Mark became a Jr. Naval Architect with Gilbert Associates in 2023 after earning his BSc in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from Webb Institute. As a student, Mark gained industry and engineering experience in his internships with Westport Yachts, Cape May – Lewes Ferry, and Northern Marine. Mark is currently working towards earning his PE license. Mark has participated in several passenger vessel designs including a lengthening project and the design of a diesel-electric hybrid double-ended passenger vehicle ferry. He has experience with FEA analysis of crane structures, 3D modeling and hull fairing, as well as piping and structural drafting.