About Us
Appledore Marine Engineering (AME) is a one-of-a-kind, industry-leading engineering consulting firm that specializes in waterfront infrastructure in ocean and inland waterway environments. The firm’s focus on delivering exemplary design services and underwater inspections differentiates Appledore among the firm’s Federal, State, and private clients.
AME’s reputation of “getting it done” for our valued clients is evidenced in our consistent track record of exceptional performance ratings.
Noah J. Elwood, PE, D.PE, D.OE
As an industry expert, Noah serves in leadership roles on national engineering committees that write standards for professional practitioners.
Kirk F. Riden, PE, D.PE, D.OE
Kirk is an award-winning industry expert in the field of waterfront and offshore engineering with over two decades of experience
Matthew L. Teeden, PE, SE, D.PE
Matthew's entire career has been focused exclusively on the inspection, design, and repair of waterfront structures.
Danielle M. Somma, PE
An exceptional career Marine Engineer, Danielle brings 15+ years inspecting, designing, and assessing hundreds of government and commercial waterfront facilities globally.
Kyle M. Vandemoer, PE, SE
With 10+ years in waterfront structural engineering, Kyle is setting the standard for designing sustainable, resilient, waterfront infrastructures that stand up to sea-level rise and harsh marine environments.
John W. Gaythwaite, PE, D.PE, D.CE
With an impressive 50+ years of experience, John has been involved in the design of over $100 million in waterfront infrastructure improvements for the federal government as both project manager and peer reviewer.
Eric T. Levesque, PE, SE
Eric Levesque is a professional structural engineer dedicated to innovation, mentorship, and a passion for waterfront engineering with a diverse range of projects on structures ranging from dry docks to floating docks.
Robert M. Snover, PE, D.PE, D.OE
Bob Snover's 30+ year career in civil/structural engineering has focused on underwater and above water inspection and associated design of maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, modernization, and replacement of waterfront/marine structures throughout the world.
Lawrence Wagner, PE
Throughout his 30+ years as a civil and structural engineer, Lawrence has focused on the evaluation and design of repairs for waterfront facilities for local and federal government agencies.