Young Leaders Advisory Council

The MRAA Young Leaders Advisory Council (YLAC) exists to elevate the boating industry for both consumers and stakeholders through conscientious involvement with the MRAA as young marine professionals. 

With a fresh perspective, YLAC members are ambassadors who aspire to influence the business, shape future initiatives, and evolve into future industry leaders.

Council Members

Chair

Lakeview Marine President — Webster, MA

Building Tomorrow's Marine Workforce

Co-Chair

Pirate Cove Marine Inc. / RBK Distribution Inc. General Manager — Kemptville, Ontario, Canada

Council Member

Sierra Hills Mobile Marine Owner — Auburn, CA

Council Member

Taylor’s South Shore Marina, Lead Sales Consultant — Waynesville, OH

Council Member

Idaho Water Sports, General Manager — Idaho Falls, ID

Council Member

Phil Dill Boats, Sales Associate — Lewisville, TX

Council Member

Ryden Marine & Minocqua Yamaha, Controller — Minocqua, WI

Workforce - How to Motivate, Cultivate and Maintain a New Generation of Employees

Council Member

Ocean Blue Yacht Sales, General Sales Manager —Stuart, FL

Council Member

Reeder-Trausch Marine, Owner — Rockville, IN

Council Member

Hutchinson’s Boat Works, Inc., Vice President — Alexandria Bay, NY

Council Member

MarineMax, Inc., National Marine Manager — Clearwater, FL

Council Member

Moose Landing/Marina Holdings, General Sales Manager — Naples, ME

Council Member

Gibbons Motor Toys, General Manager — Salmon Arm, BC, Canada

Industry Representative

Huntington Distribution Finance, Business Development Representative — Shaumburg, IL

Industry Representative

SmokerCraft Inc., Director – NorthEast US, Mid Atlantic US, SouthEast US, MidSouth US, Midwest East US & Canada — New Paris, IN

SheMoves panelist Sarah Korbel of the MRAA.

MRAA, Events & Operations Manager — Minneapolis, MN
763-333-2418

YLAC Mission

The mission of the YLAC is to supplement and support the mission of the Board of Directors of the MRAA. YLAC provides guidance as to the current state of the marine retailers’ day-to-day operations, both in challenges and opportunities. YLAC strives to set the example in identifying, inspiring, recruiting and onboarding key younger generation members to participate in the association, facilitating the future growth and success of MRAA.

View YLAC Eligibility & Council Expectations

YLAC Downloadable Resources

Download “Why Join MRAA” Flyer

Incentives and Discounts Flyer
A resource for Dealers to share with nonmembers to show the value of MRAA Membership from a financial/benefits perspective.

Why Work In Boating Flyer
A resource for Dealers to bring to Career Fairs, Boat Shows, etc to recruit people to our industry.