News and Updates


March 1, 2024

And that’s a wrap! Our 2023/2024 Gyspy Jamboree tour is done. Across 11 weeks, we made 114 stops in 11 states - just a few miles, right? We’d like to thank every customer that spent time with us engaging with our factories, experiencing innovative technology and learning about state-of-the-art products. We feel confident you were able to walk away with some new ideas to elevate your brand. A special thanks to our factory partners who tirelessly traveled with us. We could never accomplish a huge endeavor like the Gypsy Jamboree without your support. Cheers to a great Gypsy run!

December 18, 2023

Wednesday, 12/6/23
Boating Industry
has officially announced our new partnership with Elettromedia Group and representation of their Hertz Marine and Audison brands throughout our sales territory! Click HERE for the full press release.

Monday, 8/28/23
We are busy putting the final touches on the Gypsy Jamboree and are excited for our 2023/2024 tour! The truck is loaded with new factories and new products. (And some familiar ones, too!) We can't wait for you to see what we have in store for you! We'll see you soon...

Monday, 5/15/23
Look what showed up at our doorstep this morning! Coming this fall to a city near you - the 2023/2024 Gypsy Jamboree. Let the creativity and hard work begin...

The Gypsy Jamboree will travel 16 states and make over 120 stops during its next tour!

Thursday, 3/23/23
We are proud to see our own Wylie Jones selected by Boating Industry as one of their 2023 40 Under 40 notables! Wylie has been an amazing contributor to our agency as well as the marine industry, and is certainly an important part of our company’s future generation. Read the full article HERE.

 

Tuesday, 2/27/23
We are pleased to share some great pictures of Joe Miller’s recent induction into the NMMA Hall of Fame!

Thursday, 2/16/23

Congratulations to our own Joe Miller, who was officially inducted into the NMMA Hall of Fame this morning during the industry breakfast at the Miami International Boat Show! This award recognizes industry leaders who have made a significant contribution to the marine industry throughout their long-standing career. We are all proud and honored to be able to say that we have been mentored by Joe Miller!

For the full article from the NMMA, click HERE.

Friday, 9/23/22

Congratulations to our own Hill Lenderman for being announced as a finalist for Boating Industry's MOVERS & SHAKERS Award! This award recognizes outstanding leaders within the marine industry who continuously pursue and embrace change through their strong leadership. Thank you, Hill, for helping us navigate these challenges in an ever changing environment, and for your commitment to this industry and our team! For the full article in October’s Boating Industry magazine, click HERE.

Thursday, 7/21/22
Have you heard the news? Dakota Lithium has signed a three-year partnership with B.A.S.S. as a premier sponsor of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and the Official Lithium Battery of Bassmaster through 2025! Dakota Lithium batteries are the longest lasting, highest quality batteries on the market. We are proud to represent Dakota Lithium products in our territory!

Monday, 7/25/22
We are excited to announce our newest partnership with Lectrotab, designer and manufacturer of electromechanical trim tab systems, with responsibility for product representation in our entire sales territory. Lectrotab's reputation for top-quality products, state-of-the-art design and engineering and phenomenal customer support aligns perfectly with our agency. Our Sales Team is ready to go!

Wednesday, 3/23/22
Congrats to our own Parker Bacon for being recognized by Boating Industry as one of their 40 Under 40 award recipients! Parker's accomplishments and strengths make him an invaluable member of the WFM sales force. We are proud to have him on our team!




Monday, 2/28/22
The HUCK Performance Bucket continues to get great press! Huck was recently featured in Saltwater Sportsman magazine in the “Great New Gear for 2022” article. If you haven’t seen it yet, the Huck Bucket is a 5-gallon bucket on steroids! Visit www.thehuckbucket.com for proof…

Wednesday, 2/23/22
Congratulations to our partners at Marine Fasteners Inc for the opening of a new 40,000 sq ft distribution center in East Tennessee! This new center will serve East TN and the surrounding areas, allowing Marine Fasteners to continue their order fill rates of 98% and customer retention rate of 95%!

Monday, 1/17/22
We are excited to introduce our newest factory partner, New Wire Marine! Based in Charleston, SC, New Wire Marine has been building custom dash, switch, breaker and power distribution panels since 2010. Why New Wire Marine?

  • No minimum order quantities

  • Short lead time with on time delivery

  • Customization and design assistance

  • Rapid prototypes

  • Condolidate your panel vendors

  • Excellent customer service

Ask your WFM Sales Rep more about New Wire Marine!

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Monday, 10/18/21
Week 1 of our 2021 Gypsy Jamboree was a huge success! Thank you to our factory members who helped kick things off. An even bigger thank you goes to our customers who spent time on the Gypsy while at your facility. We hope we got you thinking about new items, new projects and a new way of doing business!

Week 2 starts NOW...

Tuesday, 10/5/21
Congratulations go out to Joe Miller for being recognized in Boating Industry’s October Issue as one of 2021 Bold Moves Movers & Shakers. Joe is a true leader not only at our agency, but in our industry as well. We are thrilled for Joe’s recognition and honored to have him as an integral part of our team!

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Monday, 9/6/21
Discover Boating is launching a new video series, ‘Boating Basics: Pro Tips,’ to engage and educate boaters. “Boaters, especially the newcomers, are seeking boating tips that can provide the nautical know-how they need to enjoy a stress-free day on the water,” said Ellen Bradley, NMMA senior vice president & chief brand officer. “Discover Boating’s new video content series is a helpful solution that delivers expert tips – from boating basics to safety-related reminders – in an easy-to-digest format that meets the needs of today’s consumer.” The first video is: Preparing for a Day on the Water

Monday, 8/9/21
Congrats go out to PRO Charging Systems for their feature on Manufacturing Marvels on Fox Business News this week! Be sure to check it out...

Monday, 4/12/21
Our agency is pleased to announce our newest partnership with QMI-Multiflex, a North American OEM supplier with offerings in multiple marine product categories. We are honored to join forces with QMI-Multiflex, as their mechanical and hydraulic steering products provide a new opportunity for our agency and our customers, as well as QMI's many other product offerings. We will be responsible for representing their products throughout our entire sales territory. For the full press release, click HERE.

Monday, 3/29/21

Congratulations to our own Paul Rieger for making Boating Industry's 40 Under 40 list! We are honored to have you as an integral part of our team, Paul!

Monday, 2/22/21
Lithium batteries are the fastest growing and most promising battery chemistry in the marine market today. In keeping up with the latest technology, we are excited to announce our new partnership with Dakota Lithium batteries!

  • GO FURTHER with twice the power of traditional batteries

  • LAST LONGER with 4X the lifespan

  • PLAY HARDER with 1/2 the weight, no watering or maintenance and 5X the charging speed

  • All backed by a best in class 11-year warranty

Monday, 2/1/21
We are pleased to introduce you to Marlin Technologies, a custom solution for electronic controls. OEMs rely on Marlin for products that can be engineered and customized for any unique application. This allows them to design equipment and machinery with a high degree of innovation and creativity. They also offer off the shelf products as an answer to your needs. Marlin operates under the motto, “We can do that.” Let us show you what Marlin Technologies can do for you!

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Tuesday, 1/19/21
We are pleased to announce that we now represent Thetford Marine in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North & South Carolina...in addition to the rest of our territory! Thetford Marine offers a complete marine sanitation product assortment. Visit www.thetfordmarine.com for more info.

Tuesday, 1/12/21
Great news! The NMMA reports retail sales of new powerboats in the US increased in 2020 by 12% over 2019. More than 310,000 new powerboats were sold in 2020, levels the boating industry has not seen since before the Great Recession in 2008. Consumer interest and demand is expected to remain strong throughout 2021, with millions of Americans realizing the health benefits of being outdoors and on the water!

Friday, 12/18/20




The events of this past year have given us a reason to be grateful for working in an industry that our country has grown to love! Together, we've been fortunate to introduce boating to many new customers by creating a safe environment for families and friends to gather during these challenging times.

As 2020 comes to an end, we look forward to a bright new year ahead. We'd like to thank you for your partnership this past year and wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy Happy New Year!

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Monday, 9/21/20
Did you hear the news? HUCK Performance Buckets has been asked by The America’s Cup to build custom buckets for the 2021 team! The boat is named American Magic and will be held in Auckland, New Zealand March 6-21, 2021. If a HUCK is bucket is durable enough to withstand The America’s Cup, it is strong enough for just about anything! Congrats to Joe Schneider on this amazing opportunity!

Monday, 7/20/20
National Marine Manufacturers Association president Frank Hugelmeyer took to Fox Business with an opinion piece on why boating is the ideal summer activity during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Echoing the disappointment that many are feeling with canceled vacations, closed community pools and shuttered summer camps — as well as the stress that Covid-19 has had on the country — Hugelmeyer highlighted how an increasing number of families are taking to the waters as an escape.

“First-time boat buyers are on the rise as Americans are recognizing that boating is one of the safest and most accessible atmospheres to enjoy quality time with their loved ones and improve their mental health outlook during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Hugelmeyer wrote.

The opinion piece can be read in full HERE.

“Boating Has Been a Favorite American Pastime.”

“Boating Has Been a Favorite American Pastime.”

Tuesday, 7/7/20
As families are navigating their way through these challenging times, more and more are choosing BOATING as their new "go to" activity! Wise choice...and thank you! 

To read the NY Times article discussing the latest industry trend click HERE.

The Boat Business Is  Booming.  Dealers are in short supply as coastal Americans plan for more local summers.  As one buyer put it: “Boats are sexier than sitting in your car.”

The Boat Business Is Booming. Dealers are in short supply as coastal Americans plan for more local summers. As one buyer put it: “Boats are sexier than sitting in your car.”

Friday, 5/1/20
As many of you may already know, May 1st is Dan Field's first official day of retirement! Dan is a long-time veteran of William F. Miller & Associates, and has cultivated many meaningful relationships over the years. He has been an integral part of our agency during his tenure, and his positive attitude and willingness to be a team player will certainly be missed by everyone! We would like to thank Dan for his years of service with WFM and his many contributions that have changed the way we do business today. Please join us in wishing him the best of luck in the next stage of his life!

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Tuesday, 4/14/20
We are proud to be partnered with many incredible factories that have switched manufacturing gears to help fight this pandemic. Zone Enterprises is now making plastic face shields and protective gear for first responders. They are ramping up production because of the high demand and hiring more workers to fill these new job openings. Thank you for your efforts, Zone Enterprises! Watch the St. Louis News Channel 2 clip featuring Zone’s efforts HERE.


Monday, 4/6/20
Mr. Bill Miller, founder of William F. Miller & Associates, would have been 100 years old today! He was an incredibly intelligent and amazingly kind gentleman. He and his wife, Jeanne, would be so proud to see the successes we've shared, the relationships we've cultivated and the direction the agency has taken...all of which are a result of their hard work and dedication to the business over 60 years ago! Happy Birthday, Mr. Miller!

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Wednesday, 3/4/20
Congratulations to our partners at Marine Fasteners for winning the IBBI Supplier of the Year runner up award at their annual meeting this week in Orlando, FL!

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Wednesday, 1/15/20
Look what just rolled into our parking lot! Exciting things are coming for the 2020/2021 Gypsy Jamboree!

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Wednesday, 12/18/19
We are grateful for our friendships and business partners around the globe. Thank you for your continued support throughout this past year. We look forward to an incredible 2020! Merry Christmas…

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Friday, 11/22/19
Congratulations to Joe Miller for receiving the UMMA's 2019 Appreciation Award at their recent meeting in St. Louis!


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Tuesday, 10/1/19
Congrats to Joe Miller on winning the 2019 Mel Barr award at the IBEX industry breakfast on Tuesday, 10/1! This prestigious award is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the marine industry. We couldn’t think of anyone more deserving. Congrats, Joe!


Tuesday, 9/3/19
We are excited to introduce the newest members of our WFM Team, Barrett Manning and Wes White! They will first be learning the ropes while working as Inside Sales Assistants within our Nashville office. Help us welcome them to our agency! They can be reached at:

bmanning@williamfmillercom
wwhite@williamfmiller.com

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Friday, 6/21/19
Congratulations go out to BoatLIFE in celebration of their 60th anniversary of offering quality boat cleaning products to the marine industry! We appreciate the support of Grace and her incredible team, and wish them luck as they enter the next 60 years!


Friday, 5/17/19
We are excited to announce our newest partnership with Engineered Marine Products and long-time friend, Jim Self! For over 40 years, EMP has been serving both the OEM and marine aftermarket by providing superior QUALITY, RELIABLE and COMPETITIVE marine products at AFFORDABLE prices. What more could you you ask for? Check them out in the link HERE!

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Thursday, 3/21/19
Congratulations go out to our own James Dade and Hayes Ragan for being chosen as a part of Boating Industry's 40 Under 40! Boating Industry’s annual profile of outstanding young leaders in the marine industry highlights a unique group of individuals that stands out from their industry peers. We couldn't agree with them more!

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Friday, 3/15/19
We are excited to announce our newest partnership with Lucas Oil, a world renowned global lubricant and additive company! We feel that Lucas Oil's reputation for a premium product and commitment to customer satisfaction is a perfect fit for our agency. Your WFM Sales Rep will be introducing you to Lucas Oil's products during their next visit.

Friday, 2/1/19
We are excited to announce our new partnership with FIAMM Technologies, the world's leading horn manufacturer! FIAMM's reputation in the marine industry for quality and service is second to none, and we are honored to have them as a part of our team. Ask your WFM Sales Rep how to upgrade your horns with FIAMM!

Friday, 8/31/18
Congrats to Gator Guards for winning the 2018 Paddling Magazine Best Paddling Accessory award with their Gator Patch product!   This repair patch is a quick fix for a permanent solution, repairing almost any surface, moldable around flat or curved areas, dents joints or angles.  Did we mention it cures with UV light in under an hour?  


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Tuesday, 8/28/18
We are excited to announce that Hill Lenderman has purchased William F. Miller & Associates from Mr. Joe Miller! Hill joined the agency in 1997 and has served on the agency’s Board of Directors since 2010 and as President since 2015.

Hill Lenderman, President and Owner of William F. Miller & Associates, remarks “I am honored to have acquired ownership of William F. Miller & Associates, and to be able to carry on the long standing traditions and reputation the agency has earned. I look forward to driving the business into the next generation with the resources and incredible talent we have on our team.”

Joe Miller, former owner of William F. Miller & Associates, adds “Hill Lenderman and his team have led William F. Miller & Associates to new heights with a well-crafted plan and an expanded team for the past several years. He now has the equity he deserves. I am proud of Hill.” Joe will maintain an active sales role in the agency, traveling all territories throughout the year.


Monday, 8/27/18
Congratulations goes out to Joe Miller, who was recently awarded the Bill Huntley American Outdoor Leadership of the Year Award.  The Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony was held this past Saturday in Nashville aboard the General Jackson Showboat.  We couldn't imagine a more suitable candidate for this award than Joe!

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Thursday, 8/2/18
Congrats to Coosa Composites for being featured in the August issue of Pontoon and Deck Boat Magazine as an EXCELLENT alternative to the traditional material being used in pontoons - plywood. (gasp!)  Did you know Coosa Composites' panels don't absorb water?  Are 40-60% lighter than plywood?  Are mold, mildew and insect resistant? Can be painted, laminated or spray coated?  Need we say more?  Click HERE to read Coosa's article. 


Thursday, 5/31/18
Who is that lurking between the posts and in the shadows of Nashville's busiest and most visible intersection? This is the temporary home for our Gypsy Jamboree as it undergoes renovations in preparation for the upcoming fall and winter season!

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Friday, 5/25/18

ORA Design Groups Celebrates 10 Years
Congratulations to ORA Design Group on celebrating their 10th anniversary!  Located in Wichita, KS, ORA Design Group was established in 2008 with just 6 team members - 5 of whom still work for the company.  While starting a new business during the recession is never an easy task, ORA Design Group today enjoys 25-30% growth annually.  ORA not only provides graphics to the marine industry, but has also ventured into the RV and trailer markets.  ORA is continuously looking at new technologies that will help expand their product assortment, as well their customer base.  Jason Laub, President and Owner of ORA Design Group, stated, "We are excited about the future and the relationships we have developed with our customers as well as everyone at William F. Miller & Associates.  I would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support of ORA Design Group.  It has been a great 10 years and I look forward to building even stronger relationships with everyone over the next 10 years!"  We share in your excitement, Jason!


Friday, 5/25/18

We will be closed on Monday, May 28th in celebration of Memorial Day. We would like to thank those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom.

We will be closed on Monday, May 28th in celebration of Memorial Day. We would like to thank those who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom.


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Tuesday, 4/10/18
 

BIG SKY PRECISION is growing! They are moving to a larger building and adding 3 new machines by the end of the summer. Anyone interested in moving to beautiful Montana?


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Wednesday, 1/24/18
Great News! Our factory partner, Gator Guards, has signed 3 new FLW tour pros to their roster! Amazing marine products deserve an amazing team!


Monday, 1/22/18
We'd like to give TOP GOLF, Nashville, a big shout out for hosting our agency outing last week!  We never knew how great we are at golf - just ask us! :)

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Merry Christmas!Our industry has been blessed this year with abundance. The Christmas Season gives us all pause to celebrate the season and visit with family and friends. May we wish you and your family the very best and a bountiful start to 2018.  …

Merry Christmas!

Our industry has been blessed this year with abundance. The Christmas Season gives us all pause to celebrate the season and visit with family and friends. May we wish you and your family the very best and a bountiful start to 2018.

Sincerely,
The William F. Miller & Associates Team


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Tuesday, 9/26/17
Congrats to our own Shannon Hill as she joins our Customer Service team, as well as maintaining her current role of CRM Manager. Shannon is no stranger to providing great customer service, and she is excited to get to know even more of our customers! Shannon will be handling customer related activities effective immediately. Please help us welcome Shannon to her additional role!


Monday, 9/25/17
We can't think of a better way to celebrate our 60th anniversary than to share it with our many friends at our annual IBEX party!  Thanks to everyone who came to our party last week - it was the best one yet!  (Absent from the photo are Corinne Wilson and Shannon Hill, who were holding down the fort in Nashville, while assisting our customers!)

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Tuesday, 9/12/17
IBEX is ON, and we are excited for another incredible show! Be sure to visit us in booth #218 while you are at the Tampa Convention Center next week.  Did we mention we have a new IBEX isplay?  Come check it out- we'd love your thoughts!


Tuesday, 8/15/17
OK, so we're a little excited about IBEX this year:  A new display!  Our 60th anniversary!  Our annual IBEX cocktail party featuring our wonderful customers and fabulous factory folks!  What else can we say?!  (See right for a sneak peek...)


Monday, 7/1717
Check out our new neighbors that will be joining us on Music Row in Nashville!  We will now have a new place for our visitors to stay!


Friday, 5/26/17
Congrats go out to both Rogers Caldwell and Hayes Ragan for winning awards at the recent T-H Marine sales meeting. Rogers won the inaugural "Rogers Caldwell T-H Marine Representative of the Year" award.  This award will be given annually to the T-H Marine representative who exemplifies qualities they value in a sales rep.  (We couldn't agree with them more!)

Rogers Caldwell accepting his award from Bill Huntley, Founder of T-H Marine

Rogers Caldwell accepting his award from Bill Huntley, Founder of T-H Marine

Hayes was recognized by T-H Marine with the "Outstanding Sales Achievement" award for an increase in sales through strong relationships with his customer base and superior communication with factory personnel.  Hayes is one of the most dedicated reps in the field, and is very deserving of this recognition!

Hayes Ragan receiving his Outstanding Achievement award from the T-H Marine Team

Hayes Ragan receiving his Outstanding Achievement award from the T-H Marine Team


Friday, 3/10/17
Parker Bacon and Wylie Jones are set and ready to go at Millers Boating Center's 26th annual Boat Show and Fishing Seminar in Ocala.  Be sure to stop by to say hi if you are in the area! (Oakley will be there to greet you, too!)


Tuesday, 1/17/16
Gator Guards Honored with Governor's New Exporter Award

NMMA member Gator Guards of Farmington, IL, was awarded the 2016 New Exporter Award, Illinois’ highest recognition of export achievement. With the help of NMMA’s export development team, Gator Guards has grown its business internationally over the last four years
and has been an exhibitor in the USA Pavilion at METS.

“We are honored to receive this recognition,” says Sue Smith, President & CEO of Gator Guards. "When we first started our business in 1994 we concentrated on the U.S. market. However, we began to get very strong indications around 2012 that we needed to take a serious look at our overall international strategy. With the assistance of a number of organizations, including the teams at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) International Trade Center, the IL Dept. of Economic Commerce & Economic Opportunity, US Commercial Service and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), we have been able to find new opportunities for growth abroad. Since we began focusing on exporting in 2013, we have seen international sales grow annually and believe they could meet or exceed our domestic sales in the next 5 years. Because we think it is important, all of our products are sourced and made in the USA."

We are proud and honored to represent Gator Guards (www.gator-guards.com) in our territory and to have Sue Smith and her crew as factory partners!


Monday, 1/15/17
PRESS RELEASE  NASHVILLE, TN (JANUARY 15, 2017) –  William F. Miller & Associates, the country’s leading marine Manufacturers’ Representative agency, celebrates their 60th anniversary this year of business in the marine industry.  

As he reflected on the changes the industry has seen in the past 60 years, Joe Miller, Owner of William F. Miller & Associates remarked“Changes in travel, medium and product span the full horizon. The company saw a transition from wood to fiberglass and aluminum and the changes in power beyond comparison. The only constant is the word "boat."  Simply look at the American way of life and how it has changed over the past 60 years, and you get a quick glimpse of our industry and its changes.”  When asked about the future of the agency, he said, “William F. Miller has always stayed abreast and ahead of the market.  We continue to engage the very best professionals and lead the market in new hires of youth and talent.  Along with that, we have put key people in management roles laying the foundation for the next 60 years.” 

“I am honored to be able to lead William F. Miller & Associates into the next generation,” Hill Lenderman, President, stated.  “We have strategically positioned ourselves to continue to grow our business with the right team members, factory partners, geographic territory and exceptional customers.  As the marine industry continues to evolve, we are eagerly adapting to these changes and are successfully proactive in how we run our business.  I look forward to helping our team carry on the William F. Miller legacy into the next several decades.”


Monday, 12/12/16
Great news!  T-H Marine continues to grow their brand portfolio with their recent acquisition of Wave Away sonar and GPS screen cleaner.  This ammonia and alcohol free cleaner is specially formulated to clean and protect LCD screens, while resisting dripping into sensitive electronics which can cause permanent damage.   See the video below for more details:


Tuesday, 12/6/16
Check out this great video from Gator Guards on an innovative new product they offer!


Thursday, 12/1/16
Our Gypsy Jamboree was recently recognized in the local Aransas Pass, TX, newspaper!  Thanks for being such a gracious host, Chris Coulter of Chris's Marine, and for the great press, TX!


Wednesday, 11/30/16
A big "thank you" goes out to all NMMA Conference attendees that braved the rain and came to our cocktail party at the Tin Roof on Broadway on Monday evening!  This year's event had a different twist with live honky tonk music and some serious southern food!  Thank you to our factory partners (ASA Electronics, Barbour Plastics, BH Electronics, Birdsong Adhesives, Coosa Composites, Fiber Pad, Fireboy-Xintex, Gator Guards, Great Lakes Mfg., Lenco Marine, Magnum Energy, Metal Moulding, Moeller Marine, New Century Products, ORA Design, PRO Charging Systems, T-H Marine and Zone Enterprises) for helping to make this annual event possible!


Monday, 8/29/16
Just a reminder to SAVE THE DATE for our annual IBEX Cocktail Party we hold in conjunction with our factory partners for the customers in our territory!  This year's event will be on Tuesday, October 4th  from 6-9:00 PM at Jackson's Bistro in Tampa, FL.  Official invitations will go out via email early September.  We can't wait to have you join us for yet another fabulous party!  


Thursday, 8/11/16
We are pleased to announce that Joe Miller and James Dade were awarded a 2016 Outstanding Vendor Partner Award from Chaparral / Robalo Boats this past week at their annual dealer conference.  Our relationship with Chaparral / Robalo Boats and Mr. Buck Pegg has been a long standing one, and we truly value his partnership in the marine industry.  Thank you, Chaparral Boats!


Friday, 6/17/16
Look what our own Parker Bacon is up to!  He is traveling around our sales territory visiting dealers with his "rigged out" trailer, filled with the latest and greatest items from each of our factories.  He is cultivating relationships with these dealers, while demonstrating and educating them on the products our factories have to offer.  We are thrilled to have Parker in this role...he'll be coming soon to a dealer near you!


Thursday, 4/14/16
Save the date! We will be hosting our annual IBEX cocktail party this year on Tuesday, October 4th, 2016. Mark your calendars and plan on attending the greatest party held during IBEX!


Wednesday, 4/6/16
Congratulations to Forespar Products, one of our loyal factory partners, on their 50th anniversary this month!  With modest beginnings, Robert Foresman founded Forespar Products Corporation in April 1966.  He unveiled the company's first telescoping whisker pole designed on the family dining room table, where it was then manufactured in the family garage.  As they say...the rest is history.  Thank you to Forespar for our long-standing partnership and dedication to the marine industry!


Thursday, 3/31/16
We just heard that the 2016 IBEX exhibiting space in Tampa is officially SOLD OUT...even with the addition of a new exhibit hall!  This is a sign of great things to come...


Monday, 2/8/16
Joe Miller and Parker Bacon were among the exhibitors at Boyd's Marine Open House in Dothan, AL, this past weekend.  Other notables attending were Earl Bentz of Triton Boats, Bill Huntley of T-H Marine and....Mountain Man of Duck Dynasty!  Joe and Parker had the opportunity to showcase several of our factories and their products to over 100 customers. These dealer partnerships will only continue to grow as Parker takes the lead in our dealer networking efforts.   Way to go, Parker!


Thursday, 12/17/15
Please join us in extending best wishes to Jim Houser, who will be retiring from William F. Miller & Associates at the end of this year. Jim joined the agency in 1979 in a sales role, and has seen many changes in the marine industry throughout his tenure. His dedication to William F. Miller and his long standing customer relationships have proven to be invaluable to the agency. Jim's vast technical knowledge helped us to pioneer and further develop our dealer program, which will be carried on in the years to come!  We would like to express our sincere gratitude for Jim's many years of service with our agency and his commitment to the marine industry. We wish him well in his retirement years! 


Monday, 12/14/15
Quite a productive duck hunt for our own Parker, Paul, Joe and James - 35 ducks - lead by Oakley (left) and Captain (right)! We think the weather had a little something to do with it! 


Wednesday, 12/2/15
Congrats goes out (again!) to T-H Marine for their recent acquisition of HydroWave, LLC. HydroWave designs, manufactures, and sells a patented line of marine sound technology devices that attract fish for anglers.  Check out the video below to learn more about this innovative product...built for fishermen!


Tuesday, 12/1/15
Thank you to all who came out in the rain to our 11th annual NMMA Holiday Cocktail Party last night in Nashville!  We all enjoyed great food (thank you, Morel Catering!), fabulous music (provided by Aubrey Wollett!) and amazing customers and factory partners.  And now we are officially into December...


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Wednesday, 11/27/15
Just another reminder...we will be closed Thanksgiving day and Friday 11/27. Happy Thanksgiving to all our family and friends!


Just a reminder that we are one week away from our annual NMMA Engineering Conference Cocktail Party in Nashville.  If you are attending the conference and haven't yet RSVPd to our party, please do so to ldrahman@williamfmiller.com.  We have a few new "twists" to the party this year - so please make sure you join us!  The big red bus, The Majestic, will be at the Sheraton to pick you up at 6:00 and bring you to our office.  See you next week!


Congrats goes to T-H Marine for securing global rights to manufacture and distribute Magnetic Marine's Gear Grabbar Product Line!  The Gear Grabbar has earned multiple awards over the past few years, including Best New Product accolades at the BASSMASTER Classic and ICAST shows.  The Gear Grabbar magnetic tackle management system was invented to help people fish faster, safer and smarter.  Call our office for more details!


We look forward to having our newest WFM Team Member, Wylie Jones, join us on Monday, November 9th.  Wylie will be starting in a Customer Service role, allowing him to become familiar with our customers, factories and product lines.  What a great way to begin a career with William F. Miller & Associates.  Welcome aboard, Wylie!


We are in the midst of planning our 2015 NMMA Engineering Conference Cocktail Party, being held on Monday evening, November 30th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.  If you plan on coming to Nashville for the seminar, also plan on attending our dinner that night.  Transportation will be provided from the hotel to our office via THE BIG RED BUS, the Majestic.   Email us your RSVP at ldrahman@williamfmilller.com.  We look forward to having you in Nashville!