STIDD hires business developer; seats to be featured on Wicked Tuna
STIDD Systems has hired marine industry veteran, Sean O’Leary in the newly-formed position of Seat Business Development. O’Leary spent the past 14-years in marine magazine and digital advertising sales. Starting his publishing career at Time, Inc’s Marine Group, O’Leary managed multiple sales territories and was advertising director for Salt Water Sportsman and Yachting magazines. In 2004, O’Leary co-founded Boat Digest and Center Console Angler. Before joining STIDD, O’Leary was publisher for Soundings and director of advertising for the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show Daily. In addition to his seat business development role, Sean will oversee STIDD’s online seat marketing and PR efforts and will develop new, and enhance existing customer relationships. O’Leary, who was hired by Walter Gezari, STIDD CEO, will begin immediately and will join Fred Miner, Sales Manager and Rich Wagner, Program Manager, at the upcoming Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 30th thru November 3rd, 2014.
“We are delighted to be joined by Sean O’Leary. His extensive marine industry experience and understanding of our niche market will be of great value to our continuing ability to satisfy the needs of our customers,” stated Walter Gezari. “Sean will spend a lot of time selling new OEM accounts and reinforcing our STIDD philosophy of providing innovative, military-tested products to meet every customer’s need.”
“I am thrilled to be on board with STIDD. Walter Gezari, whom I’ve known for more than ten years has built a model for success. STIDD seats are the gold standard in the marine industry and I could not be happier representing the company,” said Sean O’Leary. “I look forward to bolstering market share growth in the U.S. and globally.” Feel free to contact Sean on his mobile phone at (203) 551.1247 or email: soleary@stidd.com.
‘Wicked Tuna’ sails out to sea on STIDD Seats
STIDD Systems’ comfortable helm seats and sturdy pedestals continued to perform on Season 3 of NatGeo TV’s hit show, Wicked Tuna. STIDD, based in Greenport, NY manufactures a line of military seating and ergonomic seating for the U.S. Coast Guard, custom yacht builders worldwide, and the commercial marine industry. STIDD seats appear on the hit show in the pilothouses of all of the boats that are competing for the largest bluefin tuna catch. “Partnering with the National Geographic Channel and the Wicked Tuna crew has been a fun opportunity for us,” stated Walter Gezari, CEO of STIDD Systems. Rich Wagner, Program Manager at STIDD added, “These guys are hard core fisherman seeking more than guts and glory. The captain and crew are piloting the best sport fishing boats with top-of-the-line electronics and equipment. Wagner added, “It’s only fitting that the captain and crew members are supported and protected during this arduous effort with strong, comfortable and robustly built STIDD Series 500 “Admiral” helm seats.”
STIDD Systems, a world-class manufacturer of ergonomic marine seating, will once again display its latest full-line of luxury and commercial seats at the 2014 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. Visit the STIDD team at booth # 618-620 in the yacht designer’s tent.
