A new page is turning for the National Marine Representatives Association(NMRA). During the annual meeting at the Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS) in Orlando, Florida, the national organization announced its new 2009-2010 officers and board members.
Jeff Gueterman of GSW & Associates, Apex, North Carolina is now the president of NMRA. Assuming the position of past president is Tim Luehmann of SM Osgood Co., Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
“As president of NMRA, I’ll work to continue to promote the opportunities independent sales reps offer the marine industry,” said Gueterman. “During these tough economic times, reps can help expand a manufacturer’s reach, visiting dealers and distributors they might not have the capital or manpower to contact.”
Rick Silverlake of Silverlake West Co., Huntington Beach, California is stepping into the role of vice president and Chris Kelly of Waters & David Co., New Orleans, Louisiana is now treasurer. Kathy Munzinger of Munzinger & Co., Springfield, Missouri, joins the officers as secretary after serving on the NMRA board of directors.
Two new members were elected to serve a three-year term of the six-seat NMRA board of directors. They are Ken Smaga of ComMar Sales LLC,Tiverton, Rhode Island and Chris Martorana of Macaroni Marketing, Watsonville, California.
They join the existing NMRA board members: Tom LaSanta of Anchor Sales and Marketing, Bayou Vista, Texas; Louis Diaz of Charles A. Perry & Co., Lexington, South Carolina; Ivan Cross of Merifield Co., Camano Island, Washington and W.M. (Pat) Black of W.M. Black & Co., Mentor-On-The-Lake, Ohio.
The NMRA is a national organization serving independent marine representatives and manufacturers who sell through representatives. Founded in 1960, this professional association functions as an industry voice, promoting networking and the benefits of utilizing reps for sales.
Contact National Marine Representatives Association, PO Box 360, Gurnee, IL 60031. 847-662-3167; Fax: 847-336-7126. [email protected]: Martin Flory Group
