A transition plan is in place. Owner and Chairman, Joe Ueberroth, will assume the title of CEO.
Bellingham, WA, USA – 31 January 2019 – Everett Babbitt, Bellingham Marine CEO, has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2019. Following his retirement, he will continue to serve as a Director of the company.
Everett joined Bellingham Marine in 1984, performing in a variety of roles until 2004 when he was named President and CEO. Under his leadership, Bellingham Marine became the recognized international leader in marina construction. He expanded Bellingham’s global reach and tripled annual revenues. The Company now builds more coastal projects annually than its competitors combined.
“As with many of my colleagues, I have been incredibly fortunate to be able to spend my career with Bellingham Marine”, stated Everett Babbitt. “I believe our success is based on our commitment to continued innovation, building a superior product and to our customers.
“We have worked hard to attract and retain the best talent in the industry. Over the last several years, I have focused my energy on developing the next generation. I am confident that we have the strongest team in our history to lead us forward.”
Owner and Chairman, Joe Ueberroth shared his appreciation of Everett’s contributions. “We have been extremely fortunate to have Everett at the helm of our Company for the better part of the last two decades,” stated Ueberroth. “Having him continue on as a member of our Board and available for special projects, provides our team with confidence that we will take this transition in stride.”
About Bellingham Marine:
Bellingham Marine is the world’s leading marina design-build construction company. The company specializes in floating docks, platforms and wave attenuation systems for marinas worldwide. Visit bellingham-marine.com for more information.
For further information please contact:
Nicole Caplan, Office Manager
Bellingham Marine
Tel: 949-662-0068
bmi@bellingham-marine.com
