Robert Montgomery has an extensive background in recreational water sports and the personal watercraft industry, spanning more than 20 years. His initial impact on the PWC industry occurred in 1977. At that time, Kawasaki jet skis were gathering dust at motorcycle dealerships. In fact, Kawasaki was about to close the doors on its jet ski product line. Mr. Montgomery approached Kawasaki and proposed a new direction to stimulate sales - target marine locations for selling PWC exclusively.

He established the first such dealership, quickly outselling all other Kawasaki dealerships and leading the way for others to follow. Kawasaki's decision to pursue new marketing directions proved to be a billion dollar decision, resulting in the eventual overwhelming commercial success of the Jet Ski. Mr. Montgomery was active on the national scene as well, advancing promotional programs that have been successful to this day, like 'Demo Days' and televised Jet Ski racing. Mr. Montgomery's Kawasaki experiences in marketing, sales, rentals, service, repair, flooring, warranty, and the Dealer/Manufacturer relationship have proved invaluable in steering the PowerSki project.

In 1981, Mr. Montgomery extended his knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and design to the Surf Jet Corporation in Janesville, Wisconsin. His patented design work made the Surf Jet Freestyle 236 and the Surf Jet Malibu 275 far more reliable and maneuverable than their predecessors. In 1987, Mr. Montgomery envisioned the mega market opportunity selling the surfing lifestyle to the masses that would accompany the development of an entirely new and conceptually different high performance motorized surfboard; featuring the sideways stance, the surfboard contour, ease of operation, performance and speed, embodied in a quality product. For years he has focused his efforts toward developing such a product. The result is the PowerSki Jetboard.

Bob Montgomery believes PowerSki's impact on the sideways stance industry could be a very big success. For example it's what Harely Davidson did to the motorcylcle industry, selling the lifestlye of Harley's and the packaging, accessories, clothing and after market parts that goes with it.

Our vision is one where people from around the world and of all ages can experience the endless enjoyment of the surfing lifestyle with a Powerski Jetboard™ on any flat body of water.

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HISTORICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1995 - Present
PowerSki International Corporation
San Clemente, California
Bob manages and directs all facets of the initial and final development for production, marketing and sales for worldwide distribution of the PowerSki Jet Board™ Igniter 330™.

1987 - 1995
Hydroforce Group LLC
San Clemente, California
Bob invented and developed the PowerSki™ Jetboard to the working prototype pre-production stage, negotiated and secured financial needs of the Hydroforce Group LLC and Power Ski International Corporation.

1985 - 1987
Builder's Diversified Corporation
California
As General Manager, Bob ran a multi-million dollar commercial construction company.

1981 - 1985
Surf Jet Corporation
Janesville, Wisconsin
Through innovative re-designs of the Surf Jet hulls, Bob was first named New Product Manager and went on to become Marketing and Sales Manager as the company became the Progressive Power Corporation in St Paul, Minnesota.

1980 - 1981
Aquatic Energy
Huntington Beach, California
Manufacturer of water related products such as wind surfers, molded surfboards, kayaks, knee skis and Surf Jet hulls.

1979 - 1982
Banzai Racing Jet Ski Products
Newport Beach, California
Designed, manufactured and sold high performance watercraft parts such as molded ported engine cylinders, exhaust manifolds and assorted Jet Ski parts and accessories.

1977 - 1981
Trans World Recreation (TWR)
Newport Beach, California
President, Sales and Marketing Manager

1967 - 1970
Douglas Aircraft
Long Beach, California
Manufacturing and Production Control.

1961 - 1966
Professional Surfing
California
Although professional surfing was not what it is today, Bob entered and competed in contests with some of the biggest names of the day including; David Nuuwhiva, Jock Suthterland, Herbie Fletcher and more.