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Edmonston was feted during the National Safe Boating Council ( NSBC )’ s annual gathering April 16 for
Chris Edmonston his relentless push over a 25-year career to make waterways safer for all . He helped lead the nation ’ s foremost membership-based boating safety organization in its efforts to create an on-water boat control training courses that “ teach the teachers ” and grow the ranks of NSBC-certified instructors that follow a national , uniform on-water skills training course standard .
“ Chris has made boating safety education more accessible for thousands of America ’ s boaters ,” said Robert Newsome , NSBC chair . “ We are grateful for his leadership .”
“ NSBC wouldn ’ t be where it is today without the efforts of Chris Edmonston ,” said NSBC executive director Peg Phillips . “ His work not only further equipped the council to educate and train safe boaters but also advanced the work of the industry as a whole .”
“ I am humbled to receive this honor , said Edmonston . “ I just love boating and want to get people on the water safely . I ’ ve always focused my efforts on growing our boating safety community , and I look at this honor as a much as a partnership award with all the groups BoatUS has worked with over the years . We have a special community , and I ’ ve always felt that the way to have the biggest impact is to work together in a way that ensures everyone ’ s success in making America ’ s waterways safer .”
TACO Marine names new Carolinas sales rep
TACO Marine , manufacturer of sport fishing equipment and boating accessories , has appointed Josh Henderson as Outside Sales Representative for North and South Carolina .
A licensed captain , Josh Henderson is wellknown as a member of the Liquid Fire Fishing
Team , one of the most successful professional fishing teams on the east coast . He will bring his experience and market knowledge to one of the key regions for TACO products .
“ I view the position as building strong relationships with my customers , providing quick and accurate follow-up , identifying
Josh Henderson new business opportunities while managing current business and meeting expectations , and educating customers on all that TACO has to offer ,” Josh Henderson said .
“ Henderson is a great addition to team TACO ,” Mike Kushner , VP of Sales & Marketing , said . “ I ’ m very excited to have Josh join the TACO team . He brings a tremendous amount of boating and fishing experience and fits our values and culture .”
www . boatingindustry . com may 2023
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