Don Everton

Don Everton has diverse work experience in the maritime industry spanning several decades. Don started their career at Norshipco in 1984, where they held various roles including Production Superintendent, Planner, Estimator, and eventually became the Director of Commercial Sales, Marketing, and Business Development. In this role, they were responsible for sales administration, solicitation of work, and maintaining customer relationships. Don then joined AEPCO, Marine Division in 2004 as the Chief Estimator, responsible for bid proposals, pricing, and contract review. After that, they worked at Maersk Line, Limited as a Manager-Contracting Officer, where they handled proposal preparation, market research, source selection, and evaluations of proposals. Currently, they serve as the Vice President of Government Programs at Lyon Shipyard, Inc., managing all functions of the Estimating and Contracts Department, representing the company in government contracts, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Don Everton completed an Associate in Science degree with a field of study in Education from Tidewater Community College in 1975. From 1975 to 1977, they attended Old Dominion University, although no specific degree or field of study information is provided. Additionally, from 1979 to 1982, Don attended the NORSHIPCO Apprenticeship School, although no degree or field of study details are mentioned. In 2009, they enrolled at Strayer University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with a concentration in Business, Acquisitions, and Contract Management. A certification in Adult Mental Health First Aid was obtained from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in September 2022.