Rinker Boat Company has announced that Kim Slocum will return as president and general manager, effective immediately. Bennington Marine recently acquired Rinker as part of the deal with Nautic Global Group that included Godfrey pontoons (Sanpan, Sweetwater, and Aqua Patio), Hurricane deck boats, and Polar Kraft aluminum fishing boats.
During Slocum’s previous time at the company, Rinker was an industry leader in sterndrive boats, such as the Express Cruiser and Captiva lines.
Slocum left Rinker Boats three years ago and describes his return to the company, based in Syracuse, IN, as a sort of homecoming. "During my absence, the Rinker brand and business remained near and dear to my heart and mind,” Slocum says. “I've remained active in the marine industry and have maintained contact with many of the employees, dealers and suppliers that I worked closely with throughout my career. I'm excited to reconnect with the Rinker 'family' and rebuild the strong relationships that were vital to this brands success."
Bennington CEO Jacob Vogel also lent his support to Slocum’s return. "The decision to bring Kim back into the fold with the Rinker Boat brand and campus was not a difficult one," he says. "Kim was instrumental in building this brand and is well known and respected throughout the industry and local community. We are ultimately confident in Kim's ability to re-energize the workforce, the Rinker brand, and the dealer network that has remained steadfastly loyal to a brand that has seen some tough times over the past several years."
