Lippert Promotes Harcourt Schutz to Senior Director of Aftermarket Marine Sales
March 14, 2022
Elkhart, Ind. – Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert™), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Harcourt Schutz to Senior Director of Aftermarket Marine Sales, which includes the premier brands of Lewmar®, SureShade®, and Taylor Made®.
Schutz brings more than 20 years of leadership, knowledge, and experience in the Marine marketplace in the U.S. and UK. He has held several roles at Lewmar, a leading marine equipment supplier that manufactures products in the UK and distributes products in the U.S. Most recently, he served as the Senior Director of Sales for Lewmar Aftermarket, where he was responsible for attracting new retail and wholesale distribution opportunities. Schutz has also served as the U.S. General Manager, National Sales Manager in OEM and Sales Aftermarket, and Market Manager.
Mark Boessler, Lippert’s Senior Vice President of Aftermarket, says, “Harcourt is strongly revered throughout the Marine industry in the OEM and Aftermarket sectors and will provide the outstanding leadership needed to continue to drive innovative new products for our brands while providing even greater service to our customers now and in the future.”
“We’re excited about the Lippert Aftermarket Marine growth journey ahead under the leadership, focus, and care of Harcourt Schutz. We firmly believe he will help us build a world-class Sales organization,” stated Stephan Lussier, Lippert Vice President of Aftermarket.
“It’s a true honor to have the opportunity to expand my role beyond Lewmar and work with all of the brands under Lippert Marine. I look forward to leading the growth of our Sales team to further enhance our customer relationships and continued success in the Marine industry,” said Schutz.
Schutz earned his bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston. In the late 1990s, he was a two-time All American in Sailing and a two-time member of the U.S. Sailing Team. He lives in Connecticut with his two sons who are 11 and 15. In his free time, Schutz enjoys boating and aviation.
About LCI Industries®
From over 140 manufacturing and distribution facilities located throughout North America, Africa and Europe, Lippert™ supplies a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, automobiles, watercraft and prefab homes. It also operates in adjacent markets, including hospitality, transportation, construction and agriculture. Lippert™ serves a wide range of aftermarket segments, providing high-quality products for the recreational vehicle / caravanning, automotive and marine industries. With over 12,500 team members and a diverse portfolio of best-in-class brands, Lippert™ adopts a team-based business philosophy and has proven that, by putting people first, the possibilities for growth and development are truly endless.
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