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22 members of Coast Guard Miami’s Safety and Security Team (MSST) recently enrolled in Pathfinder Maritime’s (PMT) captain’s licensing course and are on track to earn their commercial licenses. The training course was sponsored by the Coast Guard Foundation, a national non-profit organization committed to the health and well-being of all Coast Guard members and their families, including professional development opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. “The PMT  team loves working with Coast Guard units and helping their…

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Robert Woods with Muskie

St. Croix Rod, handcrafters of the Best Rods on Earth® for 75 years, announces the hiring of Robert Woods as Product Manager. A passionate angler hailing from Southeast Wisconsin, Woods graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and has spent the past eight years at Wells Vehicle Electronics in Fond du Lac. “St. Croix’s continued growth is driven solely by our mission of making anglers better on the water,” says St. Croix VP of Marketing, Jesse Simpkins. “And we’re more committed…

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Jeff Stone

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today that Jeff Stone, Senior Vice President, Skeeter Products, Inc., will now oversee G3 Boats, a leading manufacturer of aluminum and pontoon boats. In his new role, Stone is responsible for manufacturing, operations, marketing and sales for Yamaha U.S. Business Unit subsidiaries G3® and Skeeter® Boats. “Jeff’s steadfast leadership, experience and strong financial management principles will allow Yamaha to continue to invest in the people, facilities and equipment that will make our brands stronger…

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Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today the marine technicians who successfully earned Yamaha Master Technician Certification during late 2021 and early 2022. In order to earn the certification, experienced marine technicians must complete six week-long courses covering outboard engine operating systems, proper installation, service and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting skills. Out of hundreds of applicants, approximately 30 technicians pass Yamaha’s certification exam on an annual basis. “Those who obtain Yamaha Master Technician certification are among an elite group of…

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Perissa Millender Bailey

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has named Perissa Millender Bailey Vice President and General Manager, eSolutions. This new position on Mercury’s leadership team will be responsible for leading the company’s electrification business and product development strategy. Millender Bailey joins Mercury following an 18-year career with Ford Motor Company, most recently serving as the company’s global technology strategy and planning director. At Ford, she spearheaded electric vehicle user experience, charging strategy, driving the business plan for electric vehicle…

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