Rick Heddle
Chief Operating Officer
Rick Heddle is the founder, owner and Chief Operating Officer of Heddle Shipyards
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.
Chief Operating Officer
Rick Heddle is the founder, owner and Chief Operating Officer of Heddle Shipyards
President and Chief Executive Officer
Shaun Padulo joined Heddle Shipyards in 2017 and assumed the role of President in June 2018.
Vice President Finance & CFO
Erick Begin joined Heddle Shipyards as Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer in October 2018.
Chief Strategy Officer
Jared Newcombe Joined Heddle shipyards as Chief Strategy Officer in January 2021
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.
Senior Director of Project Management and Engineering
She joined Heddle Shipyards as Director of Project Management in May 2019.
Vice President of Government Programs
Richard (Rich) Gravel joined Heddle Shipyards in October 2022 in the role of Vice President of Government Programs.
Senior Director of Tendering
Dave Williams joined Heddle Shipyards in 2014 and assumed the role of Director of Tendering in January 2022.
Director of Skills Development
Lise Galli joined Heddle Shipyards in September 2020 in the role of Director People and Culture and transitioned to Director of Skills Development in March 2022.
Chief Operating Officer
President
Vice President Finance & CFO
Chief Strategy Officer
Director of Business Development and Government Relations
Director of Project Management