Member Committees

View the NMTA Event Calendar for meeting dates/times.

Government Affairs/PAC Committee

The Government Affairs Committee acts on behalf of the recreational boating industry and the NMTA Board of Trustees as its voice on legislative issues and state laws which impact, or are related to, the interests and visibility of our industry.

This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend.

Committee Chair:
Tarin Todd, Foss Harbor Marina

Staff Contact:
Jay Jennings, VP & Dir. of Government Affairs
206-634-0911

Boat Show Committee

The Boat Show Committee oversees the production of all NMTA boat show events. The group is responsible for setting exhibitor display rates, show dates, hours, budgets and space allocation for each show.

This is a closed committee. All committee members are appointed to terms by the Board of Trustees.

Committee Chair:
Tori Parrott, Signature Yachts

Staff Contact:
Katie McPhail, Boat Show Director
206-634-0911

Marina & Boatyard Committee

Recognizing that marinas are an important sector of the recreational boating industry, the NMTA Marina & Boatyard Committee represents the interest of all member marinas and boatyards, identifies issues important to marinas, acts as a forum for discussing these issues, and determine actions for NMTA members and staff. This committee is also active in planning our annual NW Marina & Boatyard Conference

This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend. 

Committee Chair:
Brandon Baker, Port of Edmonds

Staff Contact:
Jay Jennings, VP & Director of Government Affairs
206-634-0911

Superyacht Northwest

Superyacht Northwest shares information relevant to the large yacht segment of the industry; addresses issues such as taxation, pilotage, manufacturing and career paths into world of super yachts; discusses promoting the Pacific Northwest as a destination for super yacht owners and operators to drive business for the members who provide service, repair and chandlery to large yachts.

All members are welcome to attend SYNW meetings.

Committee Chair: 
Ryan Rabatin, Dayboard Yacht Solutions

Staff Contact:
Jay Jennings, VP & Director of Government Affairs
206-634-0911

Grow Boating Committee

The Grow Boating Commitee oversees the management and allocation of NMTA’s regional Grow Boating fund, and determines what programs, events and promotions should be undertaken to encourage boating in the Northwest.

This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend. A member must attend three consecutive meetings to acquire voting rights when it comes to program decisions. Currently, the Grow Boating Committee meets annually to review Grant Applications.

Committee Chair:
Mike Kirshenbaum, Global Marine Insurance

Staff Contact:
Karsten McIntosh, Dir. of Communications
206-634-0911

Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Committee

The Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Committee provides guidance and support for the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show.

This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend. 

Committee Chair:
Larry Graf, Aspen Power Catamarans

Staff Contact:
Katie McPhail, Boat Show Director
206-634-0911

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee discusses promotions and incentive programs to attract new members to join NMTA and to retain current members, and examines new rewards and benefits to provide added value for NMTA membership.

This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend. 

Committee Chair: N/A

 

Staff Contact:
Wyatt Asbury, Membership Coordinator
206-634-0911