Burger Boat Company Names 2021 Associate of the Year

Burger Boat Company, one of the oldest and most respected yacht builders in the world, has named Jason Allard as its 2021 Associate of the Year. The award celebrates his commitment to continuous improvement of his skills in service to Burger’s clients, as well as the leadership he shows through collaboration with all departments and company associates.

Recognizing Jason as Associate of the Year is an opportunity to celebrate his leadership, dedication, the example he sets, and the comprehensive shipbuilding skills he has developed over his impressive 23-year career as a key contributor of the Burger team.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate Jason as Burger’s 2021 Associate of the Year,” says Jim Ruffolo, President and CEO of Burger Boat Company. “His loyalty, dedication, and his ever-present quest for quality and reliability makes us all better. Jason’s positive attitude and sense of urgency is inspiring to all. His knowledge and ability to communicate ideas clearly provide incredible leadership. Jason’s work ethic exemplifies the personal traits Burger seeks, and which all guests will experience when they visit our shipyard.”

Throughout 2021, Jason has played a crucial role as the project leader within the engineering team for design and coordination of custom yacht and commercial vessel construction. Jason reliably created cohesion between Burger’s various shipyard departments and associates.

The engineering excellence and unique shipbuilding prowess that Jason provides makes him an indispensable contributor to the Burger team and its customers.

Since joining Burger as a marine engineer in 1998, Jason has designed the exceptionally performing, and reliable, mechanical systems for numerous yachts and commercial vessels. Additionally, his work ethic and quality of work has seen him grow within the organization, attaining the position of Senior Marine Mechanical Engineer and allowing him to be a key leader throughout the entire shipyard.

Jason, like previous Associate of the Year award winners, helps to raise everyone’s level through the personal example he sets. It is for that positive example, his technical proficiency, and his dedication to helping the Burger team achieve the highest standards, that he has been named Burger’s 2021 Associate of the Year.