David Carver named new chairman of SCA board

The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) has announced the new leadership of its board of directors. David Carver, president of General Dynamics NASSCO, has moved up from vice chairman to chairman of the SCA board, succeeding Brad Moyer, vice president of business development and strategic planning at BAE Systems.

SCA notes that Carver has been a dedicated member of its board of Directors and that, with 38 years of shipbuilding and ship repair experience, he brings proven leadership to his new role. Succeeding him as vice chairman is Garrett Rice, president of Master Boat Builders, who has served on the SCA board of since 2014,

“At this moment of renewed focus on America’s maritime strength, our industry stands ready to meet the growing demand for ships that are critical to support our economy and national security,” said Carver. “Working hand in hand with U.S. yards and our industrial base partners, we have an incredible opportunity to modernize our fleet, strengthen our workforce, and ensure that American shipbuilding continues to lead the world.”

“The Shipbuilders Council of America is the leading advocate for the shipbuilding and ship repair industry and the men and women who power it, from the largest builders to proven small and mid-sized yards,” said Rice. “I am honored to serve as vice chairman at a pivotal time. This is a moment to translate national attention into long-term industrial strength across America’s shipyards and suppliers.”

Carver and Rice will serve alongside board of directors secretary Caitlin Sause, vice president of government and public affairs at SOMAR, Inc. and SCA treasurer Ashley Godwin, corporate director of strategy and budget analysis at Huntington Ingalls.

“SCA’s board leadership brings unmatched experience and dedication to their new leadership roles, and no one is better suited to guide the Shipbuilders Council of America at this pivotal time,” said Matthew Paxton, president of the SCA. “On behalf of our entire membership, we extend our deepest gratitude to outgoing chairman Brad Moyer for his years of service on our board and commitment to growing and advancing the U.S. shipbuilding and ship repair industry. Brad’s contributions have laid a strong foundation, and he will work alongside us as a board member as we continue to build and strengthen our industry.”

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