Richard Blank Joins the Board of Advisors

Tridentis is pleased to welcome the newest addition to our Board of Advisors, Mr. Richard Blank!

Mr. Blank joined the board in July 2025, after completing his work at the Office of Naval Research. He served for more than thirty years as a U.S. Navy Engineering Duty Officer, with notable roles that include commanding the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Program Executive Officer (PEO) Maritime at the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), Special Assistant to the Chief Engineer of the Navy, and Technical Director of Surface Ship Design at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

He brings exceptional knowledge and experience in Tridentis’ core disciplines of naval architecture and marine engineering, ship design, and ship acquisition. Mr. Blank holds an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Tridentis is privileged to have an exceptional Board of Advisors to support our strategic direction and provide crucial feedback and advice as we grow our business as the Next Generation Ship Design and Engineering Firm™. Made up of experienced businesspeople from across Government and the private sector, our Board of Advisors is a key part of what makes us successful.

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