The Dutra Group is pleased to share several important leadership announcements that reflect the depth of talent within The Dutra Group and our continued commitment to long-term excellence.

First, we are proud to announce the appointment of Bryan O’Sullivan as Chief Operating Officer.

An 18-year veteran of the Company, Bryan has served in multiple leadership and operational roles, including Field Engineer, Project Manager, Construction Division Manager, and most recently as Vice President of Marine Construction. He joined Dutra after earning his B.S. in Construction Management from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and has earned the respect of colleagues and partners alike for his steady leadership, unwavering commitment to safety, and proven ability to deliver complex projects from planning through completion.

Notable projects under Bryan’s oversight include the Oroville Emergency Spillway Recovery efforts and the ongoing Pier G Wharf Extension at the Port of Long Beach. As Chief Operating Officer, Bryan will focus on strengthening operational alignment across the Company while supporting Dutra’s long-term strategic objectives. In his new role, Mr. O’Sullivan will report directly to Harry K. Stewart, President and CEO of The Dutra Group.

We are also pleased to announce the promotion of Steven J. Lee to Senior Vice President of the Equipment Division.

Steve joined Dutra in 1995 as Chief Engineer of Dredging and has led the Equipment Department since 1998. Now marking 30 years with the Company, Steve has played a vital role in supporting Dutra’s operational performance and strategic growth. He is widely respected for his sound judgment, reliability, and unwavering commitment to Dutra’s mission.

In addition to leading the Equipment Division, Steve oversees Dutra’s Rio Vista steel fabrication shop and serves as the Company’s Designated Person for the American Bureau of Shipping. He is actively involved in numerous professional organizations and continues to set a high standard for leadership across Dutra. In his new role, Mr. Lee will report directly to Dutra President and CEO, Harry K. Stewart.

We are also pleased to announce the promotion of JC Krause to Senior Vice President of the Dredging Division.

JC joined Dutra in 1996 as a Project Engineer for Dredging and has led the company’s Dredging Division since 2001. He brings more than 30 years of hydro-engineering and dredging experience to his leadership role. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the

University of Delaware and has been instrumental in advancing the Company’s operational performance and strategic growth.

JC also played a pivotal role in the acquisition of two hopper dredges and led our successful transition into managing these critical assets, strengthening Dutra’s ability to support the nation’s vital ports and shipping channels. In his role as Senior Vice President, JC will continue to lead the Dredging Division with a focus on operational excellence and long-term financial confidence. In his new role as Senior Vice President, Mr. Krause will report directly to Dutra COO Bryan O’Sullivan.

Finally, we congratulate Ryan Abood, VP Delta Division on his recent appointment to the role of Chief Operating Officer of Hanford ARC, a newly acquired, wholly owned subsidiary of The Dutra Group. Hanford ARC is a general engineering and landscape contractor specializing in ecological restoration and heavy civil construction in environmentally sensitive resource areas.

With over 25 years of experience in marine and land-based heavy civil construction projects, Mr. Abood possesses a deep expertise in riverbank protection projects, drought emergency response, marsh restoration, levee erosion and stability repairs, and habitat restoration. Mr. Abood was deeply involved in Dutra’s strategic acquisition of Hanford ARC and assumes his new role in addition to continuing as Vice President of Dutra’s Delta Division. As COO for Hanford ARC, Mr. Abood will report directly to Dutra COO Byran O’Sullivan.

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