About Us

Staff List

    • William L. Hurley, Jr., P.E.
    • President – joined firm in 1977
    • B.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 1976
    • Peggy L. Noethlich
    • Vice President – joined firm in 1983
    • B.A., Business Administration, University of Toledo, 1981
    • J. Thomas Bringloe, P.E.
    • Chairman and Sr. Principal – joined firm in 1969
    • B.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 1967
    • David L. Gray, P.E.
    • Sr. Principal / Ocean Engineering & Analysis – joined firm in 1984
    • B.A., Physics, Earlham College, 1970
    • M.S.E., Ocean Engineering, University of Washington, 1984
    • Bruce L. Hutchison, P.E.
    • Sr. Principal / Ocean Engineering & Analysis – joined firm in 1971
    • B.S., Engineering, Antioch College, 1971
    • M.S.E., Civil Engineering/Ocean Engineering Option, University of Washington, 1977
    • Dirk H. Kristensen, P.E.
    • Sr. Principal / Naval Architecture & Design – joined firm in 1981
    • B.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 1981
    • Robert J. Van Slyke, P.E.
    • Sr. Principal / Marine Engineering – joined firm in 1988
    • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Portland, 1973
    • M.S., Naval Architecture, University of California, 1975
    • John L.R. Edgar III, P.E.
    • Principal / Chief Engineer of Record – joined firm in 1988
    • B.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Webb Institute, 1987
    • David W. Larsen, P.E.
    • Principal / Marine Engineering – joined firm in 1984
    • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, 1984
    • Paul S. Smith
    • Principal / Finance Director – joined firm in 2002
    • B.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 1975
    • M.S., Ocean Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1979,
    • M.B.A., University of Washington, 2000
    • John A. Springer III, P.E.
    • Principal / Naval Architecture – joined firm in 1987
    • B.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Webb Institute, 1982
    • Richard D. Strong, P.M.P.
    • Principal / Operations Director – joined firm in 2002
    • B.A., Business Administration, Washington State University, 1985

  • SENIOR ASSOCIATES

    • Benjamin B. Ackers, P.E.
    • Naval Architect – joined firm in 1997
    • B.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Webb Institute, 1997
    • M.B.A., University of Washington, 2004
    • Morgan M. Fanberg, P.E.
    • Marine Engineer – joined firm in 1998
    • B.S., Marine Engineering Systems, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 1998
    • U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Third Engineer, Diesel, Steam and Gas Turbine Propulsion, Unlimited
    • Bradley G. Lamkin, P.E.
    • Naval Architect – joined firm in 1996
    • B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, Calvin College, 1994
    • M.S.E., Naval Architecture, University of Michigan, 1996
    • Timothy S. Leach, P.E.
    • Naval Architect – joined firm in 1997
    • B.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Webb Institute, 1991
    • Thomas Mathai, Ph.D.
    • Ocean Engineer, EIT – joined firm in 1993
    • B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Kerala, 1982
    • M.Tech., Ocean Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 1984
    • Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia, 1992
    • Matthew S. Miller, P.E.
    • Naval Architect – joined firm in 2001
    • B.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, USCG Academy, 1993
    • M.Eng., Naval Architecture, University of California, Berkeley, 1996
    • Justin M. Morgan, P.E.
    • Naval Architect – joined firm in 1992
    • B.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Webb Institute, 1992
    • M.S.E., Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington, 2002
    • Kevin J. Reynolds, P.E.
    • Marine Engineer – joined firm in 2001
    • B.S., Marine Engineering Systems, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 1993
    • U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Chief Engineer, Diesel and Gas Turbine Propulsion, Unlimited
    • Harold R. (Rick) Schuster
    • Marine Engineer – joined firm in 1988
    • B.S., Marine Engineering, Maine Maritime Academy, 1976
    • US Coast Guard Licensed First Engineer, Diesel Propulsion, Unlimited (Retired)

  • SENIOR ENGINEERS / SENIOR ANALYSTS

    • John Cross Whiter
    • Ocean Engineer – joined firm in 2006
    • B.Sc., Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1984
    • Ken L. FitzGerald
    • Ocean Engineer – joined firm in 2003
    • B.S., Petroleum Engineering, Louisiana State University, 1992
    • Ocean Engineering Curriculum, Texas A&M University, 1987-89
    • Elizabeth E. White, P.E.
    • Naval Architect, – joined firm in 2007
    • B.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Webb Institute, 1999
    • Stephen D. White, P.E.
    • Naval Architect, – joined firm in 2000
    • B.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Webb Institute, 1999
    • Garth Wilcox, P.E.
    • Naval Architect – joined firm in 2007
    • S.B., Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1983

  • ENGINEERING STAFF

    • Alexis D. Aguilar
    • Naval Architect – joined firm in 2005
    • B.S., Engineer in Naval Construction, Universidad Austral, 1995
    • Sean A. Caughlan, P.E.
    • Marine Engineer – joined firm in 2003
    • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, 2001
    • Daniel W. Clopton
    • Marine Engineer, EIT – joined firm in 2005
    • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, California Maritime Academy, 2005
    • U.S. Coast Guard licensed Third Engineer, Diesel and Steam Propulsion, Unlimited
    • Julia D. Clopton
    • Marine Engineer, EIT – joined firm in 2006
    • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, California Maritime Academy, 2003
    • U.S. Coast Guard licensed Third Engineer, Diesel and Steam Propulsion, Unlimited
    • U.S. Coast Guard licensed Second Engineer, Gas Turbine Propulsion, Unlimited
    • Amy T. Gooden
    • Ocean Engineer, EIT – joined firm in 2006
    • B.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2006
    • M.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2006
    • Robert T. Madsen
    • Naval Architect, EIT – joined firm in 2008
    • B.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2007
    • M.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2008
    • Jon K. Markestad, P.E.
    • Marine Engineer – joined firm in 2003
    • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, 2003
    • William L. Moon
    • Ocean Engineer, EIT – joined firm in 2004
    • B.S., Ocean Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2001
    • P.A. Fergus Napier
    • Naval Architect – joined firm in 2007
    • MEng, Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering, Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde, 2004
    • Eleanor K. Nick
    • Naval Architect, EIT – joined firm in 2008
    • B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University, 2004
    • M.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2005
    • M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2007
    • Ph.D., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2008
    • Charles J. Nordstrom, P.E.
    • Ocean Engineer – joined firm in 2002
    • B.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2001
    • M.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2002
    • Ben J. Racine
    • Naval Architect, EIT – joined firm in 2006
    • B.S., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Webb Institute, 2003
    • M.S.E., Mechanical Engineering, Pennslvania State University, 2005
    • Lisa N. Renehan, P.E.
    • Ocean Engineer - joined firm in 1991
    • B.S., Ocean Engineering, University of Washington, 1985
    • M.S.E., Civil Engineering, University of Wahington, 1993
    • Sean P. Ritchie
    • Marine Engineer, EIT – joined firm in 2007
    • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, 2007
    • Katherine V. Sultani
    • Ocean Engineer, EIT – joined firm in 2004
    • B.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2003
    • M.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2003
    • Laura J. Turanski
    • Naval Architect, EIT – joined firm in 2006
    • B.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2006
    • M.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2006
    • Seanda L. Williams
    • Marine Engineer – joined firm in 2008
    • B.S.E., Marine Engineering, University of Washington, 2000
    • James M. Wolfe
    • Naval Architect and Electrical Engineer, EIT – joined firm in 2007
    • B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2005
    • M.S.E., Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, University of Michigan, 2007

  • DESIGNERS & TECHNICIANS

    • Ian Bissell
    • Designer – joined firm in 2008
    • B.S., Industrial Technology, Western Washington University, 2007
    • Jeff W. Hawxhurst
    • Senior Electrical Engineering Technician – joined firm in 1995
    • Cary W. Kline
    • Senior Marine Designer, Senior Technical Specialist – joined firm in 1978
    • Jan E. Kutz
    • Senior Marine Designer – joined firm in 1992
    • Robert B. Loeliger, Jr.
    • Senior Marine Designer – joined firm in 1991
    • B.A., Environmental Design, University of Washington, 1974
    • Jacob C. Parks
    • Designer – joined firm in 2006
    • B.A., Industrial Technology, Washington University, 2006
    • Ira B. Stevenson
    • Senior Marine Designer – joined firm in 1999

  • PRODUCTION / ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

    • Rebecca S. Anderson
    • Human Resources Manager – joined firm in 1992
    • Tsukina Blessing
    • Technical Aide – joined firm in 2003
    • B.A., French and History, University of Washington, 1988
    • Bonnie K. Englund
    • Receptionist – joined firm in 2008
    • B.A., Humanities, University of Washington, 2007
    • Nicole Gustine
    • Information Specialist/ Technical Aide – joined firm 1995
    • B.A., Art History, University of Washington, 2002,
    • M.L.I.S., University of Washington, 2005
    • Lara O’Neal-Jones
    • Technical Writer/Editor – joined firm in 2008
    • B.A., English, Western Washingon University, 1989
    • Tamika L. Kelly
    • Reception/Administration – joined firm in 2005
    • Sam B. Linse
    • Network/Systems Administrator – joined firm in 2004
    • B.S., Computer Science, Roosevelt University of Chicago, 1986
    • Sean T. O’Connor
    • Technical Aide – joined firm in 2002
    • A.A. and A.S., Seattle Central Community College, 2004
    • Carmen C.R. Williams
    • Cost Accountant – joined firm in 2003
    • B.S., Accounting & Business Admin., Central Washington University, 2003
    • Teresa A. Wilson
    • Financial Accountant – joined firm in 2003
    • B.A., English, University of Nevada Reno, 1994
    • Josh B. Willis
    • IT Manager – joined firm in 2004
    • Certified Wireless/Networking Technologies, 2001
    • Melinda Wong-Gantt
    • Facilities Manager/Technical Aide – joined firm in 2003
    • B.A., French, Loyola Marymount University, 1992
    • J.D., University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, 1997