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New Leadership At Bollinger Shipyards

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014

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New Leadership At Bollinger Shipyards

Ben Bordelon, the new Chairman, President, and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards. Photo: Bollinger Shipyards.

Ben Bordelon will assume the duties of chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Bollinger Shipyards, the company announced on Tuesday.Bordelon and the Chouest family of Galliano, La., have acquired all assets and stocks of Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.Bordelon had previously served in various positions at Bollinger. He has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2002, served as executive vice president of repair, and most recently was chief operating officer.“As the founder’s grandson, Ben Bordelon transitions Bollinger Shipyards…

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