Posted on April 28, 2026
The Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) held its annual Board of Directors and membership meeting last week in San Diego, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of dredging, maritime policy, and national security.
DCA members unanimously elected Travis Boone as President of the Board of Directors and Parker McClellan as Senior Vice President. Boone serves as President and CEO of ORION Group Holdings Inc., based in Houston, Texas. McClellan is Marine Operations Manager at Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co., based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
“I want to thank and congratulate Harry Stewart for his exceptional leadership and steady hand throughout his term. He has left this organization stronger and well-positioned for what comes next,” said DCA’s new President of the Board Travis Boone. “It is an honor to represent an industry that is essential to the economic strength and national security of the United States. We keep America’s ports and waterways open, ensuring the safe and reliable movement of commerce while supporting our Navy and military installations. Our mission is clear. We must continue to lead—educating, informing, and partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, our state and local partners, and leaders on Capitol Hill. The Jones Act remains a cornerstone of that mission, underpinning a strong, American dredging fleet that delivers for this country every day.”
“America’s dredging industry is built on the strength of U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.-crewed vessels—principles that are at the heart of the Jones Act and vital to our economic and national security,” said Parker McClellan. “I am honored to serve as Senior Vice President of DCA and look forward to working alongside our members to protect and advance this industry. Through strong advocacy and continued partnership with government and stakeholders, we will ensure the U.S. dredging fleet remains ready, capable, and competitive for the challenges ahead.”
This year’s meeting took place during a particularly sensitive period for the maritime industry, amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The Jones Act was a central focus of discussions. DCA will post a summary of the meetings on its webpage in the coming day.
