President / Principal Naval Architect
Email: gbeers@shearer-group.com

Gregory is President and Principal Naval Architect of both The Shearer Group, Inc. and Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. He holds both a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Louisiana, South Carolina and Texas. With more than thirty years of experience, he has led vessel design and engineering efforts along with project and construction oversight across a wide range of marine projects.

He serves on the external advisory board for the University of Michigan Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and is a recipient of the department’s Merit Award. Gregory is an active member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME Fellow), the Propeller Club, the American Society of Naval Engineers, the American Waterways Operators, and several other industry and technical societies, including the Marine Technology Society. He has also guest lectured at numerous colleges and conferences over the years, including the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, the University of Michigan, and Webb Institute.

Vice President / Principal Naval Architect
Email: cwood@shearer-group.com

Cory is Vice President of both The Shearer Group, Inc. and Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. Cory has more than thirty years of design and engineering experience, including significant hands-on work in the field. Prior to establishing Bristol Harbor Group, Inc., he held positions in shipyard engineering offices and as a junior naval architect for a vessel operator. Cory is a past Chairman of the New England Section of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and serves on the Landing School of Boatbuilding’s Design Program Professional Advisory Committee.

Principal Naval Architect
Email: eshearer@shearer-group.com

Edward holds both a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. Edward is a Certified Marine Surveyor and previously served as National Secretary of the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS). He is also a Certified Auditor with the American Waterways Operators Responsible Carrier Program (AWO-RCP) and currently serves as President of the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB), where he is involved in certifying auditors to conduct management system and vessel audits. In addition, he is certified to perform Maritime Gear Inspections under OSHA. He is an active member of several industry organizations, including the United States Coast Guard Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), the American Bureau of Shipping Western Rivers Technical Committee and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME).

Vice President - Operations
Email: jsebastian@shearer-group.com

Joshua graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and received his commission as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Texas, and Washington. Joshua joined The Shearer Group, Inc.’s sister company, Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. in 2008 as a Naval Architect and relocated to Texas in 2013 to serve as Engineering Manager for The Shearer Group, Inc. In his current role as Vice President – Operations, Joshua oversees the firm’s operational and business activities while continuing to provide engineering leadership and support to clients. He has successfully managed numerous contracts with clients including the Texas Department of Transportation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Harris County Toll Road Authority. He is an active member of several organizations, including the Western Dredging Association (WEDA), Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), and the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE).

Engineering Manager
Email: hbrann@shearer-group.com

Harrison holds both a Master of Business Administration from Rice University and a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Harrison oversees and coordinates engineering efforts within the office, including project planning, staff assignments, and overall project delivery. He also serves as a project manager for new dredge construction projects and specializes in stability, damage analysis, and systems integration. Harrison is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) and serves on the board of the Central Gulf Coast - West Section of the American Society of Naval Engineers.

Senior Naval Architect
Email: ahasuly@shearer-group.com

Anne holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of New Orleans and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. AT TSGI, Anne specializes in the design development of general arrangements, machinery spaces, and HVAC systems. She is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) and the Louisiana Engineering Society.

Naval Architect
Email: rrendall@shearer-group.com

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from Texas A&M University at Galveston. At TSGI, Ryan has served in both engineering and project management roles, specializing in functional design, construction oversight, and technical support. He led the design and construction of the HOPE “ESPERANZA” ANDRADE, a diesel-electric ferry with an energy storage system for the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and is currently overseeing the repower of an existing TXDOT ferry integrating the same diesel-electric energy storage system. Ryan is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE), the Marine Technology Society (MTS), and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST).

Naval Architect
Email: mbooth@shearer-group.com

Michael holds a Master of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Louisiana State University. At TSGI, he has served in both engineering and project leadership roles and has extensive experience across multiple aspects of ship design, including finite element analysis (FEA), hull form design and optimization, systems integration, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). He is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), the American Association of Drilling Engineers, and the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Naval Architect
Email: afisher@shearer-group.com

Annie holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining The Shearer Group, Inc., she spent a decade as a Senior Naval Architect at its sister company, Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. At TSGI, Annie provides team leadership and technical guidance across engineering projects and serves as a project manager on several projects under an IDIQ contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Texas Department of Transportation. Her work includes vessel design, repowering’s, vessel modifications, and construction oversight.

Naval Architect
Email: cnolin@shearer-group.com

Corrin holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the United States Coast Guard Academy. Prior to joining TSGI, Corrin served in the United States Coast Guard as Chief of Inspections, overseeing domestic and foreign vessel inspections at one of the nation’s busiest ports by tonnage. At TSGI, Corrin focuses on stability, structural analysis, and regulatory reviews for dredges, ferries, and crane barges.

Naval Architect
Email: jfrost@shearer-group.com

Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. He is a four-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served with 1^st Battalion, 6^th Marine Regiment, and held leadership roles supporting security operations during overseas deployment. At TSGI, Jacob has experience in multiple aspects of vessel design, with an emphasis on structural engineering and finite element analysis (FEA), delivering innovative solutions through both full-ship analyses and localized structural evaluations.

Naval Architect
Email: ejohnson@shearer-group.com

Ethan holds both a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University. At TSGI, Ethan supports vessel design through development of HVAC and ventilation systems, piping arrangements, and other onboard mechanical systems.

Naval Architect
Email: mlevil@shearer-group.com

Mitchell joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2023 as a Naval Architect. He holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. While studying at the University of Michigan, Mitchell completed internships at The Shearer Group, Inc., the American Bureau of Shipping, and Fincantieri Marinette Marine. Mitchell has gained expertise in various areas, including the vessel approval process, simulation software and controller design, and battery thermal management systems.

Naval Architect
Email: whentschel@shearer-group.com

Bill holds both a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Naval Engineer’s Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University. He joined the U.S. Navy in 2012 and served for a decade as a Surface Warfare Officer and Engineering Duty Officer, including assignment as a Docking Officer at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF overseeing the docking and undocking of submarines and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. At TSGI, Bill specializes in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and marine vessel repair. He serves as a project manager on several key efforts, including the maintenance and upkeep of the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) ferry fleet. Bill also leads several task orders under a USACE IDIQ contract.

Naval Architect
Email: wzylinski@shearer-group.com

Tyler holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute. During his time at Webb, he completed several internships, including with TSGI's sister company, Bristol Harbor Group, Inc., where he gained experience working on a variety of projects involving stability, structural stress analyses, fire safety plans, and structural insepctions. At TSGI, Tyelr specializes in electrical systems as well as the development of structural drawings and calculations, supporting projects through detailed engineering analysis and design.

Designer
Email: jcampbell@shearer-group.com

Jacqueline rejoined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2022 after working as a Designer from 2013-2019. She graduated from San Jacinto College with an Associate in Applied Sciences in Engineering Design Graphics in 2012. At TSGI, Jacqueline specializes in structural design and is working on several projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Senior Designer
Email: dbuckley@shearer-group.com

Dave joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2017 as a Senior Designer. He has over 20 years of experience in the marine industry designing (2D & 3D CAD), building and repairing boats. He also has experience as a Captain. Dave is a senior designer at TSGI where he performs 3D modeling for interference checks and visualization. He provides clients animation and photorealistic renderings of vessels. Dave is also the co-owner of Water Craft Design, LLC and Yacht Management Solutions Watercraft Design where he provides freelance design services to boat builders, private owners and designers.  Dave graduated from the Landing School of Boat Building & Design in 1998. He enjoys spending as much time on the water as possible, whether on a sailboat or powerboat.

Marine Surveyor
Email: bgeraci@shearer-group.com

Barry joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2010 as a Marine Surveyor. He has approximately thirty-eight years of experience in inland and offshore barge and boat construction, quality control/assurance inspections and surveying involving new construction repairs and modifications. He is a Certified Marine Surveyor through the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS).

Naval Architect
Email: lstrawson@shearer-group.com

Luke joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2025 as a Naval Architect. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from Texas A&M University. While studying at Texas A&M, Luke collaborated with team members to design and build an electric boat for competition in the Promoting Electric Propulsion race held by ASNE. He is experienced in various areas, including structural design and 3D CAD software. In addition, he is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.

Administrative Assistant
Email: jpitzer@shearer-group.com

Jo Ann joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2013 as an Administrative Assistant. Prior to working at TSGI, Jo Ann worked in the child nutrition industry for 27 years.