NEW ORLEANS, LA (December 4, 2012) – Sea-Trac Offshore Services has announced that Lyle St. Romain has joined the company as CEO / COO. The family- owned dealership specializes in sales and service of world-class marine electronics to commercial marine, recreational, government, and military customers. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Lyle onboard during a time of growth and opportunity,” stated Bert St. Romain, owner of Sea-Trac. With over twenty-five years experience working for marine electronics manufacturers on a national level, Lyle will play a key role in the company’s strategy to be the number one choice for sales and 24/7 service of marine electronics to customers in the New Orleans River Parishes and Coastal Louisiana. “Having begun his professional career in 1984 at Sea-Trac, and being one of two sons active in the business today, Lyle’s appointment is a great decision for our business on both a professional and personal level,” Bert added. Lyle joins his brother, Chris St. Romain, president of Sea-Trac.
A veteran of the marine electronics industry, Lyle St. Romain was most recently in the capacity of General Manager for Charles Marine & Industrial, a provider of high-quality, innovative AC & DC electrical products. During his ten years with the company which began in 2002, he managed all aspects of the company’s Marine & Industrial business unit. Prior to his employment with Charles, Lyle worked at Raymarine Inc. (formerly Raytheon Marine Company) for fourteen years where he served in various sales and management capacities; his last position with the company as vice president of global sales.
“Coming back home to my beloved New Orleans and continuing to work in an industry I love is very rewarding,” quoted Lyle. “I’m extremely proud of the tremendous talent and dedication of the Sea-Trac staff and look forward to the privilege of being part of building the company’s excellent reputation in the industry,” he added. St. Romain holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Louisiana State University and is a graduate of Jesuit High School in New Orleans. He is a USCG Licensed Captain and spent six years in the U.S. Naval Reserve.
About Sea-Trac Offshore Services
Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Sea-Trac Offshore Services is a family-owned and operated dealer specializing in sales and service of world-class marine electronics to customers in the New Orleans River Parishes and Coastal Louisiana. Founded in 1960, Sea-Trac has a longstanding reputation of providing premium products, technical service, and customer support to the commercial marine, recreational, government and military sectors of the marine industry. The company’s NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) certified specialists are committed to 24/7 service of vessels of every type and size.
