Derema Group strengthened its outdoor recreational sales and marketing services across the nation by adding two new dealer specialists.
Galadriel “G” Gaines will support Alaska, northern Washington and Western Canadian Derema clients. Aaron Bronson will cover the Oregon, Washington and Western British Columbian regions.
Derema Group President Kurt Forsman said, “We are confident that ‘G’ and Aaron’s expertise and enthusiasm will be invaluable assets to our team and our valued brands.”
Gains possesses extensive marine industry experience. She worked with a custom aluminum boat builder, where she learned various business aspects. Gaines also collaborated with an Alaskan marine retailer and supplier for commercial fishing fleets. Gaines has lived in Homer, Alaska, for 28 years and
has three adult children.
Bronson was raised in a family of boat builders and commercial fishermen and began working at a marina at age 16. After serving in the U.S. Coast Guard for nearly eight years, he began working on a charter boat. Bronson held sales management roles with suppliers such as Garmin, Sea-Dog Line and SmartPlug. He has experience in yacht commissioning, rigging and purchasing for a commercial boat builder.