Applicants or Nominations: Current marine industry dealership Owner, GM, Sales Mgr., Service Mgr. or Office Mgr. demonstrating an appetite to gain new dealership management skills
Tuition to the NCM 5 Day Total Management 1 Workshop ($3,395 Value)
Travel reimbursement for actual expenses up to $800
Applicants or Nominations: Current dealership Service Managers, Service Advisors or Technicians demonstrating a desire to elevate their performance
Tuition to either the MRAA Service Management or Service Advisor Certification Programs ($1,599 – $2,250 Value)
Up to a $2,500 reimbursement to send a technician to technical training (Mercury, Yamaha, Volvo, etc.) of the dealerships choice
At the MRAA Educational Foundation, we are dedicated to advancing the recreational marine trades by providing essential financial support for education, training, and career development. Our mission is to empower current and future marine professionals by investing in programs, scholarships, and initiatives that nurture innovation, technical expertise, and leadership within the industry. By raising awareness of specialized educational opportunities and institutions, industry experts and state trade organizations, we create pathways for skill enhancement and professional growth that address both today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Ultimately, our commitment to fostering talent not only enriches individual careers but also strengthens the overall vitality and sustainability of the recreational marine community.
Patrick Green, Director of Certification and Customer Service Manager at Tobler Marina of Hayden, Idaho, has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 Kevin
Martin Boyer, President of Austin Boats & Motors, Austin, Texas, has been selected as the recipient of the fifth annual Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship,
Krissy Vaughn, bookkeeper of Fay’s Marina, Inc. of La Porte, Ind., has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Kevin Lodder Scholarship, announced the
As part of its mission to create a strong and healthy boating industry, the Marine
Mary Jo Goettling, sales manager of Blue Springs Marine in Blue Springs, Mo. has been selected as the recipient of the second annual Duane Spader
Martin Boyer, vice president and general manager of Austin Boats & Motors in Lakeway, Texas, and Kathy Bense, co-owner of Superior Boat Repair & Sales
