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Heidi Landen-Greene (Photo: C-Job Naval Architects)

C-Job Naval Architects Hires Heidi Landen-Greene to Lead US Operations

and impressive 28-year career at ABS overseeing strategic projects, as an engineering director and in various manager positions. Landen-Greene earned her Bachelor of Science in naval architecture and marine engineering from Webb Institute and has an MBA from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University.“Heidi is an accomplished leader in our industry, and we are extremely pleased to have her join our team here at C-Job,” said Job Volwater, CEO and co-founder of C-Job, based in the Netherlands. “We empower our clients to build more efficient, compliant, and sustainable ships

Miguel Hernandez (Photo: ABS)

ABS Hires Hernandez to Head its Offshore Division

than 18 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, including expertise in global strategic account management, offshore sales and business development. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Business Administration from Rice University

Adam C. Peakes (Photo: Hornblower Group)

Hornblower Names Peakes EVP and CFO

, then as a partner at the boutique investment banking firm of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Company. Peakes additionally spent time working in the sports industry, including playing professional basketball in Europe and later as a member of the Houston Rockets management team.Peakes graduated from Rice University where he played Division I basketball and was a two-time Academic All-American, and the Southwest Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year.  He gained his MBA from Harvard Business School. Additionally, Peakes serves on the board of directors for Trecora Resources and Diamond Offshore Drilling

Left to right: Joshua S. Sebastian and Harrison C. Brann (Photos: TSGI)

The Shearer Group Promotes Two

as TSGI's engineering manager for eight years. A registered professional engineer in Connecticut, Texas and Washington, he will be responsible for all business aspects of TSGI.Brann, a senior naval architect with the firm for seven years, in 2021 received his Master of Business degree from Rice University. A registered professional engineer in the state of Texas, Harrison will be responsible for managing TSGI’s engineering team

Victaulic appointed Rick Bucher as Chief Executive Officer.

Bucher Named CEO at Victaulic

, following a June 2019 appointment as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Victaulic in 2009 as Vice President of Engineering, Dr. Bucher worked for 15 years for W.L. Gore, a manufacturer of technologically advanced composite materials. Dr. Bucher received a B.S. and M.S. in engineering from Rice University and a Ph.D. in material science from Virginia Tech.Dr. Malloy will remain Chairman of Victaulic’s Board.Since its first patent was received in 1919, Victaulic has grown to become a leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions, with systems at work in more than 140 countries in

Tareq Kawash / Credit: McDermottt

McDermott Names Senior VP for EMEA Region

with KBR for two years and Consolidated Contractors Company for seven years.Kawash has a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Tufts University and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Virginia. He also attended management and leadership programs at Rice University and London's School of Business

Rick Bucher (Photo: Victaulic)

Victaulic Names Bucher President

efforts of numerous construction industry innovations currently in use worldwide.Bucher joined Victaulic after spending 14 years at W.L. Gore, where he worked in industrial and medical sectors. Dr. Bucher holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in material science and engineering from Rice University and a doctorate in composite materials from Virginia Tech. A materials science engineer by training and an inventor by nature, Bucher holds 21 patents and patent applications

Len Badal (Photo: BioBlend)

Badal Joins BioBlend Executive Team

executive team of BioBlend Renewable Resources, LLC, as the company grows its management team to help meet growing demand for environmentally friendly lubricants.   Badal is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Rice University in Houston. Throughout his career Badal has held a number of high-level positions with both Chevron and ExxonMobil and delivers a diverse range of experience that will aid BioBlend’s future growth, the company said.   “Len brings exceptional business experience and technical

Eric Roan (Photo: IMCA)

Roan Joins IMCA in North America

of the U.S. Coast Guard’s National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee where he chaired several subcommittees that provided industry input for future USCG regulations. He holds a BS in Marine Transportation from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in King’s Point, N.Y. and an MBA from Rice University in Houston

Grant Johnson (Photo: Foss Maritime)

Johnson Joins Foss in HSQE Role

of the Coast Guard's National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee and previously serving as Co-Chairman of the Offshore Operators Committee's Marine Transportation and Security Committee. He graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy with a degree in Marine Engineering, holds an MBA from Rice University, and served 20 years in the U.S. Navy Reserve achieving the Rank of Commander. 

Janelle Pence (Photo: Seatronics)

Seatronics Names Pence as Vice President

and gas industry, with a substantial focus on subsea development. She has held leadership positions in business development, commercial management, strategic planning and general administration with both Subsea 7 and Ceona, and holds a BBA in marketing from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Rice University in the USA.    

Christopher D. Kastner (Photo: HII)

Leadership Changes at Huntington Ingalls Industries

of projects, and vice president of operations in Baton Rouge, La. Prior serving at Jacobs Engineering, Luna was vice president and general manager of CDI Engineering. Luna is a member and past chair of the board of directors for St. Thomas High School and a former member of the board of the Rice University Global E&C Forum. In his new role, effective March 1, 2016, Smith will be responsible for strategy and development activities at HII, including the development and integration of strategic planning efforts as well as the analysis and entrance into markets where HII can leverage its engineering

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