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 – 2009

1954-56 Paul Birbarie

1983-84 Dennis Snow. D

1957-58 Ralph Fladd, D

1985-86 Wayne Burdick

1959 Eedward Varick, D

1987-89 Grant Westerson

1960 William Petzold, Sr., D

1990-91 Will Morissey

1961 Ralph Bogie, D

1992-03 Russ Lennon, R

1962-63 Glen Wayne, D

1994    Vin Petrella, R

1964-65 Edward Olsen, R

1995-96 John Izzo

1966-67 Christian Bayreuther, R

1997-98 Cal Fordham

1968-70 Doran (Dick) Podoloff, D

1999-00 Scott masse

1971-72 Alan Berrien, R

2001-02 Tom Law

1973-74 Dave Olson, R

2003-04 Tom krivickas

1975-77 Donald Singer, D

2005-06 Ted sailer

1978-80 Steve Kost, D

2007-08 Don MacKenzie 

1981-82 William Swartzbaugh, R

2009-10 Kathleen Burns