The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced updates to its board of directors.
New board members include Kristina Hebert, president and CEO of Wards Marine Electric, and Heather Lougheed, president of the BoatUS Foundation.
“I’m honoured to join ABYC’s board of directors, as ABYC’s trusted standards play a critical role in keeping boaters safe and enhancing the experience for everyone on the water,” said Lougheed.
Hebert added: “ABYC has been instrumental in the structural and operational foundation at Wards Marine Electric, providing essential frameworks that guide our practices.
“By serving on the board, I aim to leverage my experience and network to enhance ABYC’s initiatives, expand its influence, and ultimately contribute to improving safety standards and career development within our industry.”
The board also includes Christina Paul, chair; Cindy Squires, vice chair; Pete Chisholm, technical chair; Derek Rhymes, treasurer and Jeff Wasil, past chair.
The new board members were elected at ABYC’s annual AGM held in conjunction with its 17th annual Standards Week.
