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ADAM ALLORE Founder & CEO , Wavve Boating
BOB ARMINGTON President , Buckeye Sports Center
40 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LEADING SUCCESS ACROSS THE RECREATIONAL BOATING INDUSTRY .
Now in its seventh year , Boating Industry ’ s annual recognition program of strong young leaders continues to put a spotlight on a very unique group of industry trailblazers .
Selected from hundreds of nominations from across the industry , this year ’ s 40 Under 40 features young professionals leading the pack from all segments of the marine industry from manufacturers to dealers and just about everything in between .
MERRILL CHARETTE Co-Founder & CEO , Shipshape Pro
JULIE CUNNINGHAM AIELLO Associate Corporate Counsel , MarineMax
While no simple task to select with each year of the program bringing stronger and stronger nominations , the young leaders on the proceeding pages were selected for their multitude of accomplishments and strengths , as well as their passion for the recreational boating industry and their promise to bring the industry into the future .
For full Q & As with this year ’ s 40 Under 40 , visit www . BoatingIndustry . com / Top-100
AMBER GARCIA General Manager , Pleasure Cove Marina West , Suntex Marinas
ADAM GREER Sr . Product Engineer & Engineering Manager , Nautique Boat Company
NICK HOOGE President , Freedom Boat Club of Seattle & Greater Puget Sound
JAY DEE JACKSON Texas Sales Manager , Galati Yacht Sales
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