BOATING REALLY IS THE LIFE!

The Connecticut Marine Trades Association (CMTA) is instrumental to the well being of the industry by promoting the interests of recreational boating, improving industry conditions, monitoring legislative and regulatory issues, and advancing the education of those in the industry in Connecticut.

CMTA will maintain the highest standards in providing its members with the best service possible to include the successful implementation of the objectives presented in the Annual Course for Action.

CMTA is a not-for-profit trade association representing the recreational boating and related marine industries in our state. Founded in 1954 by a dedicated group of volunteers, CMTA exists for the benefit of the boating industry in Connecticut.

CMTA has nearly 300 member businesses and is known as the recreational boating industry's voice in Connecticut dealing with government agencies and affiliated local and national organizations on all issues affecting the boating industry.

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CMTA Leadership 1954 – 2012

1954-56 Paul Birbarie

1985-86 Wayne Burdick

1957-58 Ralph Fladd, D

1987-89 Grant Westerson

1959 Eedward Varick, D

1990-91 Will Morissey

1960 William Petzold, Sr., D

1992-03 Russ Lennon, R

1961 Ralph Bogie, D

1994    Vin Petrella, R

1962-63 Glen Wayne, D

1995-96 John Izzo

1964-65 Edward Olsen, R

1997-98 Cal Fordham

1966-67 Christian Bayreuther, R

1999-00 Scott masse

1968-70 Doran (Dick) Podoloff, D

2001-02 Tom Law

1971-72 Alan Berrien, R

2003-04 Tom krivickas

1973-74 Dave Olson, R

2005-06 Ted sailer

1975-77 Donald Singer, D

2007-08 Don MacKenzie 

1978-80 Steve Kost, D

2009-11 Kathleen Burns

1981-82 William Swartzbaugh, R

2012 Bob Petzold

1983-84 Dennis Snow. D