Get Involved with RBLC!
You are invited to participate in and contribute to the RBLC efforts. This is an all-industry effort that seeks to help the entire marine industry grow. We could use your support and assistance. If you'd like to join a committee, please reach out to the committee chairs listed below, as well as Ellen Hopkins at the National Marine Manufacturers Association: P: 312-946-6249; E: ehopkins@nmma.org.
Marketing Task Force Members
Co-Chair: Carl Blackwell, National Marine Manufacturers Association
P: 312-946-6277; E: cblackwell@nmma.org
Co-Chair: Joe Lewis, Mt. Dora Boating Center
P: 352-383-3150; E: joe@mtdoraboats.com
Jim Emmons, Water Sports Industry Association
Nancy Cueroni, National Marine Distributors Association
Michael Cassidy, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
Dean Waite, Soundings Trade Only
Bill Watters, Syntec Industries
Vin Petrella, Yacht Brokers Association of America
Jerry Nessenson, ValvTect
Thaddeus Kubis, NAK Integrated
Courtney Chalmers, Dominion Marine Media
John Thorburn, Nortwest Marine Trades Association
P: 312-946-6277; E: cblackwell@nmma.org
Co-Chair: Joe Lewis, Mt. Dora Boating Center
P: 352-383-3150; E: joe@mtdoraboats.com
Jim Emmons, Water Sports Industry Association
Nancy Cueroni, National Marine Distributors Association
Michael Cassidy, Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
Dean Waite, Soundings Trade Only
Bill Watters, Syntec Industries
Vin Petrella, Yacht Brokers Association of America
Jerry Nessenson, ValvTect
Thaddeus Kubis, NAK Integrated
Courtney Chalmers, Dominion Marine Media
John Thorburn, Nortwest Marine Trades Association
Youth Task Force Members
Co-Chair: George Harris, Northwest Marine Trades Association
P: 206-634-0911; E: george@nmta.net
Co-Chair: Keith Christopher, Boy Scouts of America
P: 972-580-7810; E: keith.christopher@scouting.org
Jack Gierhart, U.S. Sailing
Melissa Danko, MTA of New Jersey
Randy Short, Almar Marinas
Amy Collins, Boating Industry
Liz Walz, Marine Retailers Association
Jonathan Burns, Yamaha Marine Group
Kim Greene, Deep Creek Marina
Jen Cornwell, R.I. Marine Trades Association
Andy Flack, Marine Industry Education Foundation
Lewis Webb, National Marine Manufacturers Association
P: 206-634-0911; E: george@nmta.net
Co-Chair: Keith Christopher, Boy Scouts of America
P: 972-580-7810; E: keith.christopher@scouting.org
Jack Gierhart, U.S. Sailing
Melissa Danko, MTA of New Jersey
Randy Short, Almar Marinas
Amy Collins, Boating Industry
Liz Walz, Marine Retailers Association
Jonathan Burns, Yamaha Marine Group
Kim Greene, Deep Creek Marina
Jen Cornwell, R.I. Marine Trades Association
Andy Flack, Marine Industry Education Foundation
Lewis Webb, National Marine Manufacturers Association
Education Task Force Members
Chairman: Jon Kukuk, Nestegg Marine
P: 715-732-4466; E: jon@nesteggmarine.com
Chris Edmonston, BoatU.S. Foundation
Joe Lewis, Mount Dora Boating Center
Jim Frye, Westrec Marinas
Margaret Podlich, BoatU.S.
Jack Gierhart, U.S. Sailing
Thaddeus Kubis, NAK Integrated
Craig Clawson, Magic Tilt Trailers
Lisa Almeida, Freedom Boat Club
Steve Tadd, Nautic Global Group
Charlie Nobles, American Sailing Association
Jonathan Sweet, Boating Industry
P: 715-732-4466; E: jon@nesteggmarine.com
Chris Edmonston, BoatU.S. Foundation
Joe Lewis, Mount Dora Boating Center
Jim Frye, Westrec Marinas
Margaret Podlich, BoatU.S.
Jack Gierhart, U.S. Sailing
Thaddeus Kubis, NAK Integrated
Craig Clawson, Magic Tilt Trailers
Lisa Almeida, Freedom Boat Club
Steve Tadd, Nautic Global Group
Charlie Nobles, American Sailing Association
Jonathan Sweet, Boating Industry
Diversity Task Force Members
Co-Chair: Wanda Kenton Smith, Legendary Marine
P: XXX-XXX-XXXX; E: wanda@kentonsmithmarketing.com
Co-Chair: Lou Sandoval, Karma Yacht Sales
P: 773-254-0200, ext. 2010; E: lou@karmayachtsales.com
Thom Dammrich, National Marine Manufacturers Association
Margaret Podlich, BoatU.S.
Dave Geoffroy, National Marine Manufacturers Association
Josi Tucci, MarineMax, Inc.
Jeff Scherer, Lifestyle Integrated
Lisa Almeida, Freedom Boat Club
P: XXX-XXX-XXXX; E: wanda@kentonsmithmarketing.com
Co-Chair: Lou Sandoval, Karma Yacht Sales
P: 773-254-0200, ext. 2010; E: lou@karmayachtsales.com
Thom Dammrich, National Marine Manufacturers Association
Margaret Podlich, BoatU.S.
Dave Geoffroy, National Marine Manufacturers Association
Josi Tucci, MarineMax, Inc.
Jeff Scherer, Lifestyle Integrated
Lisa Almeida, Freedom Boat Club
Affordability Task Force Members
Chairman: Jim Coburn, Coburn & Associates
P: 586-530-3935; E: jcoburn@coburnassociates.com
Bill Sisson, Soundings/Soundings Trade Only
Vin Petrella, Yacht Brokers Association of America
Carl Blackwell, National Marine Manufacturers Association
Bill Otto, Lake Effect Financial
Tom Knighten, American Sailing Association
Clarke Smith, Norman-Spencer Marine Insurance
P: 586-530-3935; E: jcoburn@coburnassociates.com
Bill Sisson, Soundings/Soundings Trade Only
Vin Petrella, Yacht Brokers Association of America
Carl Blackwell, National Marine Manufacturers Association
Bill Otto, Lake Effect Financial
Tom Knighten, American Sailing Association
Clarke Smith, Norman-Spencer Marine Insurance
Advocacy Task Force Members
Chairman: Jeff Gabriel, National Marine Manufacturers Association
P: 202-737-9776; E: jgabriel@nmma.org
Mark Schwabero, Mercury Marine
Larry Innis, Marine Retailers Association
Martin Peters, Yamaha Marine Group
Chris Stec, American Canoe Association
P: 202-737-9776; E: jgabriel@nmma.org
Mark Schwabero, Mercury Marine
Larry Innis, Marine Retailers Association
Martin Peters, Yamaha Marine Group
Chris Stec, American Canoe Association