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		<title>Premier Receives 2025 CSI Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The National Marine Manufacturers Association recognized Premier for its exceptional build quality and customer service.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>PREMIER PONTOONS BECOMES 16-TIME WINNER OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AWARD</b></p>
<p><b><i>Exceptional Build Quality and Customer Service Propelled Premier to a Third Consecutive NMMA Satisfaction Award During the Miami International Boat Show.</i></b></p>
<p><b>Big Lake, Minn. February 16, 2026</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Premier Marine  was once again the recipient of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 2025 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award. It was the 16th time Premier has earned the award by receiving a score of 90% or higher in customer satisfaction after tabulating surveys from more than 275,000 boating enthusiasts.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Marine Industry CSI Awards celebrate boat and engine builders that consistently advance standards in craftsmanship, innovation, and owner support. As one of just a select few pontoon brands honored this year, Premier&#8217;s success underscores its commitment to delivering industry-best build quality and ownership experience.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Winning this award is an honor,” said Chris Carlson, owner and CEO of Premier Marine.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“But, it’s also something we as a company believe is our standard. An exceptional experience is what our customers expect. It’s a level of quality and customer service that we as a company work to deliver every single day.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Satisfaction Award was presented to Premier at the Miami International Boat Show, and it represents the second award the company has received in just one month. In January, Premier earned the NMMA Innovation award as chosen by boating industry journalists for the revolutionary Command Anchor system. It was the fourth time Premier had received the innovation award in the past five years.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We’re working hard to do all the right things,” said Carlson. “We’ve made a commitment to our customers and to our dealers that Premier is going to deliver pontoons that deliver on our brand promise of “going beyond”. That means pontoons that have the best build quality, the best ride, the best innovations, and the best ownership experience in the industry. And we’re doing it…it’s one of the biggest reasons Premier is the fastest growing pontoon brand in the industry, and we’re not slowing down.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That commitment can be seen throughout Premier’s 2026 lineup. From the all-new modern luxury of Intrigue to the premium build quality found in the easy to own and incredibly popular Sunscape series, Premier is once again redefining the pontoon category by listening to what dealers and customers want, and then delivering. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To learn more and see everything Premier has to offer for 2026 visit the Premier website at </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">pontoons.com</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or find your local Premier dealer at </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">pontoons.com/find-a-dealer</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
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<p><b><i>About Premier Marine</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></i></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Premier Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon boats under the Premier brand. Premier Marine holds numerous patents and trademarks on manufacturing elements such as the Premier Ricochet Ladder System</span></i><b><i> </i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and the PTX™ Technology performance package. The 30-year-old company sells its pontoons through boat dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. Premier Marine is headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota and owned by Envision Company located in Elk River, Minnesota. </span></i></p>
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		<title>Command Anchor Receives Innovation Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>NMMA and Boating Writers International honored the revolutionary anchor system as the winner of the 2026 Innovation award.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>PREMIER COMMAND ANCHOR WINS 2026 NMMA INNOVATION AWARD</b></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><b><i>The National Marine Manufacturers Association and boating journalists honored the revolutionary anchor system giving Premier its fourth innovation award in five years. </i></b></p>
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<p><b>Big Lake, Minn. January 23, 2026</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Premier Pontoons was recognized once again for their continuous innovation as the recipient of the 2026 Innovation Award by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI). The award was presented during the opening of the Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show, highlighting Premier’s ongoing commitment to boater-driven designs that elevate the boating experience and have helped shape the industry.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We’re so honored to receive this award for the Command Anchor,” said Casey Osterholt, Vice President of Engineering at Premier Marine. “I’m especially proud of our team who spent a lot of late nights getting this design just right. They obviously nailed it. The Command Anchor is super easy to use, and integrates perfectly with our PTX technology.”</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Command Anchor eliminates the hassle, clutter, and mess you find with traditional anchors. The powered design stows securely below deck within the PTX center tube and is controlled using Premier’s HelmVision touchscreen or bow-mounted foot controls. The system eliminates wet ropes, mud, and sore backs and remains securely stowed even in the roughest water. Featuring a Delta/plow-type anchor and heavy-duty chain, it also ensures reliable holding in the most challenging conditions. </span></p>
<p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-8351 aligncenter" src="/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_PREMIER-MARINE_MPLS-BOAT-SHOW_PSW18771_WEB-800x533.png" alt="" width="578" height="385" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_PREMIER-MARINE_MPLS-BOAT-SHOW_PSW18771_WEB-800x533.png 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_PREMIER-MARINE_MPLS-BOAT-SHOW_PSW18771_WEB-1600x1067.png 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_PREMIER-MARINE_MPLS-BOAT-SHOW_PSW18771_WEB-768x512.png 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_PREMIER-MARINE_MPLS-BOAT-SHOW_PSW18771_WEB.png 2458w" sizes="(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px" /></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The 2026 honor marks Premier’s fourth Innovation Award in five years, following wins for Troll &amp; Stow in 2024, Sunsation Angler with Open Water Panels in 2023, and Revolution Seating in 2022. The Innovation Awards celebrate manufacturers and suppliers wh</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">o introduce groundbreaking products to the r</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ecreational boating industry.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To experience the award-winning Command Anchor system and everything Premier has to offer in person, visit the Minneapolis Boat Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend through January 25, 2026. If you’re not in the Minneapolis area you can also catch Premier at other boat shows nationwide. Visit our <a href="https://www.pontoons.com/events/">events page</a> to find a show near you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can also see the Command Anchor in action right now or when you visit our YouTube Channel at Premier Marine Pontoons and search for Command Anchor.</span></p>
<p><iframe title="Command Anchor" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DsJY-bKVwN4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To learn more about Premier and our promise to take your boating experience beyond ordinary, visit the Premier website at </span><a href="http://www.pontoons.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">pontoons.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or find your local </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Premier dealer at </span><a href="http://pontoons.com/find-a-dealer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">pontoons.com/find-a-dealer</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><b><i>About Premier Marine</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></i></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Premier Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon boats under the Premier brand. Premier Marine holds numerous patents and trademarks on manufacturing elements such as the Premier Ricochet Ladder System</span></i><b><i> </i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and the PTX™ Technology performance package. The 30-year-old company sells its pontoons through boat dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. Premier Marine is headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota and owned by Envision Company located in Elk River, Minnesota. </span></i></p>
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		<title>People First Approach Fueling Premier&#8217;s Growth</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>See how Premier is winning customers and share in a down industry.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>PREMIER MARINE IS WINNING CUSTOMERS AND SHARE IN A DOWN INDUSTRY</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><em>Family Ownership and a People First Approach is Fueling Premier’s Growth Trajectory</em></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Big Lake, Minn. June 30, 2025</strong> – It’s a modern-day success story of a family-owned business making it in an industry dominated by large corporations. That’s the scenario being played out on the lakes, waterways, and marine dealerships across North America as Premier Marine, located in the small town of Big Lake, Minnesota is succeeding in a market where others are not. Over the past year, Premier has grown their dealer network by more than 25%, and earned the respect of the entire marine industry by operating with focus, heart, and putting people and relationships first.</p>
<p>In 2021, Premier was a brand that was on the brink before being purchased by the Carlson family. The marine industry had been facing stiff headwinds for some time…the kind of headwinds that led many manufacturers to either close their doors or sell to large corporations.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-7430 alignnone" src="/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2022_PREMIER-MARINE_HEADSHOTS_CHRIS-CARLSON_PSW_4173-800x534.jpg" alt="" width="378" height="253" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2022_PREMIER-MARINE_HEADSHOTS_CHRIS-CARLSON_PSW_4173-800x534.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2022_PREMIER-MARINE_HEADSHOTS_CHRIS-CARLSON_PSW_4173-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2022_PREMIER-MARINE_HEADSHOTS_CHRIS-CARLSON_PSW_4173-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2022_PREMIER-MARINE_HEADSHOTS_CHRIS-CARLSON_PSW_4173.jpg 8192w" sizes="(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px" /></p>
<p>Chris Carlson, the family patriarch and current Premier Marine CEO, saw something in Premier that appealed to his entrepreneurial spirit. It was a brand that at one time led the industry in both innovation and quality, and in many ways redefined what a pontoon was capable of. With a proven manufacturing track-record and a love for boating, Carlson believed Premier could lead the industry once again.</p>
<p>“I was looking for a business where I could leverage the lessons and success we gained over 25-years with Sportech (Carlson’s previous business) and combine that with something I was passionate about,” said Chris. “Premier was the perfect fit.”</p>
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<p><strong>Developing a Winning Culture</strong></p>
<p>Soon after the purchase in the spring of 2021, Carlson began the journey of developing a winning culture at Premier by building the right team; developing and implementing strong core values; completing a new world-class manufacturing facility; and rebuilding Premier’s dealer network. Along the way, many obstacles had to be overcome and lessons were learned.</p>
<p>&#8220;This has been the hardest business challenge I&#8217;ve ever faced, by far,&#8221; said Carlson. &#8220;Initially I thought we would find success sooner, but as I look back at the past four years it&#8217;s clear there was no way to accelerate or rush Premier’s recovery. Building trust takes time, and we&#8217;ve had to prove ourselves to our internal team, to our dealer network, and to the industry.&#8221;</p>
<p>At the foundation of that rebuilding process is Premier’s operational philosophy of putting people first. That core purpose which drives Premier’s relationship with its customers, its dealers, and its partners has proven to be the key differentiator.</p>
<p>“We build trust-based relationships with our customers, with our employees, and with our dealers,” said Carlson. “At the end of the day it’s all about people. I’ve never seen a world-class business that didn’t have great people associated with it. We’re not willing to settle for average. We want the best people on our team, and the best dealers who align with our customer first values.”</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-7435 alignnone" src="/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PRM6859_05282-800x534.jpg" alt="" width="459" height="306" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PRM6859_05282-800x534.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PRM6859_05282-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PRM6859_05282-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PRM6859_05282.jpg 7936w" sizes="(max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px" /></p>
<p><strong>Building a Winning Pontoon</strong></p>
<p>As some Premier team members worked to build the right dealership partners, others focused on customers and returning Premier pontoons to the forefront. Over the past four years 100% of Premier’s core lineup has been redesigned and with it has come a slew of award-winning innovations including Revolution Seating, the Sunsation Angler, Troll &amp; Stow, Open Water Panels, and the recently launched Sunscape.</p>
<p>Premier engineers also set out to completely redesign the brand’s hallmark innovation &#8211; the Performance Tritoon Experience, more commonly referred to as PTX. The original PTX tritoon design, first introduced in 2002, took the marine industry by storm and propelled Premier to the forefront with a pontoon that blurred the lines between the comfort and stability of a traditional pontoon and the handling and performance of a deep-V runabout. Premier introduced an all-new second generation PTX in 2024, and once again it has redefined how a pontoon feels and what a pontoon can do.</p>
<p>Premier has also put a renewed focus on quality and customer service with the intent of becoming the industry’s best built pontoon backed by a customer service experience second to none…and it’s working. Premier was just awarded the NMMA CSI award for the second straight year. And they recently announced the industry’s most-complete and best 10-year bow-to-stern warranty and a new Summer Saver Line &#8211; a factory direct customer helpline available on weekends throughout the summer.</p>
<p>“Our entire trajectory has changed over the past year,” said Carlson. “We’re now seeing significant growth and it’s coming at a time when the industry continues to struggle. It&#8217;s evidence that our dealers believe in what we&#8217;re doing, and customers are loving our new pontoons.”</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-7431 aligncenter" src="/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PRM6859_06535-800x534.jpg" alt="" width="482" height="322" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PRM6859_06535-800x534.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PRM6859_06535-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PRM6859_06535-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PRM6859_06535.jpg 8192w" sizes="(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px" /></p>
<p><strong>Double Digit Growth in 2025</strong></p>
<p>In an era where true relationships built on trust and openness are often replaced by an impersonal transactional approach, Premier is an outlier but their success speaks for itself. In just the first five months of 2025, Premier has seen sales growth in excess of 27% &#8211; this in stark contrast to an industry that is down more than 13%. What’s more, Premier’s dealer footprint is growing rapidly in key boating markets outside its Midwest roots. States like Georgia (+81.3%), Michigan (+48.1%), Tennessee (+42.6%), and Alabama (+37.9%) have all added established dealerships to the Premier fold.</p>
<p>&#8220;I can honestly say that for the first time in nearly four years, we&#8217;re starting to have some fun,” said Carlson. “We&#8217;re winning, and our recipe for success is really very simple. We treat people just as we like to be treated, and we’re working to build the best boats on the water and backing them up with world-class customer service and the best warranty in the industry.”</p>
<p>Currently, Premier is expecting the company’s most profitable quarter when Q2 comes to a close, and the outlook for the entire year shows continued growth. With everyone “all-in” &#8211; from the Carlson family to the employees and to the dealers, the future success and sustainability of Premier is looking incredibly bright.</p>
<p>To learn more and see everything Premier has to offer for 2025 visit the Premier website at pontoons.com or find your local Premier dealer at pontoons.com/find-a-dealer.</p>
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<p><strong><em>About Premier Marine</em></strong><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Premier Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon boats under the Premier brand. Premier Marine holds numerous patents and trademarks on manufacturing elements such as the Premier Ricochet Ladder System<strong> </strong>and the PTX™ Technology performance package. The 30-year-old company sells its pontoons through boat dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. Premier Marine is headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota and owned by Envision Company located in Elk River, Minnesota.</em></p>
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		<title>Premier Receives 2024 CSI Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The National Marine Manufacturers Association recognized Premier for its exceptional build quality and customer service.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>PREMIER PONTOONS RECEIVES CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AWARD SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR</b></p>
<p><b><i>The National Marine Manufacturers Association recognized Premier for its exceptional build quality and customer service during the Miami International Boat Show.</i></b></p>
<p><b>Big Lake, Minn. February 14, 2025</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Premier Pontoons once again was the recipient of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 2024 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Award. It was the second consecutive year Premier has earned the award by receiving a score of 90% or higher in customer satisfaction after tabulating surveys from more than 275,000 boating enthusiasts. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The CSI Awards recognized boat and engine manufacturers for their continuous efforts of improved quality, performance, and customer service. Premier was one of only a handful of pontoon manufacturers to earn the award, and one of even fewer to do so in back-to-back years. The accomplishment speaks volumes of the company’s push for best in the industry quality and customer ownership experience. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We’re honored to once again earn the Marine Manufacturers CSI Award for another year,” said Chris Carlson, owner and CEO of Premier Marine. “I’m especially proud of our entire team here at Premier as well as our dealers. It’s their efforts that has made Premier one of the best built pontoons in the industry.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Premier was recognized for the award during the Miami International Boat Show by Robert Newsome, the chief administrative officer and senior vice president of operations for NMMA.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Today’s boaters not only seek exceptional on-water experiences with their boat, but the highest level of overall customer experience with the dealer from purchase to delivery through ongoing service and maintenance,” said Robert. “We recognize and applaud these boat and engine manufacturers for setting the standard by delivering an exceptional purchase journey.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Premier’s exceptional quality can be seen in person at a boat show or dealership near you right now. Leading the way is Premier’s new Sunscape, a pontoon that is changing the value landscape with a design that cuts no corners and offers many of Premier’s most wanted features. Sunscape is both built to last and easy to own, and is fast becoming one of the most talked about pontoons in the industry.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To learn more and see everything Premier has to offer for 2025 visit the Premier website at </span><a href="https://pontoons.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">pontoons.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> or find your local Premier dealer at </span><a href="https://www.pontoons.com/find-a-dealer/?radius=200"><span style="font-weight: 400;">pontoons.com/find-a-dealer</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></a></p>
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<p><b><i>About Premier Marine</i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></i></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Premier Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon boats under the Premier brand. Premier Marine holds numerous patents and trademarks on manufacturing elements such as the Premier Ricochet Ladder System</span></i><b><i> </i></b><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">and the PTX™ Technology performance package. The 30-year-old company sells its pontoons through boat dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. Premier Marine is headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota and owned by Envision Company located in Elk River, Minnesota. </span></i></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Streit]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:22:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Join us in filling Santa’s pontoon and help make this Christmas special for those less fortunate. </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>SANTA DRIVES A PONTOON DURING PREMIER’S TOYS FOR TOTS CHRISTMAS DRIVE</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Join us in filling Santa’s pontoon and help make this Christmas special for those less fortunate. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Big Lake, Minn. November 26, 2024 </strong>– Premier Marine is once again partnering with Toys for Tots and hosting a Christmas toy drive for the local communities of Big Lake, Becker, Monticello, Clear Lake, and Clearwater. From now until December 12th, Premier is asking for donations of new and unwrapped toys to be dropped off at the Premier lobby located at 1200 Minnesota Avenue in Big Lake, Minnesota. Inside you’ll find Santa’s pontoon and the goal is to fill it with toys this holiday season.</p>
<p>“Many of us are incredibly blessed, and this is just one small way we can share our blessings with others who may not be as fortunate,” said Chris Carlson, owner and CEO of Premier Marine. “For me nothing is more special than to see the smiling faces of my grandchildren on Christmas morning. Hopefully through this partnership, we can spread that same joy to hundreds of other children throughout our community.”</p>
<p>Unwrapped toys can be donated between 8:00am and 11:00am or 3:00pm and 5:00pm Monday through Wednesday, December 2nd through the 4th, as well as December 9th through the 11th. While toys for all ages are welcome, this year there is a particular need for newborn and teen gifts. Monetary donations are also accepted whereby the Toys for Tots volunteers will do the shopping for you. Checks can be made out to Community Toys for Tots or you can also donate online at <a href="http://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org">http://monticello-mn.toysfortots.org</a></p>
<p>Premier encourages everyone to join them in this year’s drive. In addition, if you know of families less fortunate who could benefit from Toys for Tots, please direct them to <a href="http://www.toysfortots.com">www.toysfortots.com</a></p>
<p><strong><em>About Premier Marine</em></strong><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Premier Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon boats under the Premier brand. Premier Marine holds numerous patents and trademarks on manufacturing elements such as the Premier Ricochet Ladder System<strong> </strong>and the PTX™ Technology performance package. The 30-year-old company sells its pontoons through boat dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. Premier Marine is headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota and owned by Envision Company located in Elk River, Minnesota. </em></p>
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		<title>Premier Pontoon Dealers Earn Exceptional Customer Service Awards</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Streit]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Nineteen Premier pontoon dealers received the Customer Satisfaction Index Award for receiving near perfect scores in areas of sales and service for the past year.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Nineteen Premier pontoon dealers received the Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index Award for receiving near perfect scores in areas of sales and service for the past year.</em></strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6181 aligncenter" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dealer_CSI_Winners_Article_TN-800x500.jpg" alt="" width="526" height="329" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dealer_CSI_Winners_Article_TN-800x500.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dealer_CSI_Winners_Article_TN-1600x1000.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dealer_CSI_Winners_Article_TN-400x250.jpg 400w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dealer_CSI_Winners_Article_TN-768x480.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dealer_CSI_Winners_Article_TN.jpg 6667w" sizes="(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px" /></p>
<p><strong>Big Lake, Mi</strong><strong>nn. July 24, 2024</strong> – Nineteen Premier Marine dealers were named recipients of the 2023 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. The awards recognize those dealers who achieved a measured standard of excellence of 90% or greater in customer satisfaction in sales and service over the past year. The scoring is acquired from customers who purchased a new boat between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.</p>
<p>The CSI score is collected by the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The measurement not only grades current dealership performance, but also serves as a tool to help dealers pursue continuous improvements in areas of customer service.</p>
<p>“Having so many of our dealers earn this award is testament to our commitment as a brand in delivering industry-leading customer service at every touch point,” said Chris Carlson, owner and CEO of Premier Marine. “The ownership experience is more than just a great pontoon, it&#8217;s a great experience on and off the water and we’re committed to deliver the best.”</p>
<p>Premier Marine dealers who earned a CSI Award in areas of service and/or sales include Strickland Marine*, Hayward Marine*, Kettle Marine, Meredith Marina, Mittelstaedt Sports &amp; Marine, Morgan Marine*, Moritz Sport &amp; Marine, Nisswa Marine*, Northstar Powersports &amp; Marine, Omaha Marine Center, Premier Boating*, Red River Boating Center, Reeder Trausch Marine*, Rockingham Marine, Skiers Marine, Swenson Bros. Marine*, Travis Marine*, Warner’s Dock, and Willey’s Marine. Dealerships notated with an asterisk* received awards for both sales and service.</p>
<p>“Delivering an outstanding ownership experience and creating a lifelong boater not only requires an excellent product, but an extraordinary journey from sales through continued service at the dealership,” said Robert Newsome, chief administrative officer and senior vice president of operations for NMMA. “Congratulations to the 2023 CSI Award boat dealer recipients for helping to ensure today’s boaters are on the water for decades to come.”</p>
<p>Over the past four years, since being purchased by the Carlson family, Premier has undergone a complete transformation with an intense focus on innovation, new or completely redesigned models, and exceptional customer service. To see and experience the latest from Premier, visit www.pontoons.com or find your local Premier dealer at www.pontoons.com/find-a-dealer.</p>
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<p><strong><em>About Premier Marine</em></strong><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Premier Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon boats under the Premier brand. Premier Marine holds numerous patents and trademarks on manufacturing elements such as the Premier Ricochet Ladder System<strong> </strong>and the PTX™ Technology performance package. The 30-year-old company sells its pontoons through boat dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. Premier Marine is headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota and owned by Envision Company located in Elk River, Minnesota. </em></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Erin Streit]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Minnesota renowned fishing guide Dan Eigen chooses Premier’s fish-ready Six-Point Angler.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Minnesota renowned fishing guide Dan Eigen chooses Premier’s fish-ready Six-Point Angler </em></strong></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-6117" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05784-800x533.jpg" alt="" width="348" height="232" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05784-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05784-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05784-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05784.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px" />     <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-6112" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05725-800x533.jpg" alt="" width="345" height="230" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05725-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05725-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05725-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05725.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px" /></p>
<p><strong>Big Lake, Minn. June 21, 2024</strong> – The recently introduced Premier Sunsation Angler series will be put to the ultimate fishing test this summer under the control of Dan Eigen, owner and operator of Walleyedan’s Guide Service located in Minnesota’s Brainerd Lakes area. Known to most Midwest anglers as simply Walleyedan, Dan will make the switch to Premier’s exclusive Six-Point Angler.</p>
<p>“I&#8217;m really excited about this pontoon,” said Dan. “There’s many reasons why I chose the Six-Point Angler for my guide service. For starters, Premier is made in Minnesota by a company that really shares my values…I also know these boats are built right, and when it comes to fishing, the Angler had so many unique features that it became an easy decision.”</p>
<p>Those features Dan refers to include an industry-exclusive six-point layout with six dedicated fishing stations, each with its own Angler Caddie or Angler Station featuring tackle holders or integrated tackle boxes, cup holders, and other amenities. The Angler also features the revolutionary Troll &amp; Stow system &#8211; an award-winning design that completely eliminates the mess and clutter of traditional trolling system with a design that allows for fast deployments and the ability to stow everything completely below deck when not in use.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-6109" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05702-800x533.jpg" alt="" width="374" height="249" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05702-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05702-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05702-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05702.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px" /> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-6110" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05714-800x533.jpg" alt="" width="374" height="249" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05714-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05714-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05714-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05714.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px" /> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-6102" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05649-800x533.jpg" alt="" width="374" height="249" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05649-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05649-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05649-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05649.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px" /> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-6106" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05678-800x533.jpg" alt="" width="374" height="249" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05678-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05678-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05678-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05678.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px" /></p>
<p>“The Angler is really going to enhance my guide service, there’s so much more space and rail area allowing for more people to fish,” said Dan. “I especially like Premier’s Open Water Panels…it gives you that direct water access that’s important when you want to work your jig or when landing fish…especially big fish.”</p>
<p>Along with the long list of dedicated fishing features found on the Angler series, Dan will be outfitting the pontoon with his own personal selection of premium gear including three Humminbird Helix 12’s, a Minn Kota Ulterra trolling motor, and a Minn Kota Talon shallow water anchor. Power will come from a Yamaha 250.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6107 alignnone" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05680-800x533.jpg" alt="" width="374" height="249" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05680-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05680-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05680-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05680.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px" /> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-6101" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05643-800x533.jpg" alt="" width="374" height="249" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05643-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05643-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05643-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05643.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px" /></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-6100" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05636-533x800.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="374" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05636-533x800.jpg 533w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05636-1066x1600.jpg 1066w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05636-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05636.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px" /> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-6108" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05694-533x800.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="374" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05694-533x800.jpg 533w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05694-1066x1600.jpg 1066w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05694-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05694.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px" /> <img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone  wp-image-6105" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05669-533x800.jpg" alt="" width="249" height="374" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05669-533x800.jpg 533w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05669-1066x1600.jpg 1066w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05669-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC05669.jpg 1365w" sizes="(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px" /></p>
<p>More than just a partnership, Premier will be looking to Dan to provide feedback and ideas on how to further improve the Angler design.</p>
<p>“It’s exciting to see a pontoon manufacturer get serious about fishing… and after I spend some time with the Angler this summer and work with the folks at Premier, I have no doubt it’s only going to get better.”</p>
<p>To learn more about the Angler series and to see everything Premier has to offer for 2024 visit the Premier website at www.pontoons.com or find your local Premier dealer at <a href="https://www.pontoons.com/find-a-dealer">www.pontoons.com/find-a-dealer</a>. To learn more about Walleyedan’s Guide Service, visit his website at <a href="http://walleyedan.com">walleyedan.com</a>.</p>
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<p><strong><em>About Premier Marine</em></strong><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Premier Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon boats under the Premier brand. Premier Marine holds numerous patents and trademarks on manufacturing elements such as the Premier Ricochet Ladder System<strong> </strong>and the PTX™ Technology performance package. The 30-year-old company sells its pontoons through boat dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. Premier Marine is headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota and owned by Envision Company located in Elk River, Minnesota. </em></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Angle Anchor of Honor initiative will provide no-cost fishing opportunities to veterans and active duty soldiers in Minnesota’s Northwest Angle.  </p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>The Angle Anchor of Honor initiative will provide no-cost fishing opportunities to veterans and active duty soldiers in Minnesota’s Northwest Angle.  </em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Big Lake, Minn. June 20, 2024</strong> – Veterans and active duty soldiers will have an opportunity to experience the world-class fishing and serenity of Minnesota’s Northwest Angle thanks to the graciousness of Aaron Kolling and Dude Essig. It was through their donations and a passion to honor and recognize those who serve or have served, that the Angle Anchor of Honor came to be.</p>
<p>The Angle Anchor of Honor is a pontoon purchased by the Edge Riders Snowmobile Club through the  donations of Aaron and Dude. After visiting the Northwest Angle area of Lake of the Woods, Aaron felt an overwhelming sense of peace and tranquility and immediately started dreaming up ways to extend this experience to those who risked their lives for our country. The Angle Anchor of Honor is the culmination of those dreams.</p>
<p>Aaron and Dude reached out to Northstar Powersports &amp; Marine in Albert Lea, Minnesota, and Premier Pontoons of Big Lake, Minnesota, to find a handicap accessible option to accommodate a greater population of veterans. The Angle Anchor of Honor is a 25-foot Premier Sunsation Angler series fishing pontoon with ample seating, a host of fishing-focused amenities, and exclusive features like Premier’s Open Water Panels that will make it easier for disabled veterans to enjoy the experience.</p>
<p>“I guess we’ve always felt it was so important to thank and honor our veterans,” said Aaron Kolling. “Whether it’s shaking a veteran’s hand at the airport, picking up the tab for them at a restaurant, or donating to local organizations, we’ve both always tried to be generous and grateful in any way we could. This just seemed like the right thing to do, and we’re both fortunate enough to be able to make it happen.”</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-6088 alignright" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Veterans_Angle_Anchor_Boat_TN-1-800x500.jpg" alt="" width="522" height="326" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Veterans_Angle_Anchor_Boat_TN-1-800x500.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Veterans_Angle_Anchor_Boat_TN-1-1600x1000.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Veterans_Angle_Anchor_Boat_TN-1-400x250.jpg 400w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Veterans_Angle_Anchor_Boat_TN-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Veterans_Angle_Anchor_Boat_TN-1.jpg 6667w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px" /></p>
<p>The pontoon will be available through Northwest Angle resorts for use, along with a qualified guide, at no cost to veterans and active-duty military soldiers and their guest. To ensure everyone’s comfort, ease of fishing, and safety, trips will be limited to four people plus a guide. The newly formed Angle Anchor of Honor organization will be reaching out to veteran organizations throughout the United States to make them aware of the opportunity. In addition, they will be publishing a website along with associated social media accounts in the near future.</p>
<p>You can also watch for updates and learn more about the Sunsation Angler series by visiting the Premier website at www.pontoons.com.</p>
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<p><strong><em>About Premier Marine</em></strong><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Premier Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon boats under the Premier brand. Premier Marine holds numerous patents and trademarks on manufacturing elements such as the Premier Ricochet Ladder System<strong> </strong>and the PTX™ Technology performance package. The 30-year-old company sells its pontoons through boat dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. Premier Marine is headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota and owned by Envision Company located in Elk River, Minnesota. </em></p>
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		<title>Pete Spoelstra &#8211; Premier’s National Military Appreciation Month Employee</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Meet Pete Spoelstra - Farm Boy, Father, Veteran, Production Manager, And Premier’s National Military Appreciation Month Employee.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>Meet Pete Spoelstra &#8211; Farm Boy, Father, Veteran, Production Manager, And Premier’s National Military Appreciation Month Employee</strong></em></p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-5849" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/National_Military_Month_Pete_Spoelstra_TN-800x500.jpg" alt="" width="523" height="327" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/National_Military_Month_Pete_Spoelstra_TN-800x500.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/National_Military_Month_Pete_Spoelstra_TN-1600x1000.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/National_Military_Month_Pete_Spoelstra_TN-400x250.jpg 400w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/National_Military_Month_Pete_Spoelstra_TN-768x480.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/National_Military_Month_Pete_Spoelstra_TN.jpg 6667w" sizes="(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px" /></p>
<p><strong>Big Lake, Minn. May 14, 2024 –</strong> As a farm kid growing up on the rolling croplands of southwestern Minnesota, lake life wasn’t something Premier Production Manager Pete Spoelstra had instilled at a young age. Instead it was tractors, combines, and watching his father work as a certified Massey Ferguson mechanic. By the time he was 16, Pete was often working alongside his father in the shop, learning, listening, and soaking in the mechanical workings at every turn. After graduation, Pete’s fascination with airplanes and an exemplary score on his military ASVAB test set him on a path that would become a 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force. It was this military experience that attracted Pete to Premier &#8211; a combination of a world-class manufacturing facility, an industry leader in innovation, and perhaps most importantly, core values that echoed those of his own. A natural leader who brings energy and likable spirit to every situation, Premier would like to thank Pete for his 20-years of service and the valuable leadership and mentorship he brings to our organization. Let’s meet Pete.</p>
<p><strong>Tell us a little about your military career.</strong></p>
<p><em>I worked on or around F-16 airplanes for nearly my entire 20 year Air Force career. Ten of those were spent overseas including two deployments. I was also fortunate enough to have two incentive flights in the back seat of an F-16 where I learned that I was meant to stay on the ground. One of the highlights of my military career was being selected to the “Thunderbirds” air demonstration team as the Production Superintendent for two show seasons.</em></p>
<p><strong>How has your military career shaped who you are today?</strong></p>
<p><em>I’ve worked with people from all over the world and experienced many different cultures. That exposure has helped me gain a greater appreciation for diverse teams and the benefits that people with a different world view, a different perspective, or different ideas than my own can bring to a team, an organization, or company.</em></p>
<p><em> </em><strong>How has your military career prepared you for your position at Premier?</strong></p>
<p><em>Manufacturing can certainly be fast paced and high stress. However, having been tested in austere conditions and preparing a team for combat missions, I feel I’m better prepared to maintain perspective, stay calm, and continue to make level-headed decisions.</em></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>What do you like most about working at Premier?</strong></p>
<p><em>I love the speed with which we can make changes. There is no “corporate Premier watchdog&#8221; that we need approval from. Here, all ideas are welcome…and we aren’t afraid to take risks. More importantly, work ethic is appreciated and rewarded. </em></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Do you have any advice or insights you’d like to share with the Premier community?</strong></p>
<p><em>Specifically for my aircraft maintenance friends in the military, look into manufacturing when you’re ready to hang up the uniform. Your skills are more translatable than you realize and you don’t need to focus so narrowly on the defense industry. For everyone else, find a place that appreciates you and the skills you bring.</em></p>
<p>Pete has been Premier Production Manager for nearly two years, and he quickly developed a love for the lake life along with his wife of 14 years (Michaela) and their two daughters. On behalf of the entire extended Premier family, thank you Pete for your military service, and for your dedication and leadership at Premier Marine.</p>
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<p><em><strong>About Premier Marine</strong></em></p>
<p><em>Premier Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon boats under the Premier brand. Premier Marine holds numerous patents and trademarks on manufacturing elements such as the Premier Ricochet Ladder System and the PTX™ Technology performance package. The 30-year-old company sells its pontoons through boat dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. Premier Marine is headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota and owned by Envision Company located in Elk River, Minnesota.</em></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 16:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Boating Industry magazine editor’s call Premier’s Troll &#038; Stow a real game changer.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Boating Industry magazine editor’s call Premier’s Troll &amp; Stow a real game changer. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Big Lake, Minn. May 6, 2024</strong> – Premier’s revolutionary Troll &amp; Stow system recently earned Boating Industry’s Top Product Award, calling the technology a real game changer. The award is one of many the innovative Troll &amp; Stow system has earned since it debuted with the launch of the all-new Premier Angler series earlier this year.</p>
<p>“We’re obviously thrilled to win another award,” said Premier Director of Engineering Casey Osterholt. “I’m especially proud and happy for our engineering team. It’s their vision and hard work that leads to breakthrough ideas like Troll &amp; Stow.”</p>
<p>For the past 11 years, Boating Industry’s Top Product awards has recognized the newest and most innovative products across the recreational boating industry. Troll &amp; Stow in particular, caught the attention of Boating Industry editors who had this to say about the technology:</p>
<p><em>“More than just a new way to look at trolling motor mounts, Troll &amp; Stow is a real game changer by eliminating the mess and clutter of traditional trolling systems with a design that deploys fast and stows completely below the pontoon’s deck in seconds.”</em></p>
<p>“The recreational boating industry is ripe with continuous innovation that enhances the boating experience, and this year’s Top Products are a shining example of that,” said Boating Industry’s Editor-in-Chief Adam Quandt. “The Top Product Awards celebrate this hard work and innovation.”</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-5843 aligncenter" src="/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Top_Products_TS_2024_Article_TN-800x500.jpg" alt="" width="578" height="361" srcset="https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Top_Products_TS_2024_Article_TN-800x500.jpg 800w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Top_Products_TS_2024_Article_TN-1600x1000.jpg 1600w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Top_Products_TS_2024_Article_TN-400x250.jpg 400w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Top_Products_TS_2024_Article_TN-768x480.jpg 768w, https://www.pontoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Top_Products_TS_2024_Article_TN.jpg 6667w" sizes="(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px" /></p>
<p>The all-new Troll &amp; Stow from Premier features a mounting system that allows the motor, drive unit, and all mounts and cords to be stowed completely below deck. The system can then be deployed and lowered in just seconds. To fully appreciate the clean design and versatility of Troll &amp; Stow, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22XCvaioHl0">watch this video.</a></p>
<p>To learn more and see everything Premier has to offer for 2024 visit the Premier website at <a href="https://www.pontoons.com">www.pontoons.com</a> or find your local Premier dealer at <a href="https://www.pontoons.com/find-a-dealer">www.pontoons.com/find-a-dealer</a>.</p>
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<p><strong><em>About Premier Marine</em></strong><em> </em></p>
<p><em>Premier Marine, LLC is a manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon boats under the Premier brand. Premier Marine holds numerous patents and trademarks on manufacturing elements such as the Premier Ricochet Ladder System<strong> </strong>and the PTX™ Technology performance package. The 30-year-old company sells its pontoons through boat dealers located throughout the United States and Canada. Premier Marine is headquartered in Big Lake, Minnesota and owned by Envision Company located in Elk River, Minnesota. </em></p>
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