Pursuit names new executive

FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Pursuit Boats has added Mike Burlingham as vice president of sales, the company said in a press release yesterday. Burlingham is a 35-year marine industry veteran with experience in the retail, boat building and engine manufacturing segments.

Burlingham’s varied experience was built through positions from a marine technician in his early years to his work as a Volvo Penta service representative and with positions at S2 Yachts and MarineMax. During his twenty-year tenure at S2 Yachts, Burlingham served as director of corporate affairs. While at MarineMax, Burlingham served as vice president of service and vice president of products.

“Being a part of the S2 family once again is like coming home,” Burlingham said. “Pursuit is an exciting team with an incredibly dynamic product line.”

“We are pleased and excited as a company to welcome Mike back to the S2 family,” said Leon Slikkers, S2 chairman. “[His] product, service and corporate knowledge expertise will give us many advantages in helping our dealers achieve higher sales goals.”

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