Fairlead Appoints Jeremy Jeffreys as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Sept. 17, 2025 — Fairlead, a leader in systems engineering, modular shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing and integrated defense infrastructure, today announced the promotion of Jeremy Jeffreys to senior vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Jeffreys brings more than 30 years of experience in the maritime sector to his new role. Since 2020, he has served as vice president of Fairlead Structures, where he has overseen the company’s expansion into modular shipbuilding operations in support of the CVN-78 Ford-class aircraft carrier and Columbia-class submarine programs.

Under Jeffreys’s leadership, Fairlead has delivered more than 4,000 tons of aircraft carrier units and submarine modules, a contribution that has been instrumental in driving a fourfold increase in company revenue over the past six years.

“Jeremy’s proven leadership and extensive industry expertise make him perfectly qualified to guide Fairlead’s operations through its next phase of growth,” said Fred Pasquine, president and CEO of Fairlead. “His ability to scale operations while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and customer success has positioned Fairlead as a trusted partner to the U.S. Navy and the defense industry. We’ve achieved much success at Fairlead though Jeremy’s leadership, creativity, innovation, passion and thoughtfulness of others.”

As COO, Jeffreys will oversee Fairlead’s operations across all business units, focusing on operational excellence, workforce development, customer success and advancing the company’s role in delivering critical defense infrastructure.

Fairlead remains committed to its core values of humbleness, ownership, learning, dedication, fairness, accountability, strength and teamwork — HOLD FAST! The company will continue to play a vital role in expanding the capacity of global defense maritime needs.