Capt. Casey M. Herschler has been named director of new
business development for North American Marine Consultants.
Herschler will be responsible for developing new business
ventures including new vessel and barge construction for the St. Louis,
Mo.-based company, which provides commercial marine surveys, appraisals and
brokerage services worldwide. He’ll also conduct vessel, structure, facility and cargo surveys, insurance
assessments and monitoring new construction, conversion and repair processes
for clients.
Herschler has worked in the marine and construction
industries since 1999 after his graduation from Southern Illinois University at
Carbondale, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in architectural
studies. He’s served as a captain and pilot of excursion vessels and towing
vessels, primarily on the Mississippi River system.
He has architecture and construction experience working on
various building types including commercial, residential and industrial
projects. Herschler has managed the construction of various sized projects
ranging up to $200 million in costs and designed and managed the construction
of inland towing vessels.
Prior to joining North American Marine Consultants,
Herschler was employed as a captain and project manager for Canton Marine
Towing Co. in Canton, Mo. From 2001 to 2009, Herschler worked as an architect,
construction manager, and owner’s representative on various types of
architectural and construction projects for Forum Studio Inc. in St. Louis.
Herschler also holds a Master of Towing Vessels upon Western
Rivers license and a Master of Steam or Motor Vessels upon Western Rivers
license.