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

Gregory Beers, P.E., is the President of The Shearer Group, Inc. and Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. He holds both a Master of Science in Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Michigan. Gregory is a registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Rhode Island, Louisiana, New York, and South Carolina. He has over thirty years of extensive design and engineering experience combined with project and construction oversight. Gregory sits 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. He 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. Additionally, Gregory has guest lectured at many colleges and conferences over the years, including but not limited to 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 Wood is the Vice President at both The Shearer Group, Inc. and Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Michigan. Cory has over thirty years of extensive design and engineering experience combined with project and construction oversight. Prior to establishing Bristol Harbor Group, Inc., Cory held positions in both shipyard engineering offices and as a junior naval architect for vessel operators. Cory’s industry experience provides a solid foundation on which he has managed, and continues to manage The Shearer Group, Inc.’s involvement with numerous new design projects. Additionally, Cory is a past Chairman of the New England Section of SNAME and sits on the Landing School of Boatbuilding’s Design Program Professional Advisory Committee.

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

Edward is a Principal Naval Architect at The Shearer Group, Inc. and holds both a Master of Science in Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan. Edward is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. He is also a Certified Marine Surveyor and the previous National Secretary with the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS), a Certified Auditor with the AWO Responsible Carrier Program, President of the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau (TVIB) involved in certifying auditors to perform management and vessel audits for the AWO-RCP and is certified to conduct Maritime Gear Inspections under OSHA. He is also a member of the 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 is The Shearer Group, Inc.’s Vice President – Operations and graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy where he received his Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering along with his commission. Upon leaving the Coast Guard, Joshua joined The Shearer Group, Inc.’s sister company, Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. in 2008 as a Naval Architect and moved to Texas in 2013 to the position of Engineering Manager. Joshua is responsible for all business aspects of The Shearer Group, Inc., while still continuing to provide the outstanding engineering services clients have come to expect. Joshua has successfully managed multiple diesel electric/energy storage projects for several clients such as HCTRA and TXDOT. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Connecticut, Texas, and Washington. He is also a member of 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 joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2015 and currently holds the position of Engineering Manager. Harrison earned 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 and specializes in areas of stability, damage analysis, and systems integration. Harrison is also a Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) member and sits on the board for the Central Gulf Coast – West Section of the American Society of Naval Engineers.

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

Anne joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2017 as a Senior Naval Architect. She earned 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 construction oversight, and the design development of general arrangements and machinery spaces. She is also 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 joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2017 as a Naval Architect. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from Texas A&M University at Galveston. At TSGI, Ryan has filled both engineering and project management roles while specializing in functional design, construction oversight, and technical support. He has overseen the entire design and construction of the latest diesel-electric ferry with energy storage system for the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT). He is also overseeing the re-power project of an existing TXDOT ferry integrating the same diesel-electric energy storage system. Apart from his work, Ryan is an active member of several 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 joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2020 as a Naval Architect. He earned 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. Before working at TSGI, Michael was the Project Engineer for the USCG Fast Response Cutter program and field engineer for various commercial projects, including barges, ferries, and articulated tug barges. At TSGI, Michael has filled technical lead roles and has vast knowledge in all aspects of ship design, including finite element analysis, hull form design and optimization, systems integration, and computational fluid dynamics. He is also 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 joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2023 as a Senior Naval Architect. Prior to TSGI, Annie was a Senior Naval Architect at TSGI’s sister company, Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. Annie graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. She started at Michigan as an aerospace engineer but switched to naval architecture after sailing as crew from San Diego to Honolulu on the Robert C. Seamans. Prior to joining BHGI, Annie interned at Bath Iron Works and Hyundai Heavy Industries. She is proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, FEMAP, GHS, MATLAB, Axis and Delima VS.

Naval Architect
Email: csouders@shearer-group.com

Corrin joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2021 as a Naval Architect. She graduated as an officer from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in CT. with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Before working at TSGI, Corrin was a Chief of Inspections and supervised domestic and foreign vessel inspections of the nation’s 11th busiest port by tonnage. At TSGI, Corrin specializes in stability, structural analysis, and regulatory reviews of dredges, ferries, and crane barges.

Naval Architect
Email: jfrost@shearer-group.com

Jacob joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2021 as a Naval Architect. He graduated from The University of Michigan with a B.S. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. He is a four-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps (1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment).

Naval Architect
Email: cbonnaure@shearer-group.com

Colton joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2021 as a Naval Architect. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from Texas A&M University. During his time there, he served as the Senior Captain of the Human Powered Submarine Team, where he successfully revamped the control system for a one-man submarine. At TSGI, Colton has taken on engineering and construction oversight roles and has extensive knowledge in structural design, piping systems, and finite element analysis. He provided construction oversight for the latest diesel-electric ferry for the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and helped design a new ferry for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA). Apart from his work, Colton is a member of both the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) and the Marine Technology Society.

Mechanical Engineer
Email: ejohnson@shearer-group.com

Ethan joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2022 as a Mechanical Engineer. He graduated from the University of Houston with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Continuum Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics, Convection Heat Transfer, and Nonlinear Controls.

Naval Architect
Email: cslajus@shearer-group.com

Charles joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2022 as a Naval Architect. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S.E. in in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and a minor in Oceanography. Over the course of his education, Charles gained shipyard operations and composite manufacturing experience as an intern at Tiara Yachts in Holland, MI. He was also a Teaching Assistant for a marine power and energy II course.

Naval Architect
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: whentschel@shearer-group.com

Bill joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2022 as a Naval Architect. He received his Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering Technology from Texas A&M and joined the U.S. Navy in 2012. During his decade-long tenure, Bill served as a Surface Warfare Officer and Engineering Duty Officer. As a Docking Officer at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF, he oversaw the docking and undocking of various vessels, including Fast Attack Submarines and Arleigh Burke class Destroyers. While in the Navy, Bill earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Naval Engineers Degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Bill is currently a member of the Navy Selected Reserves and is a certified Engineer-In-Training in Texas. At TSGI, he specializes in marine vessel repair and assists with the upkeep of the Texas Department of Transportation (TXODT) ferry fleet.

Naval Architect
Email: mlevi@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.

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.

Office Administrator 
Email: scabral@shearer-group.com

Sandy joined The Shearer Group, Inc. in 2020 as an Office Administrator. She graduated from Bridgewater State University with a B.S. in Psychology. Sandy is responsible for ensuring the office operates smoothly and efficiently by coordinating office operations and activities, while providing support to management. She also manages TSGI’s social media pages and sponsorships for marketing purposes. Sandy is fluent in Portuguese.