ABILENE – November 06, 2026 -- Daniel Gutierrez, president of Tigé Boats and ATX Surf Boats, has been named a 2026 Mover & Shaker finalist by Boating Industry, one of only two finalists selected industry-wide this year.
The annual program honors leaders who rethink how they do business and take on the challenges facing the marine industry. Tigé Boats, Inc., a premium wake and wakesurf boat manufacturer, announced the recognition.
Gutierrez moved from graphic designer in 2004 to Tigé president in 2020
Gutierrez joined Tigé in 2004 as a graphic designer. He spent nearly a decade leading marketing and product design, became Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and took the president's role in 2020.
Gutierrez led design of 34 surf and wake boats and launched ATX in 2019
In 2019, he launched ATX Surf Boats as an entry-level wake and surf boat brand. In 2023, he introduced the Ultré ZX Class as Tigé's flagship.
Charlie Pigeon, Tigé's founder and CEO, credited Gutierrez's drive to keep improving products as a key factor in building boats that stand out in the industry. Gutierrez said, "if you want to make something better, you have to be honest about where you are first."
Ultré ZX and Z3 give Tigé back-to-back Boating Industry Top Product awards
The Ultré ZX was named Boating Magazine's Watersports Boat of the Year and earned Boating Industry's 2025 Top Product award. The Tigé Z3 followed with a 2026 Top Product award.