About NSBC

Helping create a safe boating experience for recreational boaters

Our Mission Leadership Committees Annual Reports Strategic Plan Awards Contact Us

Our Mission

Founded in 1958, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) serves as a national catalyst for developing a safe boating culture by providing educational resources, outreach programming, and training opportunities for industry partners and the boating community to influence safe, secure, and responsible boating.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Grant Brown

Chair (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Chad Tokowicz

Vice Chair (Marine Retailers Association of the Americas)

Scott Johnson

Treasurer (Former U.S. Coast Guard)

Lisa Dugan

Secretary (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources)

Alan Dennison

Past Chair (BoatU.S. Foundation)

Robert Newsome

Member at Large (National Marine Manufacturers Association)

Ray Fernandez

Member at Large (Bridge Marina, Inc.)

Brian Rehwinkel

Member at Large (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)

Staff

Peg Phillips

Executive Director

Sandy Smith

Financial Officer

Ken Waldron

Creative Director & Producer

Alexis Webb

Program Manager

Pam Lamrouex

Warehouse Manager

Brianna Day

Administrative Assistant

Committees

The NSBC is supported by committees under the leadership of the board. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org for more information.

Annual Reports

Each year, the National Safe Boating Council produces an annual report highlighting key initiatives, programs, successes, and a financial update.

Strategic Plan

The 2025-2029 Strategic Plan of the National Safe Boating Council was approved at the General Membership Meeting on September 17, 2024 in New Orleans, LA. View the full plan here.

Awards

We recognize leaders in recreational boating and water safety through our annual awards programs.

Boating Safety Hall of Fame

IBWSS Communication Awards

Silver Schooner Award

Contact Us

National Safe Boating Council
3350 Ulmerton Road, Suite 8
Clearwater, FL 33762

(703) 361-4294

outreach@safeboatingcouncil.org