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Gwynn Sullivan . “ Their steadfast commitment to our mission greatly contributes to our ability to fund the pediatric oncology camps we serve .”
As an RV manufacturer , it just makes sense ,” said Jason Hershberger , Forest River Inc . General Manager and Care Camps Foundation board member . “ As an industry , we do a lot of good things individually , but this is one of those things that we should all do together . We hope to inspire every manufacturer , supplier and dealer to come together so every child suffering from cancer will have the opportunity to attend a special camp .”
The Forest River – Care Camps Foundation collaboration can also be seen at their annual Elkhart RV Open House , and with a co-branded sticker that is placed on every Forest River recreation vehicle sold across the country .
“ We are deeply grateful for our partnership with Forest River and their extraordinary generosity ,” said Care Camps Foundation Executive Director ,
Reeder Trausch Marine acquires Denny ’ s Marina
Performance Brokerage Services recently announced the purchase of Denny ’ s Marina in Indianapolis , Indiana by J Hurless and Monty Anderson of Reeder Trausch Marine from Dan and Greg Decker of Denny ’ s Marina .
Denny ’ s Marina is a family-owned and operated boating dealership , serving as an authorized dealer of Crownline , Lund , and Bennington . As founders Dan and Greg Decker prepared for retirement , the baton was passed to J Hurless and Monty Anderson of Reeder Trausch Marine .
J Hurless and Monty Anderson , long-time friends and former high school classmates , began their professional journey together at Ray Skillman Auto Center . Their partnership flourished as they ventured into business , acquiring Reeder- Trausch Marine . Hurless excelled in sales while
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Anderson focused on servicing boats , transforming the dealership from a modest operation into a thriving enterprise . J Hurless and Monty Anderson serve as Managing Partners for Reeder Trausch Marine .
Performance Brokerage Services ’ Jesse Stopnitzky , Co-Owner and Jon Couwenberg , Partner and Director of the Marine Division , were the buy-side advisors for this transaction .
“ We first met J Hurless and Monty Anderson at MRAA Dealer Week , where they shared their growth plans with us . From that moment , we were committed to finding them the perfect store for their second acquisition ,” Jon Couwenberg said . “ It was a pleasure to see their vision come to life and I was honored to be a part of their growth . J and Monty are trailblazers and true stewards of the industry , and I wish them much success with their acquisition . I also want to extend my sincere thanks to Dan and Greg Decker . It was an honor to be part of this significant moment in their lives , and I wish them both a happy and well-deserved retirement .”
Denny ’ s Marina will remain at its current location at 5550 Kopetsky Drive in Indianapolis , Indiana .
Dockmate expands US sales team
Dockmate announced it has expanded its sales team with the hire of two new product specialists – Ryan Albertson and Jeremy Buckley .
With 25 years of experience in the boating industry , Albertson is a seasoned expert who has made waves across various locations . Starting his career in Columbus , Ohio , where he specialized in selling Bajas and Chaparrals , Albertson ’ s journey has taken him to Lake Lanier twice , Fort Lauderdale once , and now to Charleston , South Carolina , where he resides with his fiancé and their labrador . Albertson ’ s passion for the boating world is matched only by his love for cars . When he ’ s not on the water , you can find him racing his Porsche 911 or indulging in his au-
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