Stingray Boats names chief manufacturing officer

US independent boatbuilder, Stingray Boats, has announced Chad Helms as its chief manufacturing officer, effective immediately.

Helms will oversee the manufacturing process for the boatbuilder, which operates out of Hartsville, South Carolina. Helms will be responsible for Stingray’s manufacturing team members, with a focus on process standardization and commitment to quality.

Helms (pictured) joins Stingray with experience as the capital product manager of the ThermoFlex Division SPS (Sonoco Performance System) at Sonoco.

Founded in 1979, Stingray now has a stable of 19 models, with a proven reputation for quality and performance.

In a statement, Stingray Boats says: ‘We’re excited to welcome Chad Helms as Stingray’s new chief manufacturing officer. A Hartsville native, Chad brings many years of experience in manufacturing leadership, overseeing major capital projects and safety initiatives. We’re thrilled to have him on the team.’