A maritime industry executive with an extensive background in ship repair, fabrication, machining, and capital project planning and execution, Crutchfield has served as Chairman and CEO since January of 2024. Having previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Industrial Operations, he oversaw the operational aspects of the business, while also executing long-term strategic initiatives including acquisition activity, strengthening corporate safety culture, and leading targeted customer development efforts. He also has extensive experience in procurement, contracts, project management and estimating. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned his MBA from Regent University.

With extensive experience in commercial and government ship repair, contracts, procurement and estimating, Webb has served as President and General Manager of Colonna’s Shipyard since January of 2024. Having begun his career on the waterfront as a ship superintendent and moving through project management and operations management roles of increasing scope and responsibility, he now leads all ship repair activity, procurement, contracts and subcontracting for the enterprise. Serving on the boards of the Shipbuilder’s Council of America and the Virginia Ship Repair Association, Webb is a respected leader in the maritime industry. He is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Having served as Chief Financial Officer since April of 2012, and having been promoted to Vice President and CFO in 2017, Wieters has significant experience in financial planning, control and management, and private accounting practice leadership experience. Her specializations include internal control and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance. Prior to joining Colonna’s, she was the Operations Controller of AMSEC, LLC in Virginia Beach. Previously, Rebecca held positions as Controller at Dynamic Engineering and Assistant Controller at Industrial Marine Services. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia.

Joining Colonna’s in 2022 as Director of Trades, Marsh now serves as the Executive Director of Waterfront Operations where he leads enterprise-wide ship repair efforts. In addition to the Norfolk ship repair operation, he is responsible for Colonna’s Down River and Colonna’s Shipyard West in San Diego, Calif. A seasoned ship repair professional, prior to joining Colonna’s, Marsh was director of production for GD NASSCO-Norfolk. Beginning his career as a Newport News Shipbuilding apprentice, he has significant experience in personnel and trade management. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Having begun his career as a fabrication estimator in 2007, Hartwig now serves as the Vice President of Steel America where he is responsible for all of Steel America’s fabrication and machining operations, including off-site welding, and off-site machining. His work experience includes estimating, project management, operations management and personnel management within the fabrication, machining and ship repair segments. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

With significant experience managing businesses engaged in industrial and heavy construction and maintenance, in 2017 Bates founded Accurity Industrial Contractors, located in Owensboro, Kentucky. Working comfortably in both field and office, Bates brings a full range of knowledge including experience with commercial construction, municipal wastewater, refinery, food and beverage, and power projects. His specific work experience includes project controls, project engineering, project management, and estimating. He is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Construction Management.