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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced the induction of Kris Carroll, president of Grady-White Boats, into the Hall of Fame — the association’s highest honor. Carroll is the first female to ever receive this honor and will be presented with the award during the opening session of IBEX Online, September 29 at 10:30 a.m. EST.
Carroll started as a production control clerk at Grady-White in 1975, becoming the first woman to work her way up to president in a boat manufacturing company. Her hard work, commitment to excellence and focus on creating exceptional customer relationships has propelled Grady-White to the top of its industry.
“I’m humbled and privileged to bestow the 2020 NMMA Hall of Fame Award to Kris Carroll, for her 45 years of dedication, love and service to Grady-White and the recreational boating industry,” says Frank Hugelmeyer, NMMA president. “It is a particular honor to note that as our first female recipient, Kris has blazed a trail for future female marine leaders, and her legacy will be imprinted on our industry for generations to come.”
Carroll is in her fifth generation of serving the recreational boating industry and serves in active leadership roles with the NMMA and the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
To read more about Carroll and previous NMMA Hall of Fame inductees, visit nmma.org.
