Ocean Associates, Inc. (“OAI”) announced that Juleen Savarese has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Juleen assumes the role of CEO after serving as OAI’s General Counsel and Director of Human Resources since 2010. In 14 years at OAI, Ms. Savarese worked on all aspects of the firm’s business from recruiting, to managing employees and subcontractors, to bidding on new contracts and managing the firm’s relationships with government customers and its compliance with federal, state and local regulations. In recent years, she managed OAI’s certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). “During OAI’s next chapter,” Ms. Savarese states, “I plan to continue to support the development of an efficient and effective management team that can provide the best possible value to our government customers.”

Former CEO, Kristin Vehrs remains OAI’s majority owner. Kris and OAI’s Founder, and President, John Everett, also continue to fund and promote ocean science and conservation through the Everett-Vehrs Conservation and Research Foundation.

About OAI: OAI provides consulting and technical services to the U.S. Government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations and the private sector, specializing in scientific program and project management, strategic planning, professional support services, information technologies, and stakeholder engagement. Founded in 2003 by Dr. John Everett, who serves as President and one of OAI’s Senior Associates. OAI has been a WOSB since 2021. OAI is comprised of experts on scientific and administrative projects, aquaculture, wildlife health and conservation, data management, modeling, Information Technology, engineering, acquisition office support, accreditation, outreach and education, and Federal policy, regulation, and law enforcement support. OAI’s largest Federal customer is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Department of Commerce. OAI’s employees and subcontractors can be found in locations from Gloucester, Massachusetts to the Western Pacific Island Territories, and from the Arctic to the Antarctic.