Chris Manthos serves as executive director of the American Watercraft Association. When not riding, he dedicates his time to educating regulators and other officials on the realities of personal watercraft, in contrast to the fantasy world of the no-access crowd. He mows his own lawn, washes his own truck, served his country, pays his taxes, picks up trash on public roads, opens his own beer bottles, reads books, hunts, feeds his own dogs, doesn’t need government to tell him right from wrong, and deplores sanctimonious hypocrites, bullies, and know-it-alls, particularly the political kind.

Wiley Russell Jr. is the dealer coordinator of the AWA and works closely with personal watercraft dealers nationwide, promoting PWC access for all enthusiasts, as well as promoting dealerships. He is a Virginia native and enjoys riding PWC as much as possible.

John Donaldson is not the longest serving PWC government relations guy, but he’s close. He had been in the power sports industry for over a decade when his then employer decided his gift for gab and ability to write completely confusing letters were a perfect match for dealing with politicians and legislators. Since the course change in his work history, Donaldson has worked for two of the biggest PWC manufacturers as well as having a turn at running the Personal Watercraft Industry Association. Donaldson says that these government relations experiences have helped him understand that it sure isn’t the government one learns about in a text book. Further in Donaldson’s past was his service in the U.S. Coast Guard and a few years as owner of a major power sports dealership in Southern California. This diversity of government, manufacturer, and retail experience qualifies Donaldson to help keep AWA members and others informed on the latest activities of government impact on the use of PWC in the PWC Nation.

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Monday, August 27, 2007

About AWA
posted by Laura Creekmore

Join AWA Today

The American Watercraft Association brings together personal watercraft enthusiasts, dealers and manufacturers to protect your right to ride. When you join AWA, you add your voice to the thousands of PWC owners fighting for the freedom to enjoy recreational boating. Don’t wait until your favorite ride is threatened! Take action today by joining AWA and proactively working to protect your freedom to ride.

When you join the AWA, you can take advantage of these exclusive benefits:
• Member magazine: You’ll receive six issues of Ride PWC Magazine each year.
• Events: Be the first to hear about AWA-sponsored recreational rides and many more events.
• Discount Insurance: Get discounted insurance on your PWC as an AWA member from Reed Brothers Insurance Group, 800-257-8623.
• Legislative Action: The AWA works to maintain PWC access to all of America’s waterways. As the only consumer-based organization dedicated to defending your freedom to ride, we look forward to the day when the issue of PWC access to the nation’s waterways is simply not an issue anymore.