100 Program Director Adam Quandt , leaders from the retail side of the recreational marine industry led attendees in a discussion across aspects of sales operations . The panel featured Jeff Husby , owner of the two-time Dealer of the Year Regal & Nautique of Orlando , David Parker , president of Parker Business Planning and Matt Curmi , sales manager of six-time Top Dealer Travis Marine .
“ It ’ s always awesome to gather with like-minded professionals in the industry . I learned a lot of new things about new business strategies in 2025 and moving forward ,” said Harrison Herron , finance and insurance manager , Foothills Motorsports . “ It ’ s really interesting to see what direction dealers are going . It ' s nice to continue to build connections in an ever-growing industry that always needs to adapt .”
Elevate Summit closed with a special invite-only gala , celebrating the 2024 Top 100 Award winners made up of the Top Dealers , 40 Under 40 and Women Making Waves . Boating Industry proudly named Nautical Ventures Group the 2024 Dealer of the Year .
Nautical Ventures Group was named the 2024 Dealer of the Year during the Top 100 gala , the closing night of Elevate Summit .
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