About MTAM

Marine Trades Association of Maryland

 

Who We Are

We are a not for profit dedicated to promoting the recreational marine industry in Maryland. 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 programs 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
      Safe Harbor Annapolis Marina

    • Treasurer
      Rob Sola

    • Secretary
      Mike Waldow
      MESCO

    • 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

    • Vice President – Upper Bay
      Charlie Petosa
      David Walters Yachts

    • Immediate Past President
      Mike Bonicker
      ABYC

    • Sheila Jones
      Annapolis Boat Shows

    • John Norton
      Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard

    • Matt Benhoff
      Annapolis School of Seamanship

    • Jay Dayton
      Alera Group

    • Erik Lostrom
      Chesapeake College

    • Amanda Funk
      Compass Maritime Group

    • Rob Hardy
      Composite Yacht

    • Scott Wanner
      HUB International

    • Lauren Cook
      Pocket Yacht Company

    • Bill Brandon
      Washburns Boatyard

    • Doug Kohlenstein
      JLK Insurance