Florida trade group names board members

The Marine Industries Association of South Florida announced its 2011-2012 board of directors last week during its 50th anniversary celebration.

Executive board members are:

• Kristina Hebert, president, Ward's Marine Electric

• Bob Saxon, vice president, International Yacht Collection

• Keith Hart, treasurer, RPM Diesel

• John Stephens, immediate past president, Lewis Marine

The association’s 2011-2012 board of directors are:

• Jason Dunbar, Luke Brown and Associates

• Paul Engle, Bradford Marine

• Jimmie Harrison, Frank & Jimmie's Propeller Shop

• Mark Houck, Houck Anderson, PA

• Kitty McGowan, Nauticomm Communications

• Scott Miser, Rybovich Boat Co.

• Jim Naugle, Jim Naugle and Co.

• David Reed, The Triton

• Scott Salomon, Westrec Marinas

The event acknowledged soon-to-be graduates who have secured employment in the trades before finishing high school.

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