It All Starts with Dredging

The Economic Club of Florida welcomes members of the public to register to attend our monthly luncheon. There is a luncheon fee of $40, payable at the door with a check or major credit card. After your visit, we hope that you choose to become a member of the Club!

Lasse Petterson, CEO and President of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company will join us in person on August 24 to speak to the Club on "It All Starts with Dredging". Please note this meeting will be held at FSU Dunlap Champions Club. 

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States and the only U.S. company with significant international dredging operations. GLDD employs more than 1,000 dedicated engineering, operations, and support personnel. GLDD has a rich 129-year history of developing and executing successful dredging and marine construction projects, operating the largest and most diverse dredging fleet in the U.S. comprised of over 200 specialized vessels.

Mr. Petterson was named Chief Executive Officer of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company in May 2017 and assumed the additional title of President in March 2020. He has served as a member of our Board since December 2016. Mr. Petterson is a National Association of Corporate Directors (“NACD”) Board Leadership Fellow. He received a M.Sc., Engineering, as well as a B.S., from Norwegian University of Technology.

Join us as we explore the world of dredging, beach re-nourishment, and much more.

As a capacity crowd is expected, please register early.