About Karl Sandstrom
Karl, a Norwood, Mass., native began his engine and boating career in 1980, while working in an Evinrude / Johnson dealership. Afterwards, Sandstrom went on to spend five years at a major boat manufacturer, Action Marine, in product development. Karl joined Outboard Motor Company (OMC) in 1990 as a sales & service representative for the Caribbean Islands. There, he held several product management positions for the company’s international markets and global product management worldwide. Under BRP, Karl serves as Evinrude product manager with responsibility for market analysis, new product development and go-to-market product strategy.