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 1975, 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
      James Jordan
      Port Annapolis Marina

    • Treasurer
      Rob Sola
      Diversified Marine & Bay Shore Marine

    • Secretary
      Lauren Mahoney
      Pocket Yacht Company

    • Vice President – Anne Arundel area
      Mathew Sansbury
      Yacht Brokers of Annapolis

    • Vice President – Baltimore County area
      Jim High
      Upper Bay Boating magazine

    • Vice President – Eastern Shore
      Jane Tayman
      Intercoastal Financial

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

    • Vice President – Upper Bay
      Patrick Callahan
      Worton Creek Marina

    • Immediate Past President
      Mike Bonicker
      ABYC

    • Jay Dayton
      Avon Dixon Agency

    • Larry Elias
      Heartland

    • Mark Goodman
      Gingerville Marine Center

    • Rob Hardy
      Composite Yacht

    • Sheila Jones
      Annapolis Boat Shows

    • Kenny Repka
      Oasis Marinas

    • Wendy Madden
      M Yacht Services

    • John Norton
      Annapolis Harbor Boatyard

    • Christie Stillwaugh
      Safe Harbor Marinas

    • Dirk Schwenk
      BayLaw LLC

    • Mike Waldow
      MESCO

    • Scott Wanner
      HUB International

    • JJ Williams
      Osprey Composites

    • Matt Benhoff
      Annapolis School of Seamanship

    • Erik Lostrom
      Haven Harbour Marinas