Please select your home edition
Edition
North Sails Loft 57 Podcast

Tillie Fowler to join NMMA as Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 11 Aug 2021 19:40 PDT

NMMA announced today the hire of Tillie Fowler as its new senior vice president of government relations and regulatory affairs. Fowler will officially join the NMMA on August 30 and oversee the Association's advocacy work at the federal, state, and international levels of government.

"I am thrilled to welcome Tillie to the NMMA team. Her extensive policy and legislative experience across a broad range of issues in both the public and private sectors will no doubt help advance NMMA's strategic priorities to protect and grow boating, and ensure prosperity of the recreational boating industry," said NMMA President Frank Hugelmeyer.

Most recently, Fowler served as senior vice president of advocacy and government relations for the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), an association of 140,000 members where she managed a team of 20 focused on federal, state, grassroots and PAC advocacy.

To read more please go to the original article.

Related Articles

New tariff announcements continue
Brazil and Copper imports face 50% tariff Yesterday, President Donald Trump announced additional plans to impose new tariff rates on imports from several countries, including Brazil and the Philippines. Posted on 10 Jul
Trump Administration announces new tariffs
Implementation delayed to Aug. 1 President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariff rates on imports from several countries starting on Aug. 1, citing what he described as unfair trade practices and persistent trade imbalances. Posted on 8 Jul
President Trump signs the "One Big Beautiful Bill"
The enactment of this pro-growth tax code is critical to supporting small businesses On Friday, President Trump signed what he referred to as "one big beautiful bill" — legislation that preserves key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA). Posted on 7 Jul
April report: New boat sales dip
NMMA's latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report NMMA's latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report, covering rolling period from May 2024 through April 2025, points to continued headwinds with new powerboat retail unit sales down 9% year-to-date compared to same period last year. Posted on 7 Jul
Push for advancement of Senate tax provisions
NMMA and several member companies signed a joint industry letter urging leaders to pass the bill The Senate passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on July 1, marking a significant step forward for key provisions long championed by the manufacturing sector. Posted on 3 Jul
NMMA supports industry letter
Urging commerce to revise Section 232 implementation process The letter emphasizes the need for a more transparent and targeted approach to avoid unintended harm to U.S. manufacturing Posted on 30 Jun
NMMA Canada hosts successful 2025 Day on the Hill
Building momentum for repeal of luxury tax NMMA Canada wrapped another highly successful Day on the Hill in Ottawa this month, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and policymakers to advance priorities critical to Canada's recreational boating sector. Posted on 26 Jun
NMMA members meet with Rep. Mike Collins
A group of NMMA leaders visited Capitol Hill last week As part of NMMA's continued advocacy efforts following the 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC), a group of NMMA leaders visited Capitol Hill last week to meet with Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10). Posted on 19 Jun
Soft demand continues with bright spots
Key findings from the March 2025 NMMA Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data report The latest data from NMMA's Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report, covering the rolling period from April 2024 through March 2025, offers a tempered view of the recreational boating market Posted on 6 Jun
U.S. announces tariff increase on steel & aluminum
Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum will double from 25% to 50% On May 30, President Donald Trump announced that Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum will double from 25% to 50%, effective Wednesday, June 4. Posted on 3 Jun
RS Sailing 2021 - FOOTERNorth Sails Loft 57 PodcastMaritimo M75