ABOUT

The Rhode Island Marine Trades Association (RIMTA) represents all aspects of the recreational boating industry in its home state.

OUR TEAM

Executive Director

 

VP, Operations

 

Director of Membership and Special Events

 

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:  Ray LeBlanc, Safe Harbor New England Boatworks

Membership:  Nancy Piffard, Newport Exhibition Group

Education & Training:  Holly Ashton, Safe Harbor Marinas

Finance:  Paul Harden, RI Small Business Development Center

OFFICE LOCATION:

513 Broadway Ave,
Suite 320
Newport, RI