To carry out its mission, RIMTA advocates for legislation that supports our industry, partners with businesses and educators, cultivates a skilled workforce, links members to information and programs that give them an edge in the marketplace promotes out statewide industry, and creates networking opportunities.
OUR TEAM
STAFF
Executive Director: Brian Dursi – Contact Here
VP, Operations: Jen Huber – Contact Here
Director of Membership & Special Events: Ann Hof – Contact Here
OUR BOARD
officers
President: Ray LeBlanc, Safe Harbor New England Boatworks
Secretary: Jay Frechette, Starkweather & Shepley Insurance
Treasurer: Paul Harden, RI Small Business Development Center
Chairperson: Matt Leduc, Latitude Yacht Brokerage
DIRECTORS
Andy Tyska, Bristol Marine
Ben Sorkin, Flux Marine
Bill Kenyon, IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Dean Hoxsie, RI Department of Environmental Management
Eric Goetz, Composite Energy Technologies
Holly Ashton, Safe Harbor Marina Group
Joe Mariani, Bristol Marine
John Tregenza, The Watch Hill Boatyard
Michael Harrington, Harrington Marine Services
Ned Jones, AkzoNobel
Richard Cromwell, Maritime Solutions
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Legislative: Andy Tyska, Bristol Marine
Regulatory: Ned Jones, AkzoNobel
Membership: Joe Mariani, Bristol Marine
Education & Training: Holly Ashton, Safe Harbor Marinas
Finance: Paul Harden, RI Small Business Development Center
RIMTA Futures: Rebecca Cute, Safe Harbor Marinas