KVH names Norm MacLeod Marine Sales Rep of the Year

September 10, 2009 KVH Names Norm MacLeod Its First Annual Sales Representative of the Year MacLeod, of ComMar Sales, has worked with marine manufacturers for over 25 years and demonstrated outstanding performance in both sales and dealer satisfaction MIDDLETOWN, RI — As part of its ongoing dedication to outstanding service, KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI ) recently awarded its annual Sales Representative of the Year Award to Norm MacLeod, vice president of sales at ComMar Sales LLC in Tiverton, RI. MacLeod was chosen for the inaugural honor for several reasons. Chief among them are his commitment to KVH, strong sales performance, and consistently high dealer satisfaction ratings. “We are lucky to have Norm as a part of our team,” says Jim George , director of sales for KVH. “He is incredibly dedicated, and really believes in KVH products because he’s seen their reliability and performance for himself over the years. Norm is thorough, professional, and 100% committed to making sure our authorized dealers have everything they need to sell and service our products to exacting standards.” For over 25 years, Norm McLeod has worked as a manufacturer’s representative and as a sales manager for marine manufacturers. At ComMar, he has developed strong relationships with OEM, mass merchant, dealer, and distributor accounts. His extensive sailing experience and vast knowledge of the powerboat market help him to provide valuable insight to manufacturers. Norm serves his customers from his Rhode Island base. He has served on the board of NMMA here and NMRA and here and as NMRA President from 2007-2008. About KVH Industries, Inc. Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., is a leading provider of in-motion satellite TV and communication systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more than 150,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on boats, RVs, trucks, buses, and automobiles. Winner of the prestigious General Motors Innovative Design Award, 2 CES Innovation Awards, 32 National Marine Electronics Association Industry Awards, the DAME Award in the Marine Electronics category, and a finalist for the Automotive News PACE Award, KVH’s mission is to connect mobile customers with the same digital television entertainment, communications, and Internet services that they enjoy in their home and offices.

By Professional Mariner Staff