Burger Boat Company today announced the promotion of Ron Cleveringa to Senior Vice President – Product Portfolio Management, reporting to Rich Thompson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. As part of Burger’s ongoing reimagining of its business and brand, the company is strengthening its focus on three key customer-facing functions — sales & business development, marketing,… Read More
The returning appointees have long tenures on the Board. Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed or reappointed five members to the Tampa Port Authority Governing Board. DeSantis has reappointed members Chad Harrod, the current Board Chair; Ted Connor, the Vice Chair; and Patrick Allman, the Secretary. He has appointed two others to fill vacancies: Christopher Carrere and Mark Kaplan. Carrere is a yacht broker for Galati Yacht sales. He… Read More
By Peter Bowe, Publisher, DredgeWire Publisher DredgeWire notes with sadness the passing of Charles D. “Charlie” Little, who spent nearly half a century working for Ellicott Dredges’ predecessor, Ellicott Machine Corp. He passed away on October 9 at age 93. Charlie had a very distinguished career, rising to the position of General Manager of Ellicott’s… Read More
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Dale S. Revelle to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA). Revelle was sworn in during the October board meeting and will serve a five-year term, succeeding Walter J. Leger Jr. as one of four Orleans Parish representatives on the seven-member regional board. “Dale… Read More
Victoria, BC – October 14, 2025 – Helm Operations, the leading provider of maritime operations and crew management software, today announced a key leadership transition as James Wadsworth assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Nolan Barclay, Helm’s first employee and most recent CEO, will continue to support the company as Chairman. Wadsworth brings… Read More
NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) has appointed Adam Laurie as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Laurie, a New Orleans area native, brings an accomplished background encompassing military service, financial expertise, and revenue growth strategy. Laurie’s career has spanned leadership roles in financial planning, strategic finance, and executive management: Macquarie… Read More
Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, he will also join the company’s Board of Directors. The company’s current Chairman and CEO, Tom Hill, will transition to the role of Executive… Read More
The Rhenus Group has appointed Peter Nordstrom as Chief Executive Officer for its Air & Ocean division in North America. He will now oversee regional operations and align with the company’s global strategic vision. With a proven track record of more than 25 years of international experience in the freight forwarding, logistics, and supply chain… Read More
President Trump has nominated Florida’s former Secretary of Commerce and the head of that state’s public-private investment program to fill the pair of commissioner vacancies at the Federal Maritime Commission. Laura DiBella, currently a government affairs advisor with Tallahassee law firm Adams and Reese, was nominated to succeed former FMC Chairman Louis Sola for a… Read More
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Roger Kelly has been promoted to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Kelly succeeds Matt Mulherin Jr., who has been appointed vice president of supply chain and strategic sourcing at NNS. Kelly will have overall responsibility for contracts, pricing,… Read More
CHARLESTON, SC — The South Carolina Port Authority’s Board of Directors announced Micah Mallace as the agency’s next President and CEO. The vote was unanimous. Mallace assumes leadership of SC Ports after a long and distinguished career in the maritime and logistics industry, including a previous tenure with SC Ports from 2011-2022 where he served… Read More
Manitowoc, WI – Burger Boat Company, a leader in shipbuilding design, engineering, and construction, proudly announces completion of a significant transition in its leadership team that positions the company for meaningful growth across its New Construction Yacht, Commercial Vessel, Military Vessel, and Refit/Repair segments. After over three decades of hands-on leadership, and more than fifteen years… Read More
IRPT Leadership Transition Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Association Announces Leadership Transition, Embarking on a New Chapter of “Navigating What’s Next” Milwaukee, WI: Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals Association (IRPT) is proud to announce a transition in leadership as the organization continues its mission of advancing the nation’s inland river transportation system. Guided by the… Read More
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville welcomed incoming commander, Col. Robert Hilliard, while bidding farewell to Col. Sebastien Joly during the Oct. 2 change of command ceremony at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Davidson Center for Space Exploration, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, Alabama. The Deputy Commanding General for… Read More
We’re thrilled to congratulate our CEO, Morgan Fanberg, for being selected as a SNAME Fellow—a prestigious honor awarded by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). This designation recognizes individuals who have made outstanding personal contributions to naval architecture, marine engineering, or ocean engineering. Cheers to Morgan on a truly well-deserved recognition and… Read More