Zach Hutcheson has been announced as Correct Craft’s new chief executive officer (CEO), with effect from April 1 2026.
The announcement is part of Correct Craft’s 2026 leadership transition plan, following Bill Yeargin’s earlier statement that he will be stepping down as CEO on March 31 2026.
On April 1 2026, Bill will transition to Correct Craft’s board chair, with Zach, who is currently the company’s chief financial officer (CFO), assuming both the CEO role and becoming a Correct Craft board member.
Zach joined Correct Craft in 2014 and has served in several different roles during the past 11 years.
In addition to his current CFO role, he also oversees Correct Craft’s portfolio of innovation and companies.
As Correct Craft continues to grow, I am committed to the ongoing stewardship and development of our company’s unique and wonderful culture.
Zach Hutcheson
Zach has both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in accounting. He has also taken postgraduate courses at Harvard, Stanford, The Wharton School, Singularity University, and Villanova University. Zach is also a Certified Lean Six Sigma black belt.
Bill and Zach will work closely together for the next nine months to ensure a smooth transition for the organisation.
“It is an honour for me to be appointed as Correct Craft’s next CEO, effective April 1. Correct Craft has an amazing 100-year story, and our team believes the company’s best days are still ahead,” said Zach.
“As Correct Craft continues to grow, I am committed to the ongoing stewardship and development of our company’s unique and wonderful culture.
“We have a platform that has done a lot of good, and our team is committed to continue Making Life Better.”
Leadership transition
Bill added: “I have worked with Zach for 11 years and am confident he will do a great job continuing our focus on people, performance, and philanthropy.
“I look forward to helping Zach and the entire Correct Craft team in any way I can. I, too, believe the company’s best days are still ahead.”
As Correct Craft prepares for this leadership transition and entry into its second century, the company says it remains committed to its mission to Making Life Better.
Correct Craft is based in Florida, with global operations. The Correct Craft group consists of Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, and Revel boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Ingenity Electric, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks.
