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Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names Mitch Feathers Operations Manager

KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced today the appointment of Mitch Feathers to Operations Manager. In his new role, Feathers leads the Outboard Operations and Outboard Demand Planning teams, with a focus on sales order management, customer service, demand forecasting and production planning.

“Mitch has consistently demonstrated strong operational leadership and a deep understanding of our business,” said Corey Turnbow, Supply Chain Director, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “His experience and commitment to collaboration make him well suited to lead these teams as we strengthen our supply chain and support our customers.”

Feathers has been a member of the Yamaha team for five years. Most recently, he served as Operations Supervisor supporting outboard operations and demand planning initiatives while working closely with cross-functional teams to improve order management and production alignment.

Feathers reports directly to Corey Turnbow, Supply Chain Director, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit.

Yamaha Marine products are marketed throughout the United States and around the world. Yamaha Marine Engine Systems, based in Kennesaw, Ga., supports its 2,000 U.S. dealers and boat builders with marketing, training and parts for Yamaha’s full line of products and strives to be the industry leader in reliability, technology and customer service. Yamaha Marine is the only outboard brand to have earned NMMA®’s C.S.I. Customer Satisfaction Index award every year since its inception. Visit www.yamahaoutboards.com.

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Contacts

Serena Malone
Public Relations Specialist
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
Mobile: (678) 832-9158
serena_malone@outlook.com

Neal Wheaton
Wilder+Wheaton for
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
Mobile: (404) 317-0698
neal.wheaton@gmail.com

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Contacts

Serena Malone
Public Relations Specialist
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
Mobile: (678) 832-9158
serena_malone@outlook.com

Neal Wheaton
Wilder+Wheaton for
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit
Mobile: (404) 317-0698
neal.wheaton@gmail.com

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