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  • Brownell Boat Stands appoints Matt Duggan as VP to boost leadership team.
  • Duggan to enhance brand awareness, leveraging extensive marine industry experience.
  • Brownell aims to expand U.S. reach, emphasising customer service excellence.

Brownell Boat Stands & Equipment, manufacturer of the highest-quality, safest boat storage equipment on the market, now in its 70th year of operation, announced the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Matt Duggan in the role of VP of Sales & Business Development.

Duggan joins Brownell with a wealth of marine industry experience, having most recently spent the last three years with Edson Marine in New Bedford, Mass., where he worked with both OEM and retail customers as the Sales Director for both power and sail.

Building brand awareness

Prior to his time with the dealership, Duggan served as the Regatta Director at Sail Newport

Prior to his time with the dealership, Duggan served as the Regatta Director at Sail Newport. In addition to his professional career in the marine space, Duggan has been sailing since the age of seven.

In his new role, Duggan will service existing clients, while spearheading initiatives to drive brand awareness and build future relationships.

We’re thrilled to welcome Matt to the team,” said Alex Kavanaugh, president, Brownell Boat Stands. “We’re confident that his industry experience along with his lifelong passion for boating will further Brownell’s commitment to exemplary customer service. Matt’s expertise is sure to help expand the company’s reach and recognition across the U.S.”

Brownell legacy

I’m very excited to be a part of the Brownell legacy,” Duggan said. “I absolutely love sales — working with a customer to improve their experience on the water, or with a yard to create a safer and more efficient environment for their customers is a great feeling.”

Working in an industry that I truly care about is a gift and I look forward to being a part of Brownell's trusted and successful history.”

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