Tony Smythe joined Jay Bettis & Co. Yacht Sales in Seabrook, Texas, as a broker.
Smythe has been a broker for more than 10 years. He also brings experience in racing and cruising, has co-authored local cruising guides and is a past commodore of both the Houston Yacht Club and Texas Corinthian Yacht Club.
The U.S. Department of Interior wants industry leaders to serve on the Made in America Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee.
Kimmell, who oversaw the parent of Donzi and Pro-Line, died Oct. 18.
Recipients will be selected in early November.
The Oct. 25-27 event in Athens also will touch on security issues at ports and marinas, oil pollution crisis management and marina marketing.
Shane Watson is also being sued by Carolina Skiff for selling two boats it had leased to him payment-free under a marketing agreement.
The show in the United Arab Emirates had 270 exhibitors from 25 countries.
The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas offers a wide range of educational opportunities for dealers, and its annual conference includes additional programming.