Rick Shilling entered the commercial diving industry in 2006 by connecting his independent business management company, PropEL Marine to the member companies that now form Subsea Global Solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Rick possesses practical knowledge of the marine services and industrial power industries. Prior to the formation of PropEL Marine, Rick held senior-level positions with NRG Energy and Wartsila North America. Subsea Global Solutions’ COO since May of 2013, Rick has been an integral part of the integration and merger strategy which has launched Subsea Global Solutions into the global underwater service contractor it is today. Rick studied Marine Engineering Systems at the United States Merchant Marine Academy and is an honorably discharged veteran of the US Naval Reserve. Rick remains active within his community as a board member and Certified K-9 handler with the New York State Federation of Search and Rescue Teams providing Search and Rescue support to government agencies within his home state of New York.