Organizational Chart

The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) is a member-driven association guided by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is responsible for the management and control of the business of the Association and for the determination of its policies and programs.

The Board of Directors are elected at the first annual meeting of the members. The Board of Directors are comprised of six board members who will serve three years, five who will serve two years, and five who will serve a one-year term.

The elected officers of the association are:

                        Chair/President       Jim Frye, CMM

                        Vice President        Gary Groenewold, CMM

                        Secretary               Keith Boulais

                        Treasurer                Jeff Rose, CMM

The elected executive officers of the Association shall serve for a one-year term and may be elected for only three concurrent terms.

The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) is made up of four departments:

U.S. Legislative This department’s primary focus is to maintain current partnerships and to advance legislative and regulatory work.

International Marina Institute (IMI) IMI is a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries (AMI). The purpose of this department is to develop and deliver content, programs, and schools, and certification both nationally and internationally.

Membership Relations & Communication This department is responsible for the management and growth of the membership. In addition, this department deliveries all AMI benefits to its membership.

International Marina & Boatyard Conference This is AMI’s annual conference.
 

Day to day operations of AMI is directed by its executive staff:

            Mark Amaral

            Gerald McKenna

Each department is supported with assigned staff:

U.S. Legislative
Wendy Larimer, US Legislative Coordinator
Phone: (202) 350-9623
Fax: (401) 247-0074
Email: wlarimer@marinaassociation.org  

International Marina Institute, a subsidiary of the Association of Marina Industries
Kayce Cashill-Florio, Training Coordinator
Phone: (401) 247-0314
Fax: (401) 247-0074
Email: imitraining@marinaassociation.org

AMI Membership
Merritt Alves, Membership Coordinator
Phone: (401) 682-7340
Fax: (401) 247-0074
Email: malves@marinaassociation.org

International Marina & Boatyard Conference
Rachel LaMarre, Conference Coordinator
Phone: (401) 682-7334
Fax: (401) 247-0074
Email: imbc@marinaassociation.org