About Us
The White Lake Dock & Dredge team was founded in 2002 and since that time has established a reputation as a premiere environmental dredging, sediment capping, and marine contractor. Our core team has over 100 years of combined environmental dredging, sediment capping, and marine construction experience.
SENIOR TEAM MANAGER
Tim Briggs
Tim has more than 35 years of diverse experience in the environmental, chemical, dredging, and mining industries. Tim has specialized design expertise in the areas of environmental dredging, sediment capping, soil and sediment stabilization/solidification, material handling systems, and wastewater treatment. Tim has been leading the White Lake Dock & Dredge management team since 2016.
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Jeremy Bernhardt
Having worked in the industry since 1993, Jeremy offers extensive knowledge and leadership experience in the areas of construction and environmental dredging and remediation. He is specially trained as an RTK-GPS operator and NCCCO certified crane operator. Some of Jeremy’s credentials include TSA’s Transportation Working Identification Card, Merchant Mariner, Master of Steam or Motor Vessels — 100 Ton with commercial towing assistance, State of Michigan Certified Aggregate Technician, and Class A commercial driver’s license.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Devon Draper
Devon brings years of marine construction, environmental remediation, engineering and project management experience to the White Lake team that dates back to 1989. Devon is a licensed professional engineer, holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering, offering a broad experience in civil, solid waste, and sediment remediation.
PROJECT MANAGER, FINANCIAL MANAGER, HEALTH & SAFETY
Ben Gezon
Ben has overseen large environmental dredging, navigational dredging, and cap installation projects throughout the Great Lakes Region ranging in size from $1MM to $11MM. He is primarily responsible for all areas of project management, implementing construction QA/QC and Health and Safety programs, and overseeing company financials. Ben holds a Bachelors of Science and Engineering degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan.
HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING & QA/QC
Matt Moss
Matt is a trained Hydrographic Surveyor with extensive experience with various multi-beam and single-beam survey techniques and equipment. Matt is primarily responsible for conducting all hydrographic surveys and implementing construction QA/QC programs. He has extensive experience with cutting edge survey and machine control equipment / software including ASVs (autonomous surface vehicles).
SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGER
Bob Gezon
With experience in business management, marine construction, and property development dating back to 1978, Bob assists the White Lake management team with unparalleled expertise in the marine industry and as well as all facets of business and financial management. As the founder and owner of White Lake Dock & Dredge, he remains passionate about the industry after many years.