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Study Group: Boat Industry Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 77

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Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM MarineCraig Marston

Managing Director
CEM Marine
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Craig Marston is Managing Director at CEM Marine, a firm providing consulting services in the maritime and shipping industry. Mr. Marston has more than 20 years of experience in the maritime industry, including Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for the largest US-flag fleet of ocean-going dry bulk...

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Walter Mitchell

Principal
Mitchell Consulting Group
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Walter Mitchell is the Principal of Mitchell Consulting Group, which provides rigorous research, analysis and advisory services for stakeholders in the US and international maritime industries. Mr. Mitchell has over 30 years of experience working for clients in the minerals, oil and chemicals, ports,...

David Taylor

Partner
Fox Road Marina
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David Taylor is the President of Taylor Consulting Inc., specializing in marine management consulting. Mr. Taylor is also part owner of a marina and retail boat dealership. Prior to 2007, he was the Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for the US Marine Division of Brunswick Corporation, a recreational...

Phil Keeter, President, Marine Retail Association of AmericaPhil Keeter

President
Marine Retail Association of America
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Phil Keeter is President of the Marine Retail Association of America. Mr. Keeter oversees the operations of the association, an organization providing benefits to marine retailers, including legislative representation and educational opportunities. Mr. Keeter has experience with over 3500 marineretailers...

JC Anderson

FormerSenior Vice President of Operations
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
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JC Anderson was a Senior Vice President of Operations at Whirlpool, a home appliance manufacturer, where he recently retired from after a 39-year career. Mr. Anderson had responsibilities for the manufacturing operations of 16 plants and 22,000 employees as well as related material and component procurement,...

H. Scott Noble

CEO
TWIN VEE, INC.
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H. Scott Noble is the CEO at Twin Vee, a boat manufacturing company, where he has served since June, 2008. Mr. Noble was the Senior Vice President at Brunswick Boat Group, the largest maker of pleasure boats in the world, from 1990-2004. At Brunswick Boat Group, he was responsible for channel development,...

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Michael Cain, President / Consultant, MFC ConsultingMichael Cain

President / Consultant
MFC Consulting
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Michael Cain is the President of MFC Consulting, serves the automotive industry through his associations with some of the largest dealers in the country. Mr. Cain has over 25 years of varied automotive industry experience developing marketing, sales and financial strategies. Mr. Cain works with all...

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Kristin Williams

Independent Consultant
Four Point-O Advisors
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Kristin Williams is an Independent Consultant at RV Associates, a recreational Vehicle consultant, since November 2007. Mrs. Williams is an expert in the overall RV market, she owns specific knowledge of RV manufacturers, product and price segments, dealer networks, and financing. Prior, she was aRegional...

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Will Varian's EMR restrain company growth?

October 28, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

ASTRO begins 10/30/09 | ASTRO.org

ASTRO starts this weekend. The electronic medical record may be an important driver of hardware sales, and may benefit some manufacturers more than others.

Dramatic Downturn in Boating Industry Forcing Difficult Decisions

August 31, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Mercury Marine in Wisconsin Rejects Labor Union's 2-Offer | www.jsonline.com

Continuing economic dificulties facing the boating industry is forcing the Brunswick corporation to make hard decision's relative to their production & assembly operations at their Mercury Marine facilities in Fond du Lac, WI.  Following the union's rejection of contract concessions requested by the...

Economou Deserving Of Some Criticism

June 16, 2009

Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine

CEO pilloried | www.tradewinds.no

While not the epitomy of evil that Jim Kramer describes, George Economou has lost his way somewhat.

Jinhui Shipping's Gloomy Outlook

June 4, 2009

Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine

Dry reality check | www.tradewinds.no

Jinhui Shipping (Oslo:JIN.OL) reported disappointing numbers coupled with a gloomy outlook on the near-term market, despite the recent recovery in dry bulk rates.  I agree with their market forecast, but Jinhui's near-term prospects have more to do with capacity.

Demand Improvement Won't Help Dry Bulk

May 26, 2009

Craig Marston, Managing Director, CEM Marine

Bulker boomerang | www.tradewinds.no

Some iron ore contract renewals in Japan, impressive 1Q Chinese iron ore imports, and expectations of the impacts of stimulus packages have vastly improved market sentiment for a continued improvement in dry bulk shipping rates.  This is "irrational exuberance."

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Boat Retailer
  • Consulting Firm (ei)
  • Boat Manufacturer
  • Recreational Vehicle Consultants
  • Consulting Firm
  • RV Dealership

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • President
  • Director
  • Owner
  • Sales Manager
  • Consultant
  • Managing Director

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