Our Team is Your Team

Elliott Bay Design Group is a leading provider of naval architecture and marine engineering services. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to delivering innovative and customized solutions to our clients.

You Dream It, We Design It.

Our company has a rich history and a strong track record of success. Over the years, we have worked on a wide range of projects, from small craft designs to large commercial vessels. We have received numerous awards and recognitions for our outstanding work.

We understand the importance of telling your story in a unique and authentic way. By working closely with our clients, we are able to create designs that reflect their vision and showcase their individuality. Each project is an opportunity for us to push the boundaries of what is possible and deliver results that exceed expectations.

History

Established in 1988, Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) emerged when three partners acquired the assets of Nickum and Spaulding Associates, Inc. (N&SA), a renowned Seattle naval architecture firm with a sixty-year legacy in top-notch marine design. As demand grew, so did the company. Our Seattle-based firm expanded into regions to better reach our customers where they are. Our project capabilities flourished: While becoming the preeminent ro-pax ferry design firm in the country, we developed industry-leading tugs, cargo vessels, workboats, infrastructure, and beyond.

We even evolved into an employee-owned company structure that gives every member of our team a voice in our future.

This pioneering spirit still fuels us today. We are leaders in decarbonization, alternative fuels, and cutting-edge design practices that help maritime transportation realize a future in harmony with nature. Like our customers and the world around us, we continue to evolve at record speed.

Elliott Bay Design Group sets the course toward a more sustainable future through almost 100 years of experience as collaborative problem-solvers and innovators. Our dedication to developing industry-leading marine engineering and naval architecture solutions keeps us one step ahead of ever-changing demands, technologies, and regulations.

But when it comes to meeting our industry’s most difficult challenges, we’ll always accomplish more together. That’s why we’re deeply proud to be an employee-owned firm — and why we see ourselves as partners in achieving our customers’ goals.

What Matters Most: Our Mission

William Ayers, PE
Chief Engineer
Lydia Benger, PE
Technical Director
Nicholas Bannon, PE
Technical Manager
Christopher Biernat, PE
Naval Architect 
Ian Cosic
Naval Architect
Paul Ford
Technical Manager
Benjamin Fisher
Naval Architect
Robert Ekse
President
Courtney Ewing, PE
Senior Naval Architect 
Justin Good
Marine Designer
Joe Hudspeth
Director of Sales
Justin Hansen
Technical Manager
Stephanie Gullickson
Sr. Business Development Manager
Taylor Herinckx, PE
Technical Manager
Michael Johnson, PE 
Chief Engineer
Orin Kierczynski
Marine Engineer
Kellan Lancaster
Project Manager
Brian King, PE
Principal Emeritus
Heather Kleinert
Sr. Project Administrator
Jacob LaDuke
IT Manager
Juliette Lehman
Naval Architect
Edward Levert
Structural Engineer
Jackie Lee
Controller
Jordan Manor
Marine Engineer
Bart Manzer
Project Manager
Kirsten Martel
Naval Architect
Allegra Martin
Project Manager
Jason Morris
Onsite Shipyard Inspector
Brett Miller
Marine Engineer
Drew Matz, PE
Naval Architect
Maureen McKelvey
Operations Coordinator
Zachary McKinney, PE
Marine Engineer
Sarah Nichols, PE
Marine Engineer
Will Nickum, PE
Senior Naval Architect
John Petersen, PE
Project Manager
Bianca Shellie-Robinson
BD Coordinator
Trygve Reid, PE
Senior Naval Architect
Matthew Roddy
Marine Designer
Julie Schoenberg
Director of Human Resources
Maggie Stagner
Electrical Engineer
Catherine Tan
Marine Designer
Peter Tarabochia
Vice President | CFO
Kyle Thorp
Marine Designer
Julie Totland
Accounting Specialist
Jim Towers, PE
Principal in Charge
Chief Concept Engineer
David Turner
Project Manager II
Peter Vihtelic
Marine Engineer
John Waterhouse, PE
Principal Emeritus
Emily Whitman, PE
Marine Engineer
Matt Williamson
Senior Project Manager
Khris Wright
Marine Engineer
Connor Bennett
Marine Engineer
Nathan Barnes
Marine Engineer

Our Most Valuable Assets

Joseph Cardella
Project Manager
Steve Carlson PE 
Principal in Charge
Director of Project Operations
Michael Complita, PE 
Principal in Charge
VP Strategic Expansion
Eric Coleman, PE
Project Manager
Pat Eberhardt 
Principal in Charge
GM Alaska
Theresa Fielding, PE
Senior Naval Architect 
 Jasmine Gonzalez
Sr. Project Coordinator
James Jennings, PE
Marine Engineer
Alexander Tran
Electrical Engineer
Sam Waterhouse, PE
Technical Manager
Zach Watkins
Marine Lofter
Matt Wichgers, PE
Technical Manager

We are proud to introduce our sister company, SeeSaw Services. Built upon EBDG’s experience, SeeSaw Services provides a full suite of outsourced business administrative and bookkeeping services tailored for architects, engineers and general contractors. They alleviate your day-to-day administrative burdens so that you can focus on your clients needs and continued success.