Richard Schwartz Inducted into Cambridge Who's Who
Richard Schwartz earned a JD from Yale University and BA from Princeton University

ALEXANDRIA, VA, August 27, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Richard Schwartz, Chairman and Founder of the Boat Owners Association of The United States (Boat U.S.), has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in the recreational boating community and industry.

At Boat Owners Association of The United States, Mr. Schwartz oversees the business; he works to create and pass legislation supporting boaters and boating safety efforts. Boat U.S. has over 600,000 boat owner members, nationwide, has over 200,000 marine insurance clients, and over 300,000 on-the-water towing subscribers. It also provides over 20 other services. With 46 years of professional experience, he attributes his success to his creativity and ability to overcome challenges.

In 1956, Mr. Schwartz earned a JD from Yale University. He also earned a BA degree from Princeton University. He is a member of Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Princeton Club of Washington, Yale Law School Association of Washington, and supports the Arena Stage and the National Children's Museum in the Washington, D.C. area.

For his efforts over the years, Mr. Schwartz has been recognized with a number of national awards, including the Annual Award of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (1983); the August A. Busch "Michelob Schooner" Boating Safety Award (1987); the Boating Hall of Fame Award from the National Safe Boating Council (1995); Lifetime Achievement Award from National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (1999); the Distinguished Public Service Commendation from the United States Coast Guard (2000), the United States Power Squadron Raymond A. Finlay Sea Scout Service Award (2005) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association Charles F. Chapman Award (2006) for providing consistent promotion and protection of the sport of boating and its benefits to both the recreational boating industry and the public. He was also appointed by he Secretary of Transportation to the National Boating Safety Advisory Council. In 2007, he was asked to be the national spokesman for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Safety Check program and was awarded Honorary Commodore status by the Auxiliary.

Founded in 1966, Boat Owners Association of The United States coordinates recreational boat and trailer towing activities. It offers its 600,000 members boat insurance; discounts on boating-related product; on-the-water towing; three of the largest circulation magazines in boating and fishing; representation on federal and state boating issues and many other services.

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