SSI-Ala. hires fed contracts manager

MOBILE, Ala. - Silver Ships Inc. of Theodore, Ala., announced the hiring of retired Navy captain Shawn Lobree to be Federal Contracts Manager. Lobree has more than 25 years of military experience in maritime operations, information technology, shipbuilding and repair. His skill-set will provide SSI’s military customers a seamless contract-to-build process experience, according to a company media release. Lobree’s career has also included working as a maritime and defense consultant, and assistant to a shipbuilding supervisor. As Federal Contracts Manager, he will construct, deliver and provide customer support for multi-vessel Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity military contracts; and be responsible for developing new proposals in support of U.S. Defense and Homeland Security department projects. Lobree grew up in Miami, and graduated from Florida State University where he earned a bachelor’s in Economics. He has also earned an M.S. in IT Management, and an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies. During his naval career, he commanded an amphibious warship, squadron, and served more than 3,000 days at sea. SSI produces aluminum boats for military, federal, state and municipal governments, and for commercial applications. SSI’s headquarters is located on a 25-acre site in Theodore, Ala. (Source: Silver Ships 02/19/18)