About Roger Brown, Naval Architect

Since Roger Brown obtained his degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan, he has been involved in several aspects of boat design and construction. After spending a year at production sailboat builder Catalina Yachts, Roger served as Chief Engineer at Ericson Yachts for seven years, developing expertise in design and production techniques for composite boats. He also managed the materials department at Ericson, overseeing all purchasing and receiving personnel and functions.

Roger then spent another seven years at Alan Andrews Yacht Design, designing composite custom racing and cruising sailboats and commercial powerboats to individual clients' specifications. He specialized in engineering of composite structures complying with American Bureau of Shipping scantlings. He also designed systems and structures conforming to ABYC, US Coast Guard and ORC requirements.

In 1998, Roger founded Roger Brown, Naval Architect, and subsequently incorporated in 2001.

Education

- B.S.E. - Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
College of Engineering, University of Michigan, 1978

- Master of Business Administration
Graduate School of Management, University of California, Irvine, 1990

Additional Activities

- Member, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers