PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS
Schwarz Theriot
Theriot Takes the Helm at Southwest Shipyard Scott Theriot has been named president and CEO of Southwest Shipyard L.P., effective August 12. He takes over from Read Boles who has served as interim president and CEO since February, following the passing of the shipyard’s previous president and CEO Martin DeCamp. Boles has returned to his advisory role on the company’s board of directors.
Degodny
Tidewater Names Degodny VP and CCO Tidewater Transportation and Terminals recently added Aaron Degodny as its new vice president and chief commercial officer. Degodny was formerly president and chief operating officer at Rand Logistics, Inc.
Beegle
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Moves Its HQ Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. is moving its corporate headquarters to Houston, positioning the nation’s largest dredging services provider nearer to major regional projects and opportunities. The firm will also open regional offices in Jacksonville, Fla., and Staten Island, N.Y.
Marcon International Founder Beegle Retires Allan 70 MN
Marcon International, Inc. founder
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and president Robert Beegle retired effective October 1. Ownership and management of the company was taken over by the company’s employees. John Braden, Martin Coombe and Brian Peterson will continue as brokers, while also serving as president and board members, respectively. Patricia Hernandez, formerly business manager, was appointed vice president, treasurer, COO and corporate secretary.
Gibbs & Cox to Open Houston Office Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Gibbs & Cox is expanding its services into Houston with the aim to generate revenue in non-naval markets, develop and sell new products and/or services to non-traditional clients and contribute to existing programs.
SNAME Honors Rob Allan Robert Allan Ltd. announced that its executive chairman, Robert G. “Rob” Allan, has been made an Honorary Member by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), making him one of only 50 living individuals to enjoy this privilege.
USMMA Honors ABB’s Schwarz Edward Schwarz, vice president for ABB Marine and Ports, received the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s Rear Admiral Lauren S. McCready Award as the 51st recipient. November 2020
