FloridaMakes Welcomes Nautique Boat Company's Kris Hanigosky to Board of Directors Manufacturing Leader Brings Over Two Decades of Operational Excellence to Florida's MEP Center
ORLANDO, Fla. — FloridaMakes, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) for the state of Florida, today announced the appointment of Kris Hanigosky, Vice President of Operations at Nautique Boat Company, to its Board of Directors Hanigosky brings more than 20 years of manufacturing expertise to the FloridaMakes board, with significant experience in leading manufacturing operations, supply chain management, quality control, and engineering initiatives. His leadership has been instrumental in driving culture improvements, production advancements, workforce development, and supplier relationships at Nautique Boat Company.
"We are excited to welcome Kris to our board of directors," said Kevin Carr, CEO of FloridaMakes. "His extensive operational experience and strategic leadership in manufacturing will be invaluable as we continue our mission to strengthen Florida's manufacturing sector. Kris's insights from leading operations at an iconic Florida manufacturer celebrating its centennial year will help guide our efforts to enhance competitiveness and drive innovation across the state's manufacturing ecosystem."
Hanigosky, who holds an MBA from the University of Central Florida and a degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, has been a member of the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida (MACF) since 2015, where he has previously served in leadership positions including President and Vice President.
"I am honored to join the FloridaMakes Board of Directors and look forward to contributing to an organization that plays such a vital role in strengthening Florida's manufacturing community," said Hanigosky. "As someone deeply invested in manufacturing excellence and innovation, I'm excited to help advance FloridaMakes' mission of supporting manufacturers across our state to become more competitive, efficient, and forward-thinking in their operations."
At Nautique Boat Company, Hanigosky oversees all manufacturing, supply chain, quality, manufacturing engineering, and facilities and maintenance operations. He also serves on Nautique's Executive and Product Teams, which are responsible for strategic and product direction at the company, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
About FloridaMakes
FloridaMakes is a statewide, industry-led partnership operated by an alliance of Florida's regional manufacturers associations with the sole mission of strengthening and advancing Florida's economy by improving the competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance of its manufacturing sector, with an emphasis on small and medium-sized firms. It accomplishes this by providing services focused on three principle value streams: technology adoption, talent development, and business growth. FloridaMakes is the official representative of the MEP National Network and NIST MEP in the state of Florida. For more information about FloridaMakes, please visit FloridaMakes.com.
Media Contact: Frances Nevill Director of Communications
frances.nevill@floridamakes.com
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