Sharon Russell first female president of Marine Qld
by Marine Qld on 22 Mar 2010
Marine Queensland President, Sharon Russell. Denby Browning
In an industry first, Sharon Russell from Riviera Syndication has been elected as the first female President of Marine Queensland. Her election is also a first for the marine industry nationally.
Marine Queensland has elected a new Board at its Annual General Meeting at the Tinnie and Tackle Show, 19 March 2010.
Sharon Russell was first elected to the Marine Queensland Board on 2006 and was elected as Vice President in 2009.
Sharon is a Director of Riviera Syndication, which specializes in the syndication of Riviera Cruisers worldwide and owns a travel agency to look after Riviera Syndication owners. Sharon along with her husband John owned and ran Boatshare Australia, Yachtshare and John Crawford Marine until they sold those to concentrate on Riviera Syndication.
Sharon grew up in a high performance engine building and boat racing (Waggott) family in Sydney, having competed in NSW, QLD and Australian outboard racing championships.
The 2010 Board of Directors is:
President -
Sharon Russell; Riviera Syndication
Immediate Past President -
Barry Jenkins; Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Vice President -
Keith Hall; Incredible Charters
Treasurer -
Mike Orsmond; Global Force Marine
Committee -
Peter Murrell; Maritime Lawyer
Tim Sayer; Gold Coast Marine Centre
Des Thompson; Moreton Bay Boat Club
Tony Ross; Ensign Ship Brokers
Greg Nickerson; Northside Marine
John Gooding; Outlaw Charters
Secretary and General Manager -
Don Jones; Marine Queensland.
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