The Boat Show Committee oversees the production of all NMTA boat show events. The group is responsible for setting exhibitor display rates, show dates, hours, budgets and space allocation for each show.
Staff Contact: Katie McPhail, Boat Show Director 206-634-0911
Government Affairs/PAC Committee
The Government Affairs Committee acts on behalf of the recreational boating industry and the NMTA Board of Trustees as its voice on legislative issues and state laws which impact, or are related to, the interests and visibility of our industry.
This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend. View the NMTA Event Calendar for the next meeting date/time, or contact the committee's staff person.
Committee Chair: Neil Falkenburg, West Bay Marina
Staff Contact: Jay Jennings, Director of Government Affairs 206-634-0911
Grow Boating Committee
The Grow Boating Commitee oversees the management and allocation of NMTA's regional Grow Boating fund, and determines what programs, events and promotions should be undertaken to encourage boating in the Northwest.
This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend. A member must attend three consecutive meetings to acquire voting rights when it comes to program decisions. View the NMTA Event Calendar for the next meeting date/time, or contact the committee's staff person.
Committee Chair:
Staff Contact: Karsten McIntosh, Director of Communications 206-634-0911
Marina & Boatyard Committee
Recognizing that marinas are an important sector of the recreational boating industry, the NMTA Marina & Boatyard Committee represents the interest of all member marinas and boatyuards, identifies issues important to marinas, acts as a forum for discussing these issues, and determine actions for NMTA members and staff.
This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend. View the NMTA Event Calendar for the next meeting date/time, or contact the committee's staff person.
Committee Chair: Brandon Baker, Elliott Bay Marina
Staff Contact: Jay Jennings, Director of Government Affairs 206-634-0911
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee discusses promotions and incentive programs to attract new members to join NMTA and to retain current members, and examines new rewards and benefits to provide added value for NMTA membership.
This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend. View the NMTA Event Calendar for the next meeting date/time, or contact the committee's staff person.
Committee Chair:
Staff Contact:
206-634-0911
Paddling Committee
The Paddling Festival Committee oversees the production of the Northwest Paddling Festival. Working with vendors, coordinating schedules, allocating space, and executing promotional efforts are a few of the many tasks this committee does to ensure the success of the NWPF.
Committee Chair:
Staff Contact: Katie McPhail, Boat Show Director 206-634-0911
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show Committee
The ABAYS Committee provides guidance and support for the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show.
This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend. View the NMTA Event Calendar for the next meeting date/time or contact the committee's staff person, Katie McPhail, at katiemc@nmta.net.
Committee Chair:
Staff Contact: Katie McPhail, Boat Show Director 206-634-0911
Superyacht Committee
The Superyacht Committee shares information relevant to the large yacht segment of the industry; addresses issues such as taxation, pilotage, manufacturing and career paths into world of super yachts; discusses promoting the Pacific Northwest as a destination for super yacht owners and operators to drive business for the members who provide service, repair and chandlery to large yachts.
This is an open committee. All members are welcome to attend. View the NMTA Event Calendar for the next meeting date/time, or contact the committee's staff person.
Committee Chair:
Staff Contact: Jay Jennings, Director of Government Affairs 206-634-0911
