August 25 - 27, 2020

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CHAPARRAL & ROBALO VIRTUAL BOAT SHOW

Bringing the show to you. Experience our extensive line up and immerse yourself within our 360° virtual tours, now available for select models.

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Speakers

CRDC 2021

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 55 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

Rick Hubbell

President

Rick Hubbell

President of Marine Products Corporation

Mr. Hubbell has been President of Marine Products Corporation since February of 2001. He has also been the President and Chief Executive Officer of RPC, Inc. (oil and gas services) since 1987 and CEO since April 2003. Mr. Hubbell serves on the Board of Directors for both of these companies. Previously, he was Executive Vice President of Rollins Communications, Inc., a media company. He joined Rollins, Inc. in 1970.

Ann Baldree

VP of Sales & Customer Service

Ann Baldree

VP of Sales & Customer Service

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

Engineering

Mike Fafard is the vice president of engineering and has been with Chaparral and Robalo for 15 years!

Ryan Swaims

Marketing Director

Ryan Swaims

Marketing Director

Ryan has been with Chaparral for Five years now and currently serves as the Marketing Director. Ryan has been instrumental in developing our website, studio imagery, and our corporate image and direction which includes the award-winning storefront boat show display.

Derek Cornelius

Purchasing Manager

Derek is a supply chain professional overseeing the Purchasing, Warehouse, BOM and Parts Departments. He is in his 28th year of employment with the company, and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Valdosta State University, and is Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM). He is a lifelong resident of Nashville, GA.

About the Event About Icon

On-Stage keynote speeches, product reveals and more will be streamed live from the Chaparral and Robalo Factory in Nashville, GA right to the main stage of the Virtual Conference center. You can access the conference center from any device with an internet connection - desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

We can't wait to see you all there!

Schedule

Schedule

CRDC Event Agenda

Day-1 August-25
2.00 PM
Mike Fafard
Rick Hubbell

Welcome

2.15 PM
Mike Fafard
Buck's Keynote Speech
2.30 PM
Ann Baldree
Ann Baldree

State of The Industry

3.00 PM
Ryan Swaims
Ryan Swaims

Marketing Update

3.30 - 4PM
Derek Cornelius
Derek Cornelius

Warehouse & Parts Update

4 - 5 PM
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Virtual Cocktail Hour - Q&A

Expo Hall Opens
Virtual Boat Show Opens

Day-2 August-26
11-11.30 AM
Wells Fargo Logo
WELLS FARGO

1.00 PM
Mercury Logo
Mercury

Dan Ryks

1.15 PM
Volvo Logo
VOLVO

2.00 PM
Mike Fafard
Chaparral - Mike Fafard

Chaparral's new product, changes & upgrades

2.30 PM
Chaparral Awards

Ann Baldree

3 - 4 PM
Event Logo
Virtual Cocktail Hour

Expo Halls Open

Day-3 August-27
11 AM
SeaDek Logo
SeaDek

1-1.15 PM
Yamaha Logo
YAMAHA

Brandon Broxon & Ben Speciale

1.30 PM
Simrad Logo
SIMRAD

Matt Holloway

2.00 PM
Mike Fafard
Robalo - Mike Fafard

Robalo's new product, changes & upgrades

2.30 PM
Robalo Awards

Ann Baldree

3.00 PM
Virtual cocktail hour

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