VoltSafe Blog Team – January 27, 2026
OTTAWA, ON – (January 27, 2026) – VoltSafe is thrilled to announce that Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Trevor Burgess, has been elected to the Board of Directors of NMMA Canada.
NMMA Canada (National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada) represents the collective voice of Canada’s recreational marine industry, advocating on behalf of manufacturers, suppliers, and stakeholders while advancing safety, innovation, sustainability, and industry growth nationwide. The NMMA’s Board of Directors plays a critical role in shaping policy, standards, and strategic initiatives that support the long-term health of the marine sector.
Marie-France McKinnon, Executive Director of NMMA Canada said, “As the recreational boating industry continues to evolve, it’s important that our Board reflects emerging technologies and forward-looking leadership. Trevor Burgess’ work at VoltSafe, including earning one of the industry’s top innovation awards at The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, (IBEX is North America’s largest technical trade event for marine industry professionals), underscores how Canadian innovation is contributing to a safer, more competitive marine industry. We’re pleased to welcome Trevor to the NMMA Canada Board.”
Burgess’ appointment reflects VoltSafe’s ever-increasing role in modernizing marina and shore power infrastructure through intelligent, safety-driven electrical technologies. It also demonstrates industry confidence in VoltSafe as an authority in electrical safety and innovation.
“It is a tremendous honour to join the NMMA Canada Board of Directors at a time when the industry is navigating important transitions around electrification, safety, and infrastructure modernization,” said Trevor Burgess, Co-Founder & CEO of VoltSafe. “I look forward to contributing alongside fellow industry leaders to help strengthen Canada’s recreational marine sector and ensure it continues to innovate and grow responsibly.”
VoltSafe is actively working with marinas, ports, and industry partners to deploy its patented smart shore power technology to significantly reduce electrical fire risk, improve operational visibility, and enable safer electrification at the dock.
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About VoltSafe Inc.
VoltSafe Inc. is improving the way people connect to power. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, the Canadian tech startup has reinvented the electrical plug by eliminating prongs, adding magnets and an “electrical fingerprint”. Using patented technology, VoltSafe has created the world’s safest, simplest, and smartest plug design since electricity came into homes more than 140 years ago. The company’s product pipeline includes magnetic plug replacement solutions for household, commercial, industrial, marine, electric and autonomous vehicles, emergency services, and more.
About NMMA Canada
NMMA Canada represents the recreational marine industry through advocacy, industry research, safety and certification programs, and consumer promotion. NMMA Canada works with provincial and federal governments, media, and industry stakeholders to advance boating, support manufacturers and suppliers, and strengthen the long-term growth and competitiveness of Canada’s recreational marine sector.