MTS Names Ostrander Executive Director
The Marine Technology Society announced that Chris Ostrander was selected as the organization’s new executive director, effective March 8, 2022. An oceanographer and business development executive, Chris has more than 15 years of experience in building and leading complex organizations, advancing mission-driven partnerships, and guiding durable growth for a range of academic, government, and private organizations. “After a comprehensive search, we are elated to have Chris lead MTS as the organization’s new executive director. It is a time of growth and acceleration for our
The Shearer Group Hires Toerner
Texas A&M’s Human Powered Submarine Team where he designed, modeled and built a submarine which raced in the International Submarine Races against other universities from numerous countries. He was also the President for both the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and Marine Technology Society Texas A&M Chapters
Hanlon will Retire as COVE CEO
site re-development with COVE officially opening in November 2018. To date, nearly 70 ocean technology companies have located at the facility, including small and medium sized companies, ocean technology start-ups and international companies.Under Hanlon’s leadership, COVE received the Marine Technology Society 2019 Compass International Award during the 2019 Oceans Conference in Seattle, WA
Holvik joins Thrustmaster
years of experience in the DP field, having previously worked with Kongsberg Maritime starting as a service engineer, then being promoted to sales manager, vice president of sales and marketing and finally president of Kongsberg Maritime, Inc. He also was involved in the start-up of the marine technology society (MTS) DP committee and served on the executive advisory board of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
Lawson Joins Bristol Harbor Group
at Foss Maritime in Seattle where he provided engineering support for a fireboat newbuild project and helped with the preliminary design of a warehouse barge. Lawson is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the Marine Technology Society
Rendall Joins The Shearer Group
Naval architect Ryan Rendall has joined the naval architecture, marine engineering and marine surveying firm The Shearer Group, Inc. (TSGI). Prior to joining TSGI, Rendall worked for Metal Shark Boats as a naval architect and marine engineer. He received a B.S. in Marine Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers and the Marine Technology Society.
MTS Executive Director Steps Down
Richard Lawson, Executive Director of the Marine Technology Society (MTS), has stepped down to pursue other professional opportunities, MTS’ Board of Directors announced today. Lawson has served as MTS Executive Director since December of 2007. He steps down effective today. In the coming weeks, the MTS Board of Directors will develop a formal search process for a new executive director, as well as a restructuring of job responsibilities to better utilize the talents of the remainder of the MTS staff. Chris Barrett, currently the Director of Meetings and Professional
Webb Institute Picks Crowley Scholarship Recipients
energy. He has participated in Webb’s work program by machining at Bay Ship & Yacht Co., sailing for MaranGas Maritime Inc. and working at both SafeBoats International and Glosten Associates. Ko is also involved with Webb’s leadership and education committees, SNAME, the student Marine Technology Society (MTS) and is both class president and captain of the basketball team. Crowley started the Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship at Webb Institute in 2007. Additionally, the Marty Johnson ’88 Leadership Fund was established to expand Webb’s Leadership Program,
JMS Hires Business Development VP
will lead all aspects of sales, marketing and business development. In addition to his new role at JMS, Manley is involved in the marine technology profession through a variety of leadership roles. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, Vice President of Government and Public Affairs for the Marine Technology Society and a member of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Advisory Committee. He is also dedicated to innovation, serving as a judge for the Wendy Schmidt Ocean Health XPRIZE
Werner Named Academic Dean of Webb Institute
Werner has taught a variety of courses and has been an advisor to many senior theses. Outside the classroom, Professor Werner has been a member of the Faculty Honor Committee and the advisor to the student sections of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) and the Marine Technology Society. Professor Werner served as the faculty representative to Webb’s Board of Trustees for four years, coordinated Webb’s ABET accreditation, and helped to establish a distance learning center at Webb. Professor Werner earned both his B.S in Naval Architecture and Marine
