NMMA's Vasilaros Inducted to USCG National Boating Safety Advisory Council
Last week, Nicole Vasilaros, NMMA senior vice president of government relations and legal affairs, was inducted to the United States Coast Guard's National Boating Safety Advisory Council by USCG Vice Admiral Dan Abel, Deputy Commandant for Operations in Cape May, New Jersey. The Council consistently provides invaluable advice to the USCG on safety matters and as NMMA works closely with the USCG and advocates on safety issues on behalf of members, Vasilaros' involvement on the Council will ensure a voice for the broader recreational boating industry. In addition to Vasilaors, other industry representatives on the Council include Wayne Burdick, marine industry consultant, Pete Chisholm, Mercury Marine, Jim Emmons, Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA), Bruce Rowe, Forever Resorts, David Slikkers, S2 Yachts, Wanda Kenton Smith, Kenton Smith Marketing, and Tim Williams, Edgewater Boats.