Executive Team
The Executive Team at Heddle Shipyards is responsible for executing on the long-term vision and strategy for the company.
The executive team consists of a balanced mix of Heddle veterans and recent additions to the team that have a strong track record of success.
Rick Heddle
Chief Operating Officer
Rick Heddle is the founder, owner and Chief Operating Officer of Heddle Shipyards.
Shaun Padulo
President
Shaun Padulo joined Heddle Shipyards in 2017 and assumed the role of President in June 2018.
Erick Begin
Vice President Finance & CFO
Erick Begin joined Heddle Shipyards as Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer in October 2018.
Jared Newcombe
Chief Strategy Officer
Jared Newcombe Joined Heddle shipyards as Chief Strategy Officer in January 2021
Ted Kirkpatrick
Director of Business Development and Government Relations
Ted Kirkpatrick joined Heddle Shipyards in 2019 and assumed the role of Director of Business Development and Government Relations in 2020.
Alicia Nash
Director of Project Management
She joined Heddle Shipyards as
Director of Project Management in May 2019.