Peak State recreational marine industry body, Marine Queensland has elected a new Board at its Annual General Meeting held at the Tinnie and Tackle Show on the 19th of March 2010.

In an industry first, Sharon Russell from Riviera Syndication has been elected as the first female President of Marine Queensland.  Her election is also a first for the marine industry nationally.

Sharon was first elected to the Marine Queensland Board on 2006 and was elected as Vice President in 2009.

Sharon is a Director of Riviera Syndication, which specializes in the syndication of Riviera Cruisers worldwide and owns a travel agency to look after Riviera Syndication owners. Sharon along with her husband John owned and ran Boatshare Australia, Yachtshare and John Crawford Marine until they were sold to concentrate on Riviera Syndication. Sharon grew up in a high performance engine building and boat racing (Waggott) family in Sydney, having competed in NSW, QLD and Australian outboard racing championships. 

The 2010 Board of Directors is:

President -
Sharon Russell; Riviera Syndication

Immediate Past President -
Barry Jenkins; Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Vice President -
Keith Hall; Incredible Charters

Treasurer -
Mike Orsmond; Global Force Marine

Committee -
Peter Murrell; Maritime Lawyer
Tim Sayer; Gold Coast Marine Centre
Des Thompson; Moreton Bay Boat Club
Tony Ross; Ensign Ship Brokers
Greg Nickerson; Northside Marine
John Gooding; Outlaw Charters

Secretary and General Manager -
Don Jones; Marine Queensland.