Gibbs & Cox Appoints Kevin Prince Vice President, Engineering Group

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Gibbs & Cox, Inc., a leading independent naval architecture and marine engineering firm, announced the promotion of Mr. Kevin Prince to Vice President of the Gibbs & Cox (G&C) Engineering Group.  In this role, Mr. Prince will be responsible for management and execution of engineering services across G&C's broad range of commercial, government and international clients.

"Kevin has spent 22 years of his 36-year engineering career at Gibbs & Cox, bringing unmatched knowledge of the maritime industry and ship design," said President and Chief Executive Chris Deegan.  "His combined technical acuity and demonstrated leadership makes him the ideal selection to lead our Engineering Group."

Mr. Prince holds a Bachelor's of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan.  He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Maryland and Virginia, a Chartered Engineer in Great Britain, and a certified Project Management Professional.  He is also a Member of The Society of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineers, and a Fellow of The Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology.

Previously, Mr. Prince was an Assistant Vice President of Gibbs & Cox's Engineering Group. 

About Gibbs & Cox, Inc. Gibbs & Cox Inc. is a global leader in maritime engineering and design, with over 8,000 vessels built to our designs since 1929. Gibbs & Cox supports military and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally with all phases of marine design as well as construction and lifecycle management. Gibbs & Cox's breadth and depth of high performance commercial and military vessel skills are augmented with the acquisition of Donald L. Blount & Associates (DLBA).  DLBA specializes in the technical development of high-performance marine craft.  Independent and privately held, Gibbs & Cox is headquartered in Arlington, VA, with offices in Newport News and Chesapeake, VA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; New Orleans LA., and Washington, D.C.. Learn more at www.gibbscox.com.

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