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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Marine Industries Association of South Florida officially announced its 2011-2012 Board of Directors during its 50th Anniversary Celebration on June 17. The board had five vacant seats, four of which were dedicated to members who had not served previously. Three of the seats were available due to retiring board members. The 2011- 2012 MIASF Board ...

NEWPORT, R.I. – Newport Exhibition Group, a producer and manager of trade and consumer shows, has added Thomas Delotto as division director, according to a release from NEG. Delotto will be in charge of strategic planning and development for NEG, as well as Yacht Rendezvous at the Newport Yachting Center Marina. According to the release, Delotto joins NEG with more ...

BARRIE, Ontario — Two industry veterans recently joined marine marketing company Lifestyle Integrated, according to a release from company president Brian Minton. Jeff Scherer has been brought on as director of client strategy, responsible for building and expanding Lifestyle's partnerships with U.S. manufacturers in marine and related businesses. "Jeff’s background is an excellent fit for Lifestyle’s suite of marine media," ...

PENETANGUISHENE, Ontario – Roch Lambert, group president for Rec Boat Holdings, will be the Keynote speaker at the 2011 Boating Ontario Conference, according to a Boating Ontario press release. Lambert, who is president of Rec Boat Holding’s recreational boat division, will speak Dec. 6 about corporate restructuring initiatives, operational turnarounds and rebuilding a brand after bankruptcy, something Lambert has experienced ...

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. — Thomas H. Connolly, founder of Thomas H. Connolly and Sons Inc., passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was 91. His company prides itself on being "the first and oldest Marine Manufacturers sales agency in America." Connolly was a graduate of St. Peter's College in Jersey City and served his country in the United States Navy ...

MANASQUAN, N.J. — The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey Foundation recently awarded two education scholarships to students pursuing careers in the marine industry. The MTA/NJ Foundation was established to help promote boating safety and education and to raise funds for Education Scholarships to encourage education and professional development in the marine trades field. This is the sixth year that ...

FORT LAUERDALE, Fla. — Michael Wilkerson was recently named general manager of ACR Electronics Inc., according to a release from parent company Cobham. Wilkerson comes to ACR following his most recent position as director of strategy and business development for Cobham SATCOM (Satellite Communications). In leadership roles throughout his career with Cobham, Wilkerson was one of the founders Chelton, Inc. ...

THOROFARE, N.J. — Dave Fogg, a sales representative for Marine Equipment & Supply Co (MESCO) died last week after a bout with cancer. He was diagnosed with the disease 15 months prior. Fogg, an 18-year veteran of the company, had a 30-year career as a distributor sales representative. His territory included most of Pennsylvania. Click here to read his obituary. Can’t ...

ANGELS CAMP, Calif. — New Melones Lake Marina recently added a new general manager, according to houseboats.com. Blaine “Smokey” Riggert will oversee all marina operations on New Melones Lake. Riggert has a background in manufacturing and distribution and brings 20 years management experience to New Melones Lake Marina. New Melones Lake Marina is a full service marina featuring upscale houseboat ...

BRISTOL, Conn. — David Hartmann, president of Hornet Marine, is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 New England Award finalist. According to Ernst & Young LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Award winners will be announced ...