Metal Shark Hires Marshall as Executive VP
combatant craft, high speed/high performance/advanced vessels, and unmanned surface craft. He also served as CCD’s Senior Craft Design Manager from 2007-2019, and Naval Architect from 1993-2007.At Metal Shark, Marshall will assume responsibility for the full realm of the company’s program management efforts, from outward facing customer interactions to internal systems and Programs personnel management, in support of all new builds across the company’s three Gulf Coast boat building facilities
Resolve Marine Forms Government Relations Department
maritime salvage disaster responses during his military career. After retiring from the military, he joined CACI Inc. as a Senior Program Manager in the Training and Warfighter Readiness group, leading their Foreign Military Sales. He then joined Thales Defense and Security as Director of Program Management for Systems Solutions where he oversaw the management and manufacture of domestic and international defense products. Baumann graduated from Clarkson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and holds a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the
VIDEO: Patrick Ryan Named CTO at ABS
, digital class, engineering software organizations, Global Simulation Center and the Global Ship Systems Center.Throughout his career as a naval architect, Ryan has always been focused on cutting edge technologies around ships and ship building. Prior to joining ABS, he was in ship design, program management, and engineering leadership roles, at Newport News Shipbuilding. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, and a Masters in Ocean Engineering.Watch the interview with Patrick Ryan here
Saildrone Hires Cuyler as COO and Jones as Sales VP
28 years helping introduce new products into the market, from inception through launch. Some marquee products include the Amazon Electric Delivery Van, Tesla Model S, and Pontiac Solstice. Cuyler will use these experiences to drive Saildrone forward across production, fleet, mission operations, and program management as it scales across many new business opportunities.Most recently, Cuyler served as director of global fleet vehicle design, engineering, and execution for Amazon’s Last Mile program and has also held various senior leadership roles at Faraday Future, Webasto, Apple, and Tesla.&ldquo
Mercury Marine Names Millender Bailey VP & GM, eSolutions
for electric vehicle technology, Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) and Ford’s connected vehicle strategy. Additionally, Millender Bailey has led the global electrification strategy for the Lincoln and Ford brands, in addition to holding various roles of increasing importance in technical program management, plant vehicle team supervision, and led a range of new business model initiatives in electrification, autonomy and mobility solutions.“Perissa is a visionary leader with a proven track record of success in electrification,” said Chris Drees, Mercury Marine president. “We
MJP Taps Kirby to Lead Americas Sales
of MJP, Inc. and regional sales director of MJP in the Americas region. He will be responsible for business development, strategic market analysis and customer relations in addition to operations.Kirby brings more than 30 years of marine industry expertise, including marine design and engineering, program management and new product development. Most recently he acted as director of marine sales for a propulsion system integrator. Previously Kirby has worked for several shipyards including Vigor, Kvichak Marine, SAFE Boats International and United States Marine Incorporated (USMI).“With Kevin&rsquo
Dorsey Named Operations VP at Ingalls Shipbuilding
production strategies.Dorsey joined Ingalls Shipbuilding in 2000 as a robotic operations technician and spent a portion of his career focused on the Gulfport composite operations for LPD/DDG 1000 serving as quality manager, operations director and then site director. Most recently, Dorsey served in program management with a focus on the DDG 51 class where he and his team managed the installation, test and activation of multiple complex ship systems.He holds a bachelor’s degree in management from Nicholls State University, an MBA in project management from Capella University and is a graduate of the
Phoenix Hires Sonnenberg as Norfolk GM
Phoenix 29 years of experience in air and mixed gas diving, salvage and underwater ship husbandry. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Thomas Edison State University.Patrick Keenan, Phoenix president, said, "Michael Sonnenberg brings to Phoenix significant program management and leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with government agencies and commercial businesses. His deck plate experience and technological expertise make him an excellent fit for the position of general manager, Norfolk
Huntington Ingalls Industries Names New CEO
transition period ©HIIStarting March 1, Petters will support the leadership transition as executive vice-chairman and will remain an HII employee through 2022, during which time he will continue to represent HII.HII said that, succeeding Petters as CEO, Kastner brings extensive leadership and program management experience. Kastner was promoted to his current COO position in February 2021, after serving as HII’s executive vice president and chief financial officer since March 2016. Kastner also served as vice president and CFO for HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division based in Pascagoula
Ingalls Names Norris Director of Government Affairs
economic recovery and growth,” Ingalls Shipbuilding president Kari Wilkinson said. “Our relationships with community partners and governmental leaders enable Ingalls to provide long-term stability to the shipyard and the communities it serves.”Prior to joining Ingalls, Norris led program management activities for Covington Civil and Environmental in support of the state of Mississippi’s RESTORE Act coastal restoration program. His previous roles include president of the Gulf Coast Business Council, executive director of Governor Haley Barbour’s Office of Hurricane Katrina
Sutton Named Chief Information Officer at Newport News
Academy in 1993, and served more than 24 years in various Air Force strategic and tactical leadership roles in cyberspace operations and IT. He retired in 2018 as director of communications and CIO for Air Combat Command, where he oversaw cyberspace and communications policy, resource advocacy and program management supporting 94,000 active-duty and civilian personnel worldwide. Sutton also holds masters’ degrees in organizational leadership from Regent University and engineering management from the Air Force Institute of Technology
Lemcool Joins Eastern Shipbuilding Group
, focusing on maximizing efficiency and profit growth. Lemcool’s business development strategies have consistently elevated companies’ profiles and customer reach. His diverse background includes executive management, commercial and government business development, production operations, program management, contract and subcontract management, purchasing, estimating and proposal development.“I’m very excited to be part of Eastern,” Lemcool said. “I have followed ESG since the beginning of my shipbuilding career and am humbled that the D’Isernia family feels my skill
Ingalls Shipbuilding Promotes Nungesser to VP
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced that George Nungesser has been promoted to vice president of program management, effective April 1.Nungesser will have profit and loss responsibility for all elements of program execution, and will serve as the principal liaison to the Navy and Coast Guard for all platforms in the Ingalls portfolio. He currently serves as program manager for Ingalls’ Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer program.“As a second-generation shipbuilder, George brings decades of shipbuilding experience to this role,” said
Fairbanks Morse Names Clark COO
U.S.-based engines manufacturer Fairbanks Morse said Monday it has named Michael Clark its new chief operating officer. Clark will guide the company’s operations, engineering, supply chain and program management departments. He will also be responsible for the company’s environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives.“Michael is a transformational leader dedicated to continuous process improvement,” said George Whittier, CEO of Fairbanks Morse, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management. “He is extremely proactive in addressing business challenges, building
Kari Wilkinson Named President of Ingalls Shipbuilding
and president of HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, effective April 1. She will succeed Brian Cuccias, who announced that he will retire April 1.Kari Wilkinson, who will report to HII executive vice president and COO Chris Kastner, currently serves as Ingalls’ vice president, program management.“Kari is a respected leader with an impressive 25-year record of success managing programs and overseeing major shipbuilding initiatives at Ingalls,” Kastner said. “Her focus on operational excellence, exemplary leadership skills and ability to build effective customer relationship
Baldwin Joins LIG Marine Managers
executive Ken Baldwin has joined the company as Vice President of Marine.At LIG, Baldwin will direct and expand marine programs, including the company's quality control, and expand the team’s industry knowledge.Baldwin brings to the role extensive underwriting, operations improvement and program management experience. At one point, he personally handled the largest volume of Hull and P&I in the country.Baldwin has been underwriting commercial marine business since the beginning of his insurance career, having honed his skills at carriers including Atlantic Mutual and Travelers. Baldwin joined
Smith Named CEO of Fincantieri Marine Systems N.A.
This week marked the start of new leadership at Chesapeake-based Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, as Ryan W. Smith assumed the position as CEO for the company.Smith brings over 15 years of experience in program management and engineering roles with Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems, as well as project management and lifecycle consulting services for major defense contractors and ship repair organizations focusing primarily on support of U.S. Navy programs. Smith brings over a decade of waterfront management experience at multiple ports to help lead the expansion into total ship sustainment.
