en.Wedoany.com Report on Mar 28th, Colonna's Shipyard, Inc., located in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, recently announced the appointment of Brian Waterfield as its Chief Financial Officer, effective March 30, 2026. Waterfield will be responsible for overseeing the shipyard's accounting operations and assisting in the development of overall financial strategies, providing professional financial support for this historic shipyard.

Waterfield has over nine years of experience at BDO, previously serving as the Assurance Director at the firm's Norfolk office. His professional background covers financial assurance and government contracts, which is seen as a key advantage for Colonna's Shipyard's future development. Randall Crutchfield, Chairman and CEO of Colonna's Shipyard, stated, "Brian's expertise and experience will help us better serve our clients and plan for future investments. We are thrilled to have him join our team."

Waterfield has worked with clients of various ownership structures, including private equity-backed companies, employee stock ownership plans, closely held corporations, and family businesses. He holds a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the College of William & Mary. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Beyond his professional work, Waterfield is actively involved in community service in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, serving on the Finance Committee of the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation and as a board member for Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads. Founded in 1875, Colonna's Shipyard is one of the longest continuously operating private shipyards in the United States, primarily providing ship repair, conversion, and construction services for commercial and government clients.