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Colonna's Shipyard's President & CEO Tom Godfrey to Retire. New CEO Named
Colonna's Shipyard said Wednesday that its President & CEO, Tom Godfrey, would retire effective December 31, 2023. Randall Crutchfield has been named to replace Godfrey as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Crutchfield is currently Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (COO). Additionally, Jordan Webb, currently Executive Vice President of Shipyard Operations, will become President & General Manager.
Colonna’s Promotes Three Execs
Tom Godfrey, President & CEO of Colonna’s Shipyard, Incorporated (CSI), today announced the promotions of three executives from the company’s leadership team to new positions. Randall Crutchfield has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Jordan Webb, becomes the Executive Vice President of Shipyard Operations. Chris Hartwig has been promoted to Senior Director of Steel America. All three appointments are effective immediately.
Charred Passenger Vessel Spirit of Norfolk Towed to Shipyard for Inspection
The fire-stricken passenger vessel Spirit of Norfolk was towed on Sunday to Colonna's Shipyard where U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board investigators will continue work to determine what ignited the blaze.The fire, which broke out aboard the 169-foot-long yacht style passenger vessel last Tuesday, was confirmed extinguished as of 9:58 a.m. Saturday, the Coast Guard said. Officials…
US Shipyards: Always on the Job Hunt
American shipyards form an important economic engine, supporting nearly 400,000 jobs, $25.1 billion of labor income and $37.3 billion in gross domestic product (GDP), according to figures from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD).It’s a good thing, then, that U.S. shipyards were deemed essential businesses amid COVID-19 and have remained up and running throughout the pandemic.
