b'MEMBER NEWS:Elliott Bay Design Group Announces New President, Promotes Two Others New EBDG President Robert Ekse, center, isanked by JohnTop: Michael ComplitaWaterhouse (l) and Brian King (r). Photos source: EBDG Bottom: John ReevesT heBoardofDirectorsatElliottBay Design Group (EBDG) has appointedrm. Robert Ekse as president of the fiHeassumesthepositionfromBrianKing, who is retiring after 33 years of service. King willremainactiveinEBDGprojectsina limited capacity, accepting the role as Principal Emeritus. In his new role, Ekse will be responsible for advancing EBDGs major strategic objectives whileleadingtheteamwithplanning, business management, engineering, personnel development,andsales.With30yearsof experience in the marine industry, Ekse has a diverse background including prior positions with Vigor, Alaska Marine Highway System, AlaskaShipandDrydock,andCrowley Marine Services. Inaddition,EBDGhaspromotedtwo employees,JohnReeves,PE,PMPandPOWER TO KEEP MichaelComplita,PE,PMP.Reeveshas beenpromotedtoPrincipalinCharge.HeYOU MOVINGwilloverseetechnicalprojectsandprovide direction and engineering support to ensureWithouruncompromisingstandards,putting project success. performance and reliability at the heart of every-Complita has been promoted to Vice Presidentthing we do, HamiltonJet deliver waterjet systems of Strategic Expansion. In this role, he will lead the expansion of EBDGs service off erings bothto keep your operation moving.inside and outside of the marine industry. His initialfocuswillsupportEBDGsstrategic goaltocreateanavenuetoeff ectivelyplan, research, explore, develop, and execute business opportunitiesthatwillexpandthereachof EBDG, Inc. and its family of companies. MAY 2021 39 MEMBER NEWS'