Larry
Vauclin, Bollinger Shipyards Inc.’s Vice President Central Division, is
retiring after a 52-year career in the shipyard industry.
“Larry has
been a critical part of the growth of Bollinger over the past 16 years, and a
mentor to many in the shipyard industry over his 52-year career,” says Bollinger Executive Vice President
Ben Bordelon in a company press release. “His
attention to detail, hard work and focus on client satisfaction have helped
create a solid foundation for us going forward. Larry's stamp will forever be a
part of the Bollinger family history.”
Vauclin
started his shipyard career in Houma, La., in 1960 with Main Iron Works working
as a supervisor until leaving to help start Quality Shipyard in 1969 as yard superintendent,
working his way up to executive vice president/general manager for new construction
and repair.
Vauclin’s
career at Bollinger started in 1996 as vice president and general manager of
the Larose facility and included additional Bollinger locations in Amelia for
new construction and repair operations. In 2006 Vauclin became the vice
president central division, which covered three of Bollinger’s central
Louisiana repair and conversion facilities.
Vauclin has
been instrumental in the success of Bollinger’s repair and conversion
facilities, leading these facilities with his vast knowledge of the industry, the company says, adding that he’s contributed to Bollinger
being named one of the safest shipyards in America.