Satches tapped for Bollinger VP post

Jodi Satches has been named vice president of the newly established Health, Safety and Environmental Department at Bollinger Ship-yards, Inc.

In her new role, Satches will assume overall responsibility for safety operations and continue her duties with environmental services, according to a new release issued by the company.

“Jodi’s leadership ability and operational experience make an excellent fit for this new position,” said company CEO Donald “Boysie” Bollinger. “She has demonstrated time and time again to be an effective manager and key player on the management team.”

Satches joined Bollinger in 2005 as director of Environmental Services. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree in microbiology, and a Masters of Science in environmental toxicology from Louisiana State University.