Executive Team

Nick Siler

Nick Siler

President & CEO

Nick joined Burger in 2025 and is responsible for setting and implementing the company's overall vision, strategy, and direction, including leading the executive team.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5104

David Villar

David Villar

Chief Operating Officer

David joined Burger in 2025 and is responsible for the on-going development of staff, processes, and technologies that continuously improve organizational capability and capacity across all shipyard and joinery operations.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5105

Rich Thompson

Rich Thompson

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

Rich joined Burger in 2025 and is responsible for business development, product management, and marketing and delivery of strategic growth initiatives.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5106

Tom Connor

Tom Connor

Chief Financial Officer

Tom joined Burger in 2002 and is responsible for the administrative functions of the company, including finance, HR, IT, contract administration, legal, banking, and risk management.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5111

Ron Cleveringa

Ron Cleveringa

Senior Vice President

Ron joined Burger in 2000 and has been active in the yachting industry since 1984. Ron will help you obtain information about creating a custom yacht.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5117

Rich Olson Sr.

Rich Olson Sr.

Director of Manufacturing

Rich joined Burger in 2024 and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and alignment with organizational goals.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5178

Dennis Janda

Dennis Janda

Director of Engineering

Dennis joined Burger in 2005 and is responsible for leading the engineering department, overseeing project execution, innovation, and technical excellence to support the company’s strategic objectives and product development goals.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5159

Dawn Le Clair

Dawn Le Clair

Director of Supply Chain

Dawn joined Burger in 2004 and is responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain strategy, including procurement, logistics, inventory, and distribution, to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5145

James Ruffolo

James Ruffolo

Chairman

Jim has been with Burger since 1993 and was Burger's President & CEO from 2007 to 2025. As chairman, Jim is responsible for leading the board of directors, ensuring effective governance, setting strategic direction, and supporting executive leadership to achieve the organization’s long-term goals.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5164

Sales and Service

Ron Cleveringa

Ron Cleveringa

Senior Vice President

Ron joined Burger in 2000 and has been active in the yachting industry since 1984. Ron will help you obtain information about creating a custom yacht.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5117

Doug Borys

Doug Borys

Commercial Business Development

Doug joined Burger in 2000 and is responsible for commercial vessels and refit/repair services.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5149

Human Resources

Rich Olson

Rich Olson

Recruiting Specialist

Rich joined Burger in 2023 and is responsible for identifying, attracting, and selecting qualified candidates to fill organizational roles, ensuring alignment with workforce needs and company culture.

Contact

tel: +1 920.482.3302

Brittany Mallien

Brittany Mallien

Human Resource Generalist

Brittany has been with Burger since 2023 and is responsible for most of human resources, including onboarding, benefits, and culture.

Contact

tel: +1 920.686.5109