Bollinger Names Hinkebein Director of Government Affairs
. Hinkebein will join the Government & External Affairs division of Bollinger Shipyards under EVP Geoffrey Green, where he will collaborate with community and economic development partners to continue driving the company’s growth and success across the Gulf Coast.The announcement was made by Ben Bordelon, Bollinger’s President and Chief Executive Officer, who said, “Andrew’s reputation and commitment to the Gulf Coast made him an obvious choice to represent Bollinger and its 4,000 employees in the communities, counties, parishes and states where we operate. Our greatest asset
Bollinger Launches 'Shipfitter Bootcamp'
each Shipfitter Trainee will be evaluated and their compensation will increase according to their skill level.“We are thrilled to launch this exciting new program that will ensure Bollinger and the Mississippi Gulf Coast remain synonymous with best-in-class defense shipbuilding,” said Ben Bordelon, CEO of Bollinger Shipyards. “Our industry relies on the expertise and dedication of skilled shipfitters, and this bootcamp will provide invaluable training and opportunities for individuals looking to start or advance their careers at Bollinger. When we invest in our Mississippi workforce
Bollinger Names Andy Naquin Sales VP
Bollinger Shipyards announced it has promoted Andrew “Andy” Naquin to lead its sales team as the company's new Vice President of Sales.“Since joining Bollinger, Andy has been an invaluable addition to our team,” said Ben Bordelon, President and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards. “His deep experience and breadth of relationships in the maritime industry are second to none, and I know he’ll continue to deliver our customers the highest level of quality service and solutions that Bollinger has been known for nearly eight decades.”Naquin first joined Bollinger in
Schneider Named Engineering Director at Bollinger Mississippi Shipyard
construction programs.“As we continue to grow and expand to meet the changing needs of our customers, it’s important that the leadership team and broader organization evolve to meet those demands and provide the highest levels of quality, support and service in our industry,” said Ben Bordelon, Bollinger’s President and CEO. “The addition of Nate to our management team supports our growth initiative at BMS and companywide.”Schneider previously served as Commanding Officer, U.S. Navy SUPSHIP Gulf Coast where he led over 900 government civilian, contractor and military
Bollinger Hires Naquin as Sales Director
Bollinger Shipyards announced it has hired Andrew “Andy” Naquin as Director of Sales, where he will report to Eric Bollinger, Vice President of Sales, and will assist in leading the sales team. The announcement was made by Ben Bordelon, Bollinger’s President and Chief Executive Officer, who said, “For over 76 years, the Bollinger family has worked hard to deliver our customers the highest quality service and solutions in our industry. At the heart of those relationships is trust. With over two decades of experience in the maritime industry, I know that those relationships
Kuehne Named GM of Bollinger Quick Repair
Louisiana based shipbuilding and repair group Bollinger Shipyards, LLC, announced it has promoted Matthew Kuehne to General Manager of Bollinger Quick Repair.Bollinger’s CEO and President, Ben Bordelon, said, “[Kuehne] will be responsible for leading and growing the facility as we continue to service the needs of our current and future customers.”Kuehne joined Bollinger in 2011 and has held the positions of Assistant Estimating/Project Coordinator, Estimating/Project Coordinator, Assistant Operations Manager and Operations Manager. He is a 2007 graduate of the University of New
Bollinger Wins SCA Safety Award
of America (SCA) on May 18, 2017 during SCA’s Annual General Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C. This award is given to member companies with the lowest total recordable incident rates (TRIR) based on a quarterly injury and illness survey conducted by the Association. On winning the award, Ben Bordelon, Bollinger’s president and CEO said, “Bollinger Shipyards has earned the SCA Award for Excellence in Safety for the 12th consecutive year. This recognition of exceptional safety performance by the shipbuilding and repair industry is realized only through the continued efforts of Bollinger
Bollinger Shipyards Achieve Safety Milestones
Bollinger Shipyards, LLC announced that the Bollinger Lockport New Construction facility has worked 6 million man-hours without a lost time accident and the Bollinger Fourchon facility has worked 15 years without a lost time accident. Bollinger’s President and CEO Ben Bordelon said, “Our management and employees have once again demonstrated their dedication in making our safety program successful. Bollinger continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America. Congratulations to our family of employees for their efforts in keeping safety a top priority.” With
Mayall Joins Bollinger as VP Sales/Marketing
Bollinger Shipyards announces the addition of Joe Mayhall to its corporate sales and marketing team. Bollinger president and CEO Ben Bordelon made the announcement, stating, “In his new role of Vice President, Commercial Business Development, Joe will have commercial sales and marketing responsibilities for Bollinger as well as Tampa Ship. Joe brings to the table 23 years as a solid contributor in shipyard sales and marketing. His knowledge and understanding of the industry will open new doors and new markets for Bollinger as well as expand on our existing new construction and
Bollinger Appoints Sales VP
Bollinger Shipyards announces the promotion of Eric Bollinger to Vice President of Sales. President and CEO Ben Bordelon made the announcement, stating, “Eric has been a key contributor to our company’s sales efforts for over 39 years. His knowledge and understanding of our markets will benefit and support our customer service and customer relations efforts. Eric has proven himself a very dedicated employee and integral member of our team time after time, and I am excited to see the impact of his leadership on our business.”
Bollinger Announces Promotions
Bollinger Shipyards announces the promotions of three key leaders, as Tim Martinez, Scott Theriot and Corey Phelps enter new roles. Making the announcement, Bollinger’s President and CEO Ben Bordelon, said, “We will be strengthening our position in the market by developing our team from within and capitalizing on the talents of our proven leadership group. I am pleased to announce the promotions of Tim Martinez, Scott Theriot and Corey Phelps.” Tim Martinez has accepted the position of Executive Vice President of the Repair Division. Martinez began his Bollinger
