Industry Pathway
Dealer Week | Dec 6 - 9, 2026 | Tampa Convention Center
Tap into Industry Experts and Solution Providers
New for 2026, the Industry Pathway at Dealer Week gives you the chance to connect marine dealers with innovative solution providers and industry experts shaping the future of marine retail. These sponsored sessions spotlight trusted partners who understand the unique challenges and opportunities within dealership operations and deliver targeted solutions to help your business thrive.
Sponsored Sessions for a unified Boating Industry
The new Industry Pathway at Dealer Week is designed for dealership professionals who want to stay ahead of industry trends, discover innovative solutions, and learn directly from the companies shaping the future of marine retail.
Every session in the Industry Pathway is rooted in the day-to-day realities of running a dealership
Allison Miller
Speaker
Cutting Through the AI Hype: What Marine Dealers Actually Need to Know
As a VP of Innovation at Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), Allison Miller leads enterprise innovation to drive business results. She aligns learning strategy with product, sales, and growth initiatives, ensuring teams have the product knowledge, industry insight, and capabilities needed to execute effectively. Known for connecting strategy to execution, Allison champions continuous learning, sales enablement, and cross-functional collaboration.
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Speaker details to be announced.
Casey & John Mommer
Speakers
Lead Shark: The Future of Advertising and Lead Generation
Casey and John Mommer are partners at Blue Ocean Media House, serving as CEO and CMO. Casey previously worked with Red Bull and CBS, while John spent 12 years as Marketing Director for HO Sports/Hyperlite. Both competed as professional water-skiers and bring deep marine-industry experience to Blue Ocean, where they help boat dealers connect advertising investments to qualified leads and boat sales.
Michele Goldsmith
Moderator
Removing Friction: Creating a Seamless Journey from Discovery to Lifelong Boating
Moderated by Michele Goldsmith, Vice President and General Manager at Soundings Trade Only.
Featuring panelists Thomas Bates, Chief Revenue Officer of Correct Craft; Kevin Williams, Vice President, North American Marketing at the NMMA; and Alisdair Martin, Head of Industry Relations at Boats Group.
Brent Wierson
Speaker
The State of Boating: Trends, Opportunities and What Marine Businesses Can Do Next
Brent Wierson is the Vice President of Sales and Services for Storable's Marine Division (Molo | Stellar), where he leads innovative software solutions for marinas and boat rental businesses. With over 15 years of industry experience, Brent founded White Sunrise Software and later launched Stellar Software, helping transform marina and rental operations through technology that simplifies workflows, increases revenue, and elevates customer experiences.
Doug Sexton
Speaker
The Talent Advantage: Attract, Develop, Compensate & Keep Great People
Doug Sexton is President and owner of V20 Recruiting + Consulting, a specialized executive search firm serving the Marine, RV, Powersports, Outdoor Power Equipment and related industries. His marine career spans more than 30 years, including roles with Outboard Marine Corporation, Tracker Marine, Brunswick Boat Group, Larson Boats, Chris-Craft and Godfrey Marine. Doug joined V20's predecessor, Lonski & Associates, in 2016 and acquired the company in 2019.
In today's marketplace, we're not separate businesses serving a common customer, we're one industry working toward shared success. The challenges dealers face are interconnected, and the best solutions come from collaboration across every corner of the industry.
