing will oversee day-to-day operations, including administration, logistics/import, finance, human resources and IT.