About MTAM

Marine Trades Association of Maryland

 

Who We Are

We are a non-profit dedicated to promoting the recreational marine industry and the preservation of waterways our businesses rely on. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve come to comprise nearly 400 marine related businesses.

Our passionate board represents all aspects of the industry and geographic areas of the State with a fair and balanced approach.

Our Mission

To grow Maryland’s recreational boating industry through our advocacy, workforce development program and the promotion of our members.

Our Impact

As the advocate and voice of the recreational boating industry, we review more than 2,000 bills each year during the Maryland General Assembly and take action on more than 50 bills. Our legal advocacy is essential to our purpose.

Board of Directors

    • President
      Mike Bonicker
      – ABYC –

    • Treasurer
      Rob Sola
      – Diversified Marine Service –

    • Secretary
      Lauren Mahoney
      – Pocket Yacht Company–

    • Vice President – Anne Arundel area
      Steve Pitman

    • Vice President – Baltimore County area
      Jim High
      – Baltimore Boating Center –

    • Vice President – Eastern Shore
      Michael Gisch
      – MarineMax –

    • Vice President – Southern MD
      Bill Brandon
      – Washburn’s Boatyard –

    • Vice President – Upper Bay
      Patrick Callahan
      – Worton Creek Marina –

    • Immediate Past President
      Will Richards
      – Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard –

    • Jay Dayton
      – Avon Dixon Agency –

    • Nick Doetsch
      – Pasadena Boat Works –

    • Larry Elias
      – Heartland –

    • Mark Goodman
      – Gingerville Marine Center –

    • Lewis Hardy
      - Composite Yachts -

    • Sheila Jones
      – Annapolis Boat Shows –

    • James Jordan
      – Port Annapolis Marina –

    • Andy Lancos
      - Oasis Marinas -

    • Wendy Madden
      - M Yacht Services -

    • John Norton
      - Annapolis Harbor Boatyard -

    • Christie Stillwaugh
      – Safe Harbor Marinas –

    • Matt Sansbury
      – Yacht Brokers of Annapolis –

    • Dirk Schwenk
      – BayLaw LLC –

    • Jane Tayman
      – Trident Funding Corp. –

    • Mike Waldow
      – Bluewater Yacht Yard Annapolis –

    • Scott Wanner
      – HUB International –

    • JJ Williams
      – Osprey Composites –