Chris manages a variety of projects including new designs and refits of custom-built and production sportfishing and
motor yachts. He works directly with builders and individual clients to produce designs that meet or exceed client
expectations while also satisfying DLBA's stringent design standards. In addition, he helps to expand current and
develop new commercial relationships with clients in the US, Caribbean, the Far East, and South America.
Chris received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University; is well versed in several CAD
softwares including a strong background in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and has acquired his certification as a
Project Management Professional.
Contact Chris at CSwanhart@dlba-inc.com
       
    directors and management    
robert bartee, chief operating officer           
donald blount, p.e., president/founder           
linda martes, office manager
dr. robert ranzenbach, research and development director           
bill blount, business development director
dean schleicher, p.e., technical director       
jim supan, p.e., engineering director       
gordon hatchell, business development specialist