THE TEAM

 Aaron W. Hendry, Owner and President.  A fourth-generation Floridian, Mr. Hendry was born and raised into the dredging and marine construction industry.  He learned the business first-hand, beginning in his mid-teens as deckhand on a company tug, working his way up through the ranks as a boatman, dump foreman, mate, and leverman.  Aaron has a Civil Engineering degree from Georgia Tech, holds an MBA from the University of Tampa, is a Registered Professional Engineer, and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Florida Engineering Society. 

Joseph F. Cimino, General Manager and Corporate Secretary.  Mr. Cimino has been active in the ship repair and marine construction industry for the past 30 years. He has held various positions in the organization during his tenure with the company, starting at the grass roots level to his current position. Mr. Cimino holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from the University of Tampa.  Mr. Cimino has supervised numerous U.S. Coast Guard drydocking and repair contracts.

Larry P. Chapman, Contracts Manager.  Larry began his career as a Marine Biologist involved with environmental monitoring.  Larry holds a B.S. degree from the University of North Carolina.  He has over 30 years experience in project management of ship repair and marine construction projects, including several projects for FDOT.  Has a current license as Certified General Contractor with State of Florida and is recognized as a Professional Safety Engineer with the American Society of Safety Engineers.  Mr. Chapman has served as Project Manager on numerous Coast Guard and Army vessel repair contracts.

Duke Rogers, Shipyard Superintendent.  Duke has over 40 years experience in all phases of ship repairs and conversion.  He is knowledgeable in welding standards, piping systems, and most systems involved in drydocking and repair of vessels. 

Gary Hixon, Asst. Shipyard Manager.  Gary has many years experience in all phases of welding and steel fabrication.  Gary has supervised construction of many steel barges and other fabrications projects.

Vic DeLeenheer, Sales and Dockside Estimating.  Vic has credentials in ship repair operations – sandblasting and tank cleaning.  He has worked in several shipyards that have been involved with ship conversion.  Has worked as Chief Estimator, Manager of Marketing, and Operations Manager.

Michael Raymond, Chief Estimator.  Over 30 years experience in Ship Repair and Estimating.  Past employers have included Braswell Shipyard in Panama, Tampa Ship Repair, Woodshole Oceanographic, International Ship Repair, Corrosion Control Specialists.  Member of Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Steve Baker, Drydock Foreman.  Steve has supervised the drydocking of numerous military and commercial vessels, up to over 200’ in size.  Experienced in docking procedures for model bow tugs to flat bottom barges.  Has expertise in sandblasting and painting systems. 

Rudy Romero, Ship’s Supervisor and Machinists Foreman.  Rudy has over 20  years experience in all phases of machine shop operations as well as servicing shafts, mechanical seals, and rudders of both commercial and military vessels.  Certified in shaft alignments and stabilizer fin refurbishing.   

Jonathan Ferguson, Safety & Environmental Engineer.  Jonathan has served in many roles throughout his 16 year career with Hendry Corporation, logging several years as the Shipyard Safety Director.  Jonathan expertise is in environmental safety regulations and policies which encompasses hazardous workplace conditions and/or protecting employees by guarding, revising work procedures, and training to ensure that workplace conditions comply with applicable federal and state occupational safety and health regulations. He is also Certified as Shipyard Competent Person and Visible Emissions Evaluator.  Has credentials in computer systems management and programming.  First Aid/AED (CPR) certified.  Confined Space, Respirator Fitting, Hazardous Communication Training.