David McPhail, President of Boatcan

David has spent most of his life in, on and around boats, as a boat broker, a marina manager and worked in repair and maintenance of boats. It is David’s wealth of knowledge of the marine industry and the needs of boaters that contributed to the vision of a marine website developed by David and his wife Sharon. As avid boaters, the couple recognized a need for an affordable and effective online advertising source for buying or selling new and used boats, marine services and products. David and Sharon also believed there was a need for a source to help boaters searching for boating information.

www.boatcan.com is the result of the couple’s vision.

David’s knowledge, experiences, and his contributions have resulted in awards for his accomplishments from the marine industry and from the province of Ontario:

• Gord Blake Visionary Award (OMOA)
• Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal
• Ontario Volunteer Award

He has also served in leadership roles related to business and the marine industry:

• Chariman, Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce
• Director, Ontario Marine Operators Association
• President, Ontario Regional Advisory Council Transport Canada Safety and Security
• Member, Sarnia Bay Marina Advisory Board
• Host of Local Cable Television Business Show