MINNEAPOLIS — The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas announced today that Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS) increased its level of support to the Association by becoming a Platinum Partner Member.
Through Platinum Partner Membership, IDS supports the MRAA, its programs, and the opportunities the association provides the dealer body in an effort to fuel the success of the industry. Commitments from Platinum Partners like IDS allow for the expansion of MRAA’s offerings and create a positive, long-term impact for its members.
When Steve Hawkins started IDS in 1984 – originally known as RVSoft – his goal was simple: to work closely with RV dealerships to give them all the technology, insights, and expertise they need to steer their business toward growth and success. As IDS continued to gain influence in the RV market, many marine dealers took interest because they were facing similar challenges. In 1992, IDS adapted its software and methodology to the marine industry and changed its name to Integrated Dealership Systems to account for its cross-industry reach.
“We are honored to support the MRRA as a Platinum Partner Member,” says Frank Tamburrini, General Manager of IDS. “We are committed to supporting the MRAA’s mission and working alongside its members to foster the growth and success of marine dealers. Together with the MRAA, we look forward to making a meaningful impact to drive positive and long-lasting change.”
“We happily welcome Integrated Dealer Systems on board now as a Platinum Partner Member,” says Allison Gruhn, Vice President of Business Development. “IDS creates great data and content that align with a lot of our efforts, assisting us in our mission to guide dealers, and the marine industry, to greater success.”
About Integrated Dealer Systems
IDS (Integrated Dealer Systems) is one of the leading providers of complete software solutions for marine, RV, and trailer dealerships. By actively engaging marine, RV, and trailer dealership communities, IDS delivers the technology, insights, and expertise to foster growth and profitability for over 10,000 software users in dealerships across North America. For more information on Integrated Dealer Systems, visit https://www.ids-astra.com or contact: raginee.mamgain@constellationdealer.com.
About the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas
At the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas, we believe that for the marine industry to thrive, the retail organizations that interact with the boaters in their community must thrive. With that in mind, MRAA works to create a strong and healthy boating industry by uniting those retailers, providing them with opportunities for improvement and growth, and representing them with a powerful voice. For more information, visit MRAA.com or contact us at 763-315-8043.