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What is your favorite place to go boating? Lake Michigan. The sunsets here in Holland over Lake Michigan are incredible! Also, Pictured Rocks in the Upper Peninsula on Lake Superior is another favorite of mine. What are some of your favorite non-boating hobbies? Outside of boating, I enjoy gardening, making sourdough, tallow and soap, and spending time with my daughter and our animals on our hobby farm.
NATALIE HALLIGAN
PROCESS ENGINEER, COBALT BOATS
Education: BS in Engineering Management Years in the marine industry: 3 years Other companies you have worked for in the marine industry and titles you held at those companies: Quality engineer and quality supervisor at Malibu Boats. What first drew you to the marine industry? I grew up surrounded by boats and water.
Natalie Halligan
We spent as much time as possible on the boat skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing. My dad worked on developing marine engines, and working with boats became my dream as I watched him do that. In college, I was looking for an internship and emailed Malibu to start chasing my dream.
What are some of the biggest lessons you have learned working in the marine industry? One of the biggest lessons I have learned is“ you don’ t know what you don’ t know.” With all the moving variables, there are an infinite number of scenarios and experiences. Until you work through the experiences, there is no way to know what you don’ t know.
I have also learned not to be afraid to ask for help. Everyone I have met in the marine industry has been extremely willing to help and share their knowledge. Each would like to see you succeed and they enjoy assisting in any way they can. If you had to choose one memorable achievement in the marine industry, what would it be and why? A memorable achievement for me has been getting to be a part of the set up and build of Cobalt ' s Tennessee production facility. Being a part of the team has been truly rewarding. The knowledge, lessons, and thought processes I have gained are priceless. What advice do you have for women starting their
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