President / Principal Naval Architect
Email: gbeers@bristolharborgroup.com

Gregory is the President and Principal Naval Architect at both Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. and The Shearer Group, Inc. He holds both a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Louisiana, South Carolina and Texas. Gregory has over thirty years of extensive design and engineering experience combined with project and construction oversight. Gregory sits on the external advisory board for the University of Michigan Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and is a recipient of the Department’s Merit Award. Gregory is an active member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME Fellow), the Propeller Club, the American Society of Naval Engineers, the American Waterways Operators, and several other industry and technical societies, including the Marine Technology Society. Additionally, Gregory has guest lectured at many colleges and conferences over the years including but not limited to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, the University of Michigan, and Webb Institute.

Vice President / Principal Naval Architect
Email: cwood@bristolharborgroup.com

Cory is the Vice President at both Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. and The Shearer Group, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. Cory has over twenty-five years of extensive design and engineering experience, particularly in the field. Prior to establishing Bristol Harbor Group, Inc., Cory held positions in both shipyard engineering offices and as a junior naval architect for a vessel operator. Cory is a past Chairman of the New England Section of SNAME and sits on the Landing School of Boatbuilding’s Design Program Professional Advisory Committee.

Senior Naval Architect
Email: bill@bristolharborgroup.com

Bill holds both a Master of Science in Ocean Technology and Commerce and a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute. He has over 20 years of experience in the design, construction, maintenance, repair, and onboard operational analysis of commercial and special-purpose vessels. Bill has been involved with the new construction, repair, and conversion work for a wide variety of vessels, marine installations, and support systems in the commercial sector; as well as specialized vessels for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Design and consulting responsibilities have included structural, mechanical, and ship systems design at the conceptual and detail design levels as well as project management services including owner representation, construction supervision services, and securing regulatory approvals from the United States Coast Guard and American Bureau of Shipping.

Engineering Manager
Email: deling@bristolharborgroup.com

Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and State of Rhode Island. Dan served in the U.S. Coast Guard for three years, where he participated in multiple training and operational cruises aboard the USCGC EAGLE and USCGC BOUTWELL. He then worked for 15 years as a naval architect in Washington, DC on numerous U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, commercial, and international naval projects including DDG 1000, USCG FRC, and LCS 2. Dan is a project manager for new construction and major conversion work on commercial and government passenger and work vessels. He is also a past chair of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Chesapeake and New England sections, and a member of the American Society of Naval Engineers.

Naval Architect
Email: apope@bristolharborgroup.com

Addison graduated from Webb Institute with a B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Before joining BHGI, Addison interned at Viking Cruises in Houma, LA. During his time there, he created reports detailing the yard’s progress and various vendors. He collected and organized river and wave data, assembled speed trial information, performed squat calculations, and completed a concept vessel design. Additionally, he interned at Snow & Company in Seattle, WA, where he assisted with production engineering for small steel and aluminum boats.

Senior Naval Architect
Email: ilawson@bristolharborgroup.com

Ian holds a B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Rhode Island. During his time at Webb, Ian had multiple ashore and underway internships. At BHGI, Ian has filled both engineering and project management roles and specializes in novel vessel designs and concepts, especially related to alternative fuels and electric propulsion systems. Ian has been involved in a diesel-electric-with-energy-storage passenger ferry design and has worked on multiple other diesel electric and/or battery-hybrid projects as well as many LNG vessel designs. Other engineering focuses include powering analysis utilizing computational fluid dynamics, electrical systems, and coordination with regulatory bodies on novel engineering solutions. In addition, Ian is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Senior Naval Architect
Email: tlaforest@bristolharborgroup.com

Naval Architect
Email: kauth@bristolharborgroup.com

Kendall earned a B.S. in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering and her commission from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. Before joining BHGI, Kendall served in the U.S. Coast Guard for five years as an Engineer-In-Training, Deck Watch Officer, and Executive Officer specializing in naval engineering and operations afloat. She is a registered Engineer-In-Training in the state of Connecticut.

Naval Architect
Email: tlinden@bristolharborgroup.com

Tommy earned a B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY. During his time at Webb, Tommy interned at Bristol Harbor Group, Inc., the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Eagle Bulk, Newport News Shipbuilding, and General Dynamics Electric Boat. Tommy is also a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the American Society of Naval Engineers.

Naval Architect
Email: bdelaney@bristolharborgroup.com

Braden earned a B.S.E. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. During his time at the University of Michigan, Braden interned at NASSCO and NAVSEA, providing engineering support for shipyard operations in addition to interning as a Salvage Naval Architect. Braden is also a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Naval Architect
Email: talthouse@bristolharborgroup.com

Taylor earned an M.S.E. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. During his time at the University of Michigan, Taylor interned at Hornbeck Offshore Services, LLC. in Covington, LA, where he gained experience completing intact and damage stability calculations, creating trim and stability booklets, and developing tank sounding tables for the company’s various vessels.

Naval Architect
Email: kpagan@bristolharborgroup.com

Kyle earned a Masters degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University. For his graduate research, he conducted an in-depth study of the performance of 3D printing materials under the influence of water exposure, investigating their potential effects on ship models utilized in towing tank testing.

Naval Architect
Email: kkennedy@bristolharborgroup.com

Kasey graduated from Webb Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. During her time at Webb, Kasey interned at BHGI, Metal Shark, and BLOM Maritime, Inc. where she assisted naval architects and marine engineers with internal projects utilizing Rhino, AutoCAD, and Excel. Kasey is also a member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science, and Technology (IMarEST).

Naval Architect
Email: bfoy@bristolharborgroup.com

Brandon holds a Master’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Coast Guard Academy. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the District of Columbia. Before joining BHGI, Brandon was an Officer in the United States Coast Guard and served aboard Coast Guard Cutters HAMILTON and RESOLUTE. After attending graduate school at the University of Michigan, Brandon was assigned to Coast Guard Headquarters as a staff engineer at the Marine Safety Center and the Office of Standards Evaluation and Development. Following his service in the Coast Guard, Brandon became a naval architect in Washington, DC where he provided engineering support to the United States Coast Guard Ship Design Team. Specifically, he supported the Polar Security Cutter, the Offshore Patrol Cutter, the Waterways Commerce Cutter, and others.

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Email: dfornaro@bristolharborgroup.com

David earned a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. He has over three decades of experience and owns an engineering consulting firm in Rhode Island called Ariston Technologies, Inc. He has experience in the areas of composites engineering, structural analysis and mechanical systems in the marine, wind energy, automotive, architectural and aerospace industries. Dave is BHGI’s Finite Element Analysis expert.

Mechanical Engineer
Email: mrichard@bristolharborgroup.com

Marissa has earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Marissa has been a member of the Society of Women Engineers since 2012. She also has experience in a machine shop and welding.

Office Administrator
Email: scabral@bristolharborgroup.com

Sandy graduated from Bridgewater State University with a B.S. in Psychology. Sandy is responsible for ensuring the office operates smoothly and efficiently by coordinating office operations and activities, while providing support to management. She also manages BHGI’s social media pages and sponsorships for marketing purposes. Sandy is fluent in Portuguese.

Administrative Assistant
Email: mpease@bristolharborgroup.com

Marilyn attended Northeastern University as well as Bryant College. She has years of experience as an executive assistant. Prior to working for BHGI, Marilyn worked at FM Global as a Senior Administrative Assistant.