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

Gregory is President and Principal Naval Architect of 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. With more than thirty years of experience, he has led vessel design and engineering efforts along with project and construction oversight across a wide range of marine projects.

He serves 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. He has also guest lectured at numerous colleges and conferences over the years, including 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 Vice President of 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 more than thirty years of design and engineering experience, including significant hands-on work in the field. Prior to establishing Bristol Harbor Group, Inc., he held positions in shipyard engineering offices and as a junior naval architect for a vessel operator. Cory is a past Chairman of the New England Section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and serves on the Landing School of Boatbuilding’s Design Program Professional Advisory Committee.

Senior Naval Architect
Email: bill@bristolharborgroup.com

Bill holds 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 more than twenty-five years of experience supporting the design, construction, repair, conversion, and operation of commercial and special-purpose vessels for clients including the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Bill plays a leading role in field support and construction oversight at shipyards, working closely with builders and owners throughout vessel construction, including projects for the New York Power Authority (NYPA) / New York Canal Corporation (NYCC). His responsibilities also include coordination of 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 and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Rhode Island. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard for three years, completing training and operational cruises aboard the USCGC EAGLE and USCGC BOUTWELL. He then worked for fifteen years as a naval architect in Washington, DC, supporting U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, commercial, and international naval projects. Dan oversees and coordinates engineering efforts within the office, including planning, work assignments, and overall project execution. He also serves as a project manager for new construction and major conversion work involving commercial and government passenger and work vessels. He is 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.

Senior Naval Architect
Email: tlaforest@bristolharborgroup.com

Teri holds a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan and is a registered Professional Engineer in Rhode Island. Teri has experience in multiple aspects of vessel design, with an emphasis on structural engineering and finite element analysis (FEA), including both full-ship analyses and localized structural evaluations. She has also served as a project manager, coordinating design efforts with clients, shipyards, and regulatory agencies. Teri is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Senior Naval Architect
Email: tlinden@bristolharborgroup.com

Tommy holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Rhode Island. During his time at Webb, he completed internships with Bristol Harbor Group, Inc., the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, and General Dynamics Electric Boat. Tommy focuses on electrical and structural design, including development of electrical system layouts to meet operational requirements and structural design across a range of vessel types and sizes. He also applies finite element analysis (FEA), as appropriate, to support performance and reliability. Tommy is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and the American Society of Naval Engineers.

Naval Architect
Email: kauth@bristolharborgroup.com

Kendall holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, where she also received her commission in the U.S. Coast Guard. She served for five years as an Engineer-in-Training, Deck Watch Officer, and Executive Officer, gaining experience in naval engineering and vessel operations afloat. Kendall is a registered Engineer-in-Training in the State of Connecticut. Kendall serves as a project manager for a range of commercial and government vessel projects and is actively involved in construction oversight at shipyards, working closely with owners, builders, and regulatory agencies throughout vessel construction.

Naval Architect
Email: bdelaney@bristolharborgroup.com

Brady holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. Brady serves as a project manager for a range of vessel design projects, including work for General Dynamics Electric Boat, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Casco Bay Lines, coordinating with clients and regulatory agencies to support safe and effective integration of vessel systems. He is also actively involved in construction oversight at shipyards, providing on-site support for a variety of clients and vessel types. Brady is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Naval Architect
Email: talthouse@bristolharborgroup.com

Taylor holds a Master of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. Taylor works across a range of vessel design and engineering projects, supporting design development, stability analysis, and project execution for commercial and government clients. He is also actively involved in construction oversight at shipyards, providing on-site support for a variety of clients such as the United Launch Alliance and General Dynamics Electric Boat. He is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Naval Architect
Email: kkennedy@bristolharborgroup.com

Kasey holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute. During her time at Webb, she completed internships at Bristol Harbor Group, Inc., Metal Shark, and BLOM Maritime, Inc. Kasey supports vessel design and engineering efforts across a range of projects, including stability modeling and analysis using GHS and other design tools, and is actively involved in construction oversight at shipyards. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Naval Architect
Email: apope@bristolharborgroup.com

Addison holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute. Prior to joining Bristol Harbor Group, Inc., he interned at Viking Cruises in Houma, Louisiana, where he supported vessel performance analysis and yard operations through data collection, reporting, and preliminary design work. Addison performs Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyses in support of vessel performance evaluation and design development and applies Finite Element Analyses (FEA) as part of structural and performance assessments. He also supports in-house 3D printing for design and model development.

Naval Architect
Email: gfream@bristolharborgroup.com

Naval Architect
Email: lkirk@bristolharborgroup.com

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Finite Element Analysis Expert
Email: dfornaro@bristolharborgroup.com

David holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. He has more than thirty years of engineering experience and is the owner of Ariston Technologies, Inc., an engineering consulting firm based in Rhode Island. His work includes composites engineering, structural analysis and mechanical systems in the marine, wind energy, automotive, architectural and aerospace industries.

Mechanical Engineer
Email: mrichard@bristolharborgroup.com

Marissa holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She has experience in machining and welding, supporting hands-on fabrication and engineering work. At BHGI, Marissa supports vessel design through development of HVAC and ventilation systems, piping arrangements, and other onboard mechanical systems. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers.

Office Administrator
Email: scabral@bristolharborgroup.com

Sandy holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bridgewater State University. She supports the day-to-day operations of both Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. and The Shearer Group, Inc., handling a wide range of office and administrative responsibilities and providing support across multiple areas of the organizations.

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.