Rory Herndon named president of Xpress Boats, Veranda Marine

Will succeed his father effective Jan. 1

Xpress Boats announced that Rory A. Herndon will succeed his father, Rodney Herndon, as the president of Xpress Boats and Veranda Marine effective Jan. 1.

Family-owned and operated by the Herndon family since 1966, Rodney Herndon said the company is poised for successful growth as the next generation assumes control of the business, and his son is ready to continue the legacy established by his grandfather 50 years ago.

Xpress boats operates out of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hot Springs, Ark. producing top of the line boats for almost any application.