Speakers
CRDC 2025
Ben Palmer
President and CEO of Marine Products Corporation
Buck Pegg
Founder of Chaparral Boats
Buck Pegg founded Chaparral Boats in Fort Lauderdale in 1965. He serves as executive vice president and over see’s operations of engineering and manufacturing. After 56 years, Buck still plays a major role in our boat building and can often be found in the plant showing employees useful tips and tricks
Ann Baldree
Senior Vice President
Ann Baldree, a native of Nashville, Georgia, began her career with Chaparral Boats in 1981 and over the years has been a visionary and integral part of the leadership of the company. In 2008 she was awarded the coveted Darlene Briggs Woman of the Year and in in 2015 was the first female in the marine industry to receive the STEP Ahead Award. Ann is a corporate Senior Vice President and oversees the sales and customer service operations of the company. Ann is very passionate about the company, its employees, dealers and customers.
Mike Fafard
Senior Vice President
Mike Fafard is the Senior Vice President and has been with Chaparral and Robalo for 16 years!
About the Event
We are excited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Chaparral Boats. We have an exciting meeting planned and we look forward to spending time with you at the beautiful Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida. We will have exciting new Chaparral and Robalo models, corporate updates and a great opportunity to spend time together celebrating our mutual success.
We can't wait to see you all there!!
REGISTRATION
Please make all reservations through this registration site and all changes through the Chaparral and Robalo Conference Coordinator.Do Not Contact the Club or Hotel to Make Reservations.
We need your cooperation to avoid any rooming issues including early arrivals and late departures. Rooms are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Please register online by the registration deadline.
Conference Coordinator
Debra Knudsondknudson@chaparralboats.com
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Ocean Reef Club
201 Ocean Reef Drive
Key Largo, Florida 33037
305-367-2611
Please note any additional rooms and attendees are the responsibility of your dealership. Please refer to the travel page for more information.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Ocean Reef Club
201 Ocean Reef Drive<
Key Largo, Florida 33037
305-367-2611
Dealer's Room:
Your dealership will receive one complimentary room for up to two people, which will include meals at group functions. This room is allocated for the primary dealership only and does not apply to additional locations. The accommodations are provided by Chaparral and Robalo and only apply to Monday and Tuesday night. Checkout is Wednesday by 11 AM.Any additional rooms and attendees are the responsibility of your dealership. Should you need an additional room for family members, additional dealership locations or representatives from your dealership during the Dealer Conference, charges, including meals at group functions, per day are as follows: Single (one person) $525 plus taxes and fees, Double (two people) $775 plus taxes and fees. More than two occupants will be charged extra for food. Please refer to the chart above for rates on additional rooms and nights.
Any additional rooms and attendees are the responsibility of your dealership.
Please refer to the chart above for rates on additional rooms and nights.
*Please note that cancellations must be received by July 17th. If you cancel after July 17th, your dealer account will be charged the full amount of your accommodations.
Schedule
CRDC Event Agenda
August-19
Registration
Exhibits Open
Welcome Dinner
August-20
Breakfast
Exhibits Open
Lunch
Exhibits Open
Business Meeting
- BEN PALMER - PRESIDENT
- BUCK PEGG - FOUNDER
- ANN BALDREE - SENIOR VP
- MIKE FAFARD - SENIOR VP
Cocktail Hour
Awards Celebration Dinner
August-21