After successfully running Seastrike Boats for 33 years, Rosanne Gillis has decided to retire and spend time with her family. The new principals are Bill and Tom Thies, respectively Chief Executive Officer and Operations Manager, and Ray Klappert, Production and Quality Control Manager. Ray has over thirty years of experience in the boat business and an extensive background in boat manufacturing, service and sales. Bill and Tom ran a number of very successful beer distributors in Florida until 2001. Both have strong management backgrounds and have been avid boaters all their lives.

In order to assist their transition into the marine industry, they have retained the services of marine industry veteran Ed Kunuty.  Ed’s experience with Mako Boats, Boston Whaler, Edgewater and Everglades Boats just to name a few will prove invaluable in marketing the new company.

Seastrike Boats LLC plans to continue building the most popular existing models as well as expand the line into larger fishing boats.  “We plan to invest in a new manufacturing facility and new boat designs to expand the business,” said Bill Thies. “We are in this for the long haul and plan to work hard to expand the dealer network and develop innovative ideas to grow our business.”

Seastrike Boats has retained the services of Richard Lewis Communications as its public relations agency as the new company begins planning for the future. Richard Lewis Communications’ marine clients include Tohatsu Outboards and Nissan Marine.

Any inquiries should be directed to Seastrike Boats, 950 NW 72nd Street, Miami, FL.  33150; Phone: 305 696-3232; Fax: 305 696-3233; Email: sales@seastrikeboats.com or visit our web site at www.seastrikeboats.com

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