Richard Sakelaris

Richard Sakelaris has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Richard currently holds the position of Lead Project Planner at Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. since March 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as an Engineer and Planning Manager at General Dynamics NASSCO from April 2018 to August 2023. At General Dynamics NASSCO, they were responsible for the preparation and monitoring of US Navy repair and modernization work packages, as well as providing project analysis.

Before that, Sakelaris served as an Engineering Manager at VSE Corporation from July 2016 to April 2018. Richard also held the position of SR Project Planner at Grand Bahama Shipyard from August 2014 to November 2017. Furthermore, they worked as a Project Manager at VSE Corporation from September 2009 to August 2014, where they managed Foreign Military Sales Projects and served as the primary point of contact with the PMS-333 TPOC and Delivery Order Contracting Officer's Representative.

Prior to their roles in the maritime industry, Sakelaris had experience in the field of education, working as a College Professor at the University of Phoenix from 2000 to 2007. In this role, they taught various Management courses at the graduate level.

Earlier in their career, Sakelaris held positions such as Deputy Contracts Director at INTERNATIONAL MARINE & INDUSTRIAL APPLICATORS (IMIA) from January 2007 to February 2009, and Project Manager at Tampa Bay Shipbuilding from January 2003 to June 2007. In these roles, they demonstrated skills in contract compliance, project management, and team leadership.

Overall, Richard Sakelaris possesses a strong background in project planning, management, and leadership within the maritime industry, as well as experience in education.

Richard Sakelaris earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Business/Commerce from Northwood University from 1996 to 1998. Following that, they pursued an MBA focusing on International Business at the University of Miami from 1998 to 2000. In July 2009, they obtained certifications in Project Management (PMP) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Project Management Institute.