In brief: Johnson Outdoors, Marquis Yacht Center, Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology
Johnson Outdoors has added two new people to its Geonav management staff. Dan Ritchie has joined as national sales manager and is responsible for sales management and forecasting, as well as channel programs and promotions for the Americas. Ritchie’s marine sales and management background includes jobs with Raymarine, Russo Marine and the U.S. Coast Guard. He is based in Boston, Mass. George Irish is the new national service manager for the Americas. He is in charge of managing product support, field technical and applications support, and service and warranty policies. Irish previously worked for Navico/Northstar Technologies. He is based in Alpharetta, Ga.
Marquis Yacht Center of Atlanta, Ga., and the Singleton Marine Group partnered earlier this summer to host Luxury on the Lake, an invitation-only benefit to support The Chauncey Davis Foundation for diabetes. The Chauncey Davis Foundation’s mission is to serve as a vehicle for information and resources on general health and wellness with a focus on diabetes prevention and detection among youth and young adults. Chauncey Davis, the founder of this not-for-profit organization, is a veteran defensive end for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. Lake Lanier was the backdrop for the event, which was also supported by brands including Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin and Lamborghini automobiles along with the Patron Spirits Company. “Chauncey Davis and his namesake foundation do so much to support the special needs of young people who are afflicted by diabetes,” Anthony Aisquith of Singleton Marine Group said in a release. “We are proud to be part of this event and associated with Chauncey Davis and his foundation.”
The Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology recently reported that Westlawn student Jon Ames won the Professional Boatbuilder/WoodenBoat design competition in the wood category. Ames’ had success in another design competition earlier this year when his power trimaran design was a finalist in the Westlawn/PassageMaker Design Competition in January.
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