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SCA Annouces Election of New Chair/Vice Chair - Friday, April 30, 2010
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Washington, DC -- April 30, 2010 - The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)
announced today that Chris Bollinger, executive vice president at Bollinger
Shipyards, Inc., has been elected its new chair. Mr. Bollinger takes the
leadership role of the Council after another successful year that saw increased
membership, increased levels of participation and unprecedented visibility under
the chairmanship of Herschel Vinyard, vice president of Atlantic Marine Holding
Company. Frank Foti, chief executive officer of Vigor Industrial LLC, was
elected vice-chair. The elections occurred during the Council’s annual Spring
General Membership Meeting, held April 26 - 28, in Washington, DC.
Past chair Herschel Vinyard commented, "Over the past year, it was
an honor to serve as chairman of this association. SCA is now more than ever the
go-to organization for issues affecting the shipyard industry. As it continues
to grow and take on ever challenging and broader efforts, I have no doubt that
the SCA is in good hands.”
Mr. Bollinger expressed his thoughts on
being elected Chairman. "I am excited about my chairmanship of the SCA and I
look forward to working on the important issues facing our industry. I commend
Herschel on the successes during the past year and am confident that we are well
prepared for the road ahead.”
SCA President Matt Paxton praised the
outgoing chair for his leadership and commitment to the Council’s work. "There
is no doubt Herschel’s dedication promoting the Council’s priorities leaves new
build and repair shipyards better positioned for both the opportunities and
challenges facing the U.S. shipyard industry.” Looking forward, Mr. Paxton
added, "Chris Bollinger and Frank Foti will pick up right where Herschel left
off, providing strong and determined leadership for SCA during a time when
potential new markets for the shipbuilding and repair industry are on the
horizon.”
SCA is the largest and most broadly-based trade association
representing the U.S.America's fleet of commercial vessels. Member companies
constitute the shipyard industrial base that maintains and repairs Navy ships
and other government craft, in addition to building vessels for the Coast Guard,
Navy, Army, NOAA and other government agencies. The Council represents 43
companies that own and operate over 100 shipyards, with facilities on all three
U.S. coasts, the Great Lakes, the inland waterways system, Alaska and Hawaii.
SCA also represents 33 affiliate members that provide goods and services to the
shipyard industry. |
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