Bill T. Dutra (L) is transitioning to government chairman of the Dutra Group. Harry Ok. Stuart (R) succeeds him as CEO
Harry Ok. Stewart has been named CEO of San Rafael, Calif., based mostly dredging and marine contracting specialist The Dutra Group, as the corporate celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. Bill T. Dutra, who based the corporate on the age of 26, is shifting into the position of government chairman.
Dutra, is straight away recognizable by the signature Borsalino and Stetson hats he wears in tribute to his grandfather, Antone Dutra. Over 5 a long time of growth, he has taken the corporate, lengthy related to the development and upkeep of the intensive California Delta levee system, into a various nation-wide firm.
“I am proud of Harry Stewart, who is taking my place after 50 years leading this company as we built The Dutra Group into a fine organization committed to supporting our nation’s infrastructure and focused on our customers’ needs,” mentioned Dutra. “I feel very confident that, with the leadership of Harry and his executive team, and all the employees at Dutra, the company will have great success for years to come.”
Stewart joined Dutra in 1983 and held numerous roles over the subsequent 40 years, most lately as COO. He assumes his new position at a time when the corporate’s markets are robust, with significantly robust demand for marine infrastructure work of every kind and report ranges of federal funding obtainable to help that work.
“Bill’s unfettered leadership, vision, and passion have inspired all of us at The Dutra Group, and we are all fortunate to have mentored under him,” Stewart mentioned. “I am honored and excited to work alongside our management team and everyone throughout the organization to guide this company into its next chapter and heightened prosperity into the future.”
