John P Conrad News

John Parker Conrad, Sr., founder of Conrad Shipyard, died peacefully on July 6 surrounded by family and friends at his home in Morgan City, La. He was 101 years old. A shipbuilding pioneer and a legend along the Gulf of Mexico coast and beyond, Parker founded Conrad Industries in 1948. Conrad now has five shipyards along the Louisiana-Texas coast. From age 12 to age 17, Parker trained as a Christian Brother, which formed in him a deeply rooted and lifelong commitment to others.

Conrad Industries, Inc. has appointed John P. Conrad, Jr. as its President and CEO. Mr. Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. The Company has accepted the resignation of Kenneth G. “Jerry” Myers, Jr. as the Company’s President and CEO and a director. Mr. company during some very difficult market conditions. company’s capabilities and reduce our dependence on our traditional energy markets. construction and repair. assembled a strong management team. The company also announced that Thomas M. Kitchen has resigned from the company's board. products for both the commercial and government markets. construction services at its four shipyards located in southern Louisiana and Texas.

Conrad Industries, Inc. announced the appointment of Kenneth G. "Jerry" Myers, Jr. as president and CEO, effective Aug. 27, 2001. Myers has spent the past 21 years with Avondale Industries serving in various senior management positions. Most recently, he served as vice president in charge of managing Avondale's largest shipbuilding program. While at Avondale, Myers has also held positions including: chief information officer; vice president - business review, in charge of government program accounting, where he managed over $10 billion in government contracts; assistant vice president responsible for mergers and acquisitions; and assistant controller. John P.