- 2016
Present
Present – Western Rivers Boat Management is the largest, independently owned tow company in the United States with over 300 people employed and 34 vessels running the river.
February 14, 2016Read More- 2010
2010
2010 – SMS Machine and Fabrication is added to the list of services under Western Rivers Boat Management.
December 14, 2010Read More2008
2008 – Charles L. Strait purchases the First Marine repair facility to add more versatility to Western Rivers Boat Management.
January 15, 2010Read More- 2007
2007
2007 – Western Rivers Boat Management heads down south to Paducah, KY to take advantage of the booming river industry and adds a Diesel Division to their services.
December 15, 2007Read More1996
1996 – Charles L. Strait starts Western Rivers Boat Management out of his kitchen in Ash Flat, Arkansas.
January 14, 2007Read More
