Team

Erector Craft, Inc.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Matt O’Sullivan, CEO

Matt O’Sullivan brings extensive marine industry experience to his role as CEO of ErectorCraft. As an engineering officer onboard ships, ABS class surveyor, technical representative for USCG and USN vessels, and maritime executive, Matt has spent his career ensuring high standards in marine operations, fabrication, and engineering. His understanding of shipbuilding, vessel classification, marine engineering, small craft hulls, and innovative advancements in materials positions him uniquely to lead ErectorCraft in its mission to transform the marine industry through large scale additive manufacturing technology. Under his leadership, Erector Craft is pioneering the integration of advanced 3D printing solutions to deliver stronger and more efficient production of marine hulls and components, floating 3DCP platforms, high tech acoustic sensing shapes, artificial reefs, and overall by creating a network, decentralizing large scale 3d printing platforms, and bridging tech into the global marine industry.

 

Leonard Dodd, CTO

Leonard Dodd is a highly accomplished engineer and innovator with decades of experience in automotive engineering, additive manufacturing, marine applications, and large-scale fabrication. As Chief Technology Officer of ErectorCraft, he applies his expertise in engineering, design, and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to revolutionize the marine industry. He has led groundbreaking developments in total vehicle engineering, including his lead role in designing the Shelby Series I for example, various automotive inventions and contributions for Tier 1 manufacturers as well as the development of countless NASCARs and other clandestine projects for various high profile clients. Leonard is a leader and pioneer in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), 3DP & 3DCP, direct metal deposition (DMD), wire additive material manufacturing (WAAM), having founded ErectorBot, Inc., where he pioneered large-scale 3D printing and robotics, the same technology now driving advancements at ErectorCraft. With deep expertise in aerodynamics, fabrication, CAD/CAM programming, electronics, advanced composites, extrusion, and injection molding, Leonard is now redefining marine industry craft design, performance, and manufacturing capabilities for the industry.

 

James Gibbons, COO

James Gibbons serves as Chief Operating Officer at ErectorCraft, where he spearheads the integration of Large Format Additive Manufacturing (LFAM) technologies into the marine industry. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in marine operations, project management, and business leadership, James has successfully overseen complex logistics and large-scale project execution across various sectors of the marine world.

A graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a degree in International Maritime Business and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, he has held pivotal roles that honed his operational expertise—from overseeing marine terminal operations to leading offshore wind projects and major international marine oil and gas initiatives. His extensive industry knowledge, strategic mindset, and commitment to sustainability enable him to drive operational excellence at ErectorCraft, helping to redefine the future of innovation in the marine industry.