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Cook Joins Horizon Shipbuilding as Operations VP

September 16, 2014

Travis Short (left) with Mickey Cook
Travis Short (left) with Mickey Cook

Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc. announced that Mickey Cook has joined the corporation as the Vice President of Operations for the Bayou La Batre shipyard.

Cook, one of the founders of C & G Boatworks, where he served as General Manager, brings 38 years of experience in the shipbuilding industry to his current position at Horizon. His many years of experience and relationships with others in the industry are an asset that will allow Horizon to better serve our customers and the marine industry as well as aid in the growth of Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc. Travis Short, owner of Horizon and Cook have had a long standing friendship and working relationship that goes back for decades.

Cook has held positions in all aspects of shipbuilding, including Ship Repair Estimator, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Yard Superintendent, Operations Manager and Assistant General Manager.

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