McKeil Marine Limited Announcement

January 9, 2013, Hamilton, ON - We are pleased to announce that Brent Kinnaird will be joining the McKeil team on February 1st, in the capacity of Marketing Manager.

Brent joins McKeil with over 17 years of experience in Marketing and Communications and is no stranger to the marine industry.  Through his firm Inspire Marketing, Brent worked with many industry partners including:  the Hamilton Port Authority, Highway H2O, St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and Parrish & Heimbecker.

Prior to establishing Inspire Marketing with his business partner and wife Amanda, Brent maintained a long tenure with the Hamilton Port Authority. Most recently, he acted as Master of Ceremonies for the Highway H2O Annual Conference.

Brent will lead our marketing program to build the McKeil brand and develop a marketing strategy in partnership with the business development team. This will support the achievement of our goal to be recognized as the first choice for tug and barge services from the Great Lakes through Eastern Canada and the Arctic.

A graduate of the Mohawk College Business Administration Program and a lifelong resident of Hamilton, Brent and his wife Amanda are both very active in the community.