HydroHoist is pleased to announce the members of our newly-formed Advisory Board. A world class group that will bring enormous value to HydroHoist. Pat Cavanagh, President of Cavanagh, LLC; Paxson St. Clair, President of Cobalt Boats; and Chip McElroy, President and CEO of McElroy Manufacturing. We are honored to be working with these individuals as they bring unique perspectives and many years of business experience. As a bonus, each is an avid boater and user of our product. We are honored that they are giving their time and talents to HydroHoist.
HydroHoist Advisory Board members (l to r): Pat Cavanagh, President, Cavanagh, LLC; Chip McElroy, President & CEO, McElroy Manufacturing; Mick Webber, President & CEO, HydroHoist®, LLC; Paxson St. Clair, President, Cobalt Boats
Key Takeaways
• Leadership and strategic guidance add experienced industry voices to help shape direction and decisions.
• Advisory boards are positioned as a way to bring outside perspective and keep innovation and execution sharp.
• This gives confidence that product and business decisions are being informed by seasoned operators and leaders.
FAQs
Q: What does an advisory board do for a company like this?
A: It brings outside expertise into big picture planning, product direction, and business decisions. The goal is to avoid blind spots and benefit from leaders who have seen what works across the industry.
Q: Why should customers care about an advisory board announcement?
A: It can signal long term investment in improvement and accountability, not just short term sales. When strong advisors are involved, it often supports better focus on quality, support, and innovation over time.
Q: Does an advisory board change my day to day ownership experience?
A: Not immediately, but it can influence future products, support programs, and service strategies. Over time, those decisions affect how easy ownership feels and how well solutions keep pace with changing needs.
