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Two recreational boating industry leaders inducted into NMMA's Hall of Fame

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 24 Sep 2024 16:35 PDT
2024 NMMA Hall of Fame Inductee: Steve Potts, Mark Schwabero © National Marine Manufacturers Association

The NMMA announced today the induction of two industry veterans into the NMMA Hall of Fame, its most prestigious honor. Steve Potts, founder and CEO of Scout Boats and Mark Schwabero, retired Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation, will be presented with the 2024 NMMA Hall of Fame Award during the sold-out International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, 4th Floor, Tampa Bay Ballroom, in Tampa, Fla.

2024 NMMA Hall of Fame Inductee: Steve Potts

Steve Potts has had a passion for boatbuilding his entire life. During his high school years, he built a 14-foot boat called a Scout for a Charleston, S.C.,-based dealer, The Outboard Shop. It sold well and earned a reputation locally for being tough and durable.

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