With over 35 years of experience in the marine industry, I am a seasoned professional who excels at creating new product opportunities to drive sales growth. As the Vice President of Advanced Product Group - Marine at Patrick Industries, I lead a team of experts who develop and deliver innovative and high-quality products for the marine market.I have a proven track record of carrying out sales and marketing initiatives to build brand equity and customer loyalty. In my previous role as the Vice President of Global Sales at MasterCraft Boat Company, I was responsible for growing retail sales with a global dealer network, providing leadership and support to regional and international managers, and overseeing the strategic portfolio planning and dealer training. I also have extensive experience in product development, new product launches, strategic marketing management, event management, and team building. I am driven by a humble and down-to-earth approach in conveying concepts, ideas, and relationship building to get results. My mission is to empower the marine industry with cutting-edge products and services that enhance the boating experience and lifestyle.