Reconcraft, Portland, Ore., announced that Josh Pruzek has been named executive vice president, effective Jan. 1.
Pruzek brings two decades of experience in the specialized marine manufacturing industry from his previous positions at Vigor and Oregon Iron Works.
“I’m thrilled to join Reconcraft and look forward to collaborating with our military, government, and international partners to develop and deliver solutions that improve their capabilities,” Pruzek said in a prepared statement. “We have a world-class team of highly experienced craftsmen, engineers, and support staff committed to quality and with a passion for building specialized and innovative vessels. Our state-of-the-art facility and equipment easily support vessel construction up to 100’ in length and 100 gross tons.”
Pruzek most recently served as the vice president of sales and business development at Vigor for two years and as vice president of marine products at Oregon Iron Works for 17 years, both in the Portland area.
He led the successful capture and execution of multiple high-profile programs including SOCOM’s Combatant Craft Heavy (CC-H), Combatant Craft Medium (CC-M), and numerous other craft.
“Josh is highly respected in the industry and has the knowledge and experience to help Reconcraft continue our growth into increasingly specialized and sophisticated craft and additional programs of record to include autonomous craft,” said Jon Hoflich, Reconcraft’s co-founder and president.
Reconcraft is a fully integrated marine vessel manufacturer specializing in the integration of complex fabrication and cutting-edge propulsion, sensor, and payload technologies. Current major programs include aluminum and/or composite construction for the Navy, Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, specialized Department of Defense entities, and various state and local government organizations.
