Press Release: President's Welcome + Keynote Speaker Highlight Day-2 - MRA Educational Conference and Trade Show

President's Welcome & Keynote Speaker

Highlight Day-2 of:

MRA Educational Conference and Trade Show

 The 51st Annual Marine Recreation Association

(MRA) Educational Conference & Trade Show,

is set for October 16th through the 18th at the

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in beautiful La Jolla, California.

The 2023 Educational Conference & Trade Show will kick-off on Monday, October 16th with the annual MRA Golf Tournament in the morning followed by special Electric Boat Sea-Trials at the Safe Harbor Sunroad Marina in the afternoon, and the Conference Welcome Reception that evening.

Kate Pearson, MRA President, will formally open the 2023 Conference and welcome all attendees on Tuesday, October 17^th at 8:30 AM following the early morning breakfast in the Trade Show pavilion. Kate will also present the Darryl McConnell Leadership Award and MRA Innovation Award to the well-deserved recipients and announce the results of the MRA Board elections and new Officers for the coming year.

This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Katheryn Burchett, Executive Vice President, Western Operations, Safe Harbor Marinas, who will present her philosophy and practice of The Art and Science of Operational Excellence dedicated to providing exceptional service and memorable experiences to the global boating community.

Prior to joining Safe Harbor, Katheryn held leadership roles at JC Penny in both strategy and operations and has successfully transitioned that experience to the marine industry working with her exceptional team to care for boaters, develop professional careers, and steward the environment through an ever-evolving industry.

The 2023 Conference theme, Acknowledgment and Appreciation, will focus on the future, looking forward to new challenges and achievements in the marine industry. The Conference will feature a broad prospectus of industry experts and information covering key industry operations, management, and marketing concerns. The Marine Trade Show will present the latest technology, products, and services from leading industry vendors and contractors focused on innovation, growth, and profitability as the marine industry evolves in today’s changing world.

Special hotel rates are also being offered at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Resort from October 14th to the 18th, and attendees are invited to come early and stay late to enjoy the wonderful Southern California weather and amenities overlooking the white sand beaches and blue Pacific Ocean.

Registration and event information for the

2023 MRA Educational Conference & Trade Show is

posted now on the MRA website at 

www.marina.org or

go directly to the Conference website at

https://marina.swoogo.com/2023conf/begin

The Marine Recreation Association is a professional organization that represents marina owners, operators, and industry professionals located throughout the western United States with additional members in Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Created more than 50 years ago, the MRA actively promotes and represents recreational boating interests while providing educational management and operations seminars, and information for marine industry owners, operators, and staff.

For additional information about the MRA and all of its activities and interests,

please contact Mariann Timms by phone at (209) 334-0661 or email at mra@marina.org.