SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _________________________________________________ Form 8-K Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2003 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Florida 2-70197 59-1564329 (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction Identification No.) of Incorporation) 4041 S.W. 47 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314 (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 954/587-6280 Item 5. Other Events On April 14, 2003, Sonia B. Beard was elected to the Company's Board of Directors to serve a term ending on the date of the next Annual Shareholders Meeting, unless re-elected. Ms. Beard has a financial background including positions in both public accounting and private industry. She currently holds a managerial position with Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. In addition, she has earned a CPA license from the state of Florida. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. Date: April 14, 2003 By:________________________________ Name: Peter G. Dornau Title: Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Date: April 14, 2003 By:________________________________ Name: Edward Anchel Title: Chief Financial Officer