NW yacht brokers name Bonnie Bergquist association manager
SEATTLE, May 24, 2007 – The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association (www.nwyachtbrokers.com), a regional trade group of over 340 recreational boat brokers and dealers with headquarters in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, has promoted Bonnie Bergquist to the position of association manager.
 As NYBA association manager, Bergquist will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and business development activities of the association along with oversight of administrative staff. Additionally, she will continue to manage the annual Lake Union Boats Afloat Show, which has grown in recent years to become the largest floating boat show on the west coast. Bergquist joined NYBA in 2005 and has previously held association positions as boat show coordinator, boat show director and communications manager.
“Since coming on board in 2004, Bonnie has played an instrumental role in helping to grow the Lake Union Boats Afloat Show,” said Patrick Kelley, CPYB, President of the Board of the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association. “Her fresh perspective, discipline and enthusiasm for our industry will help guide NYBA as we grow and enhance the value of the association to our members.”
The Northwest native is a life-long boater and has a Bachelor or Arts degree from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash. She is active with a variety of community and industry associations including the South Lake Union Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Marine Trade Association, Center for Wooden Boats, and Affiliated Associations of America .
About the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association
The Northwest Yacht Brokers Association (www.nwyachtbrokers.com) is a non-profit marine trade group founded in 1988 consisting of over 340 marine brokers, dealers and other industry professionals representing over 230 marine-related businesses in the Pacific Northwest. Subscribing to the strictest code of ethics, NYBA members are committed to bringing integrity and professionalism to the buying and selling process of new and previously owned pleasure craft. NYBA plays an active role in marine youth and education programs and is active in creating a greater interest in the welfare and safety of the boating public. Along with the Northwest Marine Trade Association, NYBA's January and September Boats Afloat Shows connect thousands of boating enthusiasts with marine professionals and the finest pleasure craft the Northwest has to offer.
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