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

Building Tomorrow's Marine Workforce

Chair

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

Co-Chair

Reeder-Trausch Marine, Owner — Rockville, IN

Council Member

Sierra Hills Mobile Marine Owner — Auburn, CA

Council Member

Taylor’s South Shore Marina, Sales & Finance Manager — Waynesville, OH

Council Member

Idaho Water Sports, General Manager — Idaho Falls, ID

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

Council Member

MarineMax – Lake Lanier, Sales Associate/Licensed Broker —Cumming, GA

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

Council Member

Schraedly Marine Inc/Charles Mill Marina, 
Co-Owner and Business Development Manager — Mansfield, OH

Council Member

Strong’s Marine, Marketing Manager — Mattituck, NY

Industry Representative

Avalon & Tahoe Pontoons
Marketing Manager — Alma, MI

Industry Representative

Huntington Distribution Finance, Business Development Representative — Shaumburg, IL

MRAA Staff Representative

MRAA, Events & Operations Manager — Minneapolis, MN

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.