L to R: Rusty Murdaugh (president, Austal USA), Spencer Johnson, Ray Miller (MACE)
Austal USA naval architect Spencer Johnson has been acknowledged by the Mobile, Ala., Area Council of Engineers (MACE) because the Marine Engineer/Naval Architect of the Year.
In a practice that dates again to 1967, MACE acknowledges engineers in the neighborhood for his or her achievements and management.
With a bachelor of science in naval structure and marine engineering diploma from Webb Institute, Johnson has over 30 years of expertise as a naval architect having contributed considerably to Austal USA’s success since becoming a member of the corporate in 2007.
“We’re always incredibly proud when the hard work and accomplishments of one of our own is recognized by their industry peers,” Austal USA president Rusty Murdaugh mentioned. “Spencer’s technical expertise in the engineering field has put our programs on a trajectory for success. His dedication to share his knowledge through mentoring and teaching our younger engineers, naval architects and designers will have an impact that extends well beyond the 28 ships and counting that have been delivered under his watch.”
Johnson’s in depth management and engineering expertise has helped Austal USA develop and develop a division of structural engineers, naval architects, and designers charged with constructing a few of the nation’s most complicated ships. During his tenure with Austal USA, he has led the element design and development efforts of two main Navy shipbuilding applications and is advancing idea designs for subsequent era applications such because the Light Amphibious Warship, Next Generation Logistics Ship, and Large Unmanned Surface Vessel.
