CADILLAC — Ken Clinton took over as CEO of Rec Boat Holdings this spring.
He said the company’s parent, Groupe Beneteau, is pouring millions of dollars into Cadillac to expand production and create new designs.
After spending more than three decades leading another major boat company, Clinton is happy to embed himself in the Cadillac community.
He said his top priority is raising awareness about the quality of boats being built right here in Cadillac.
“ I think the biggest thing right now is making people more aware of the amazing product that we build here,” said Clinton.
The parent company, based in France, has committed significant resources to growing the facility.
“They believe in being able to move it forward. So being able to create, I would say probably on average, ten differ