Our leadership team brings more than three decades of specialized experience in marine support for bridge inspection, construction, and rehabilitation projects across 11+ states. Collectively, they have supported hundreds of complex bridge jobs for federal, state, and local agencies, as well as major engineering and construction firms. Their deep field expertise, rapid-response mindset, and focus on safety, compliance, and logistics ensure reliable, turnkey marine access solutions for projects of every size.
John (Jack) Casey
Vice President of Sales & Operations
Jack joined Northeast Work & Safety Boats in 2004. He works with our customers understanding their needs and getting the equipment and personnel to the job sites. He has earned a reputation as a skilled boat operator and is an Operating Engineer with Local 478. Prior to Northeast Work & Safety Boats, he operated tug, push, safety and inspection boats and developed a good understanding of the business. Jack also owned a canoe and kayak rental business for 38 years before he sold the seasonal business in 2013. Jack is a selectman in his town and has recently been appointed to serve on the Connecticut Deep Water Port Authority. Jack lives with his wife Linda and enjoys visiting his three daughters. He likes to boat, bike and play tennis.
Joe Casey
Captain
Joe is a U.S. Coast Guard–licensed captain with over 35 years of experience in the maritime and construction industries. He oversees operations and quality control for Northeast Safety & Workboats, including scheduling, preparing vessels for service, and ensuring operators remain compliant across all regions. Joe specializes in maritime logistics and training, with a background as an OSHA outreach instructor for both construction and maritime work. He is particularly experienced in supporting construction-focused towboat operations in tight, complex work areas.
Jon Talbot
Captain
Jon leads the snooper division at Northeast Safety & Workboats, providing specialty marine access and support for bridge inspection, construction, and rehabilitation projects. He coordinates and delivers integrated services that often combine snooper trucks, safety boats, crew boats, barges, manlifts, and maintenance of traffic solutions. Jon regularly works with engineering firms and equipment coordinators to design practical access plans, especially when customers are unsure what equipment they need. His experience spans daily, around-the-clock operations on large infrastructure projects such as Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion and other complex bridge sites.
Andy King
Captain
Andrew King, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, where he developed an early fascination with the systems that keep society running. Growing up, he spent countless hours running boats on the Chesapeake Bay, honing his skills in navigation and mechanics that would later fuel his broader interests. His true passion lies in infrastructure, from bridges and roads to waterways and urban planning, which he pursues with unwavering enthusiasm. Today, Andrew channels this love into projects that improve connectivity and efficiency in communities spanning the east coast.
Adrienne Topa
Operations Manager, Northeast Division
Adrienne has been with Northeast since 2019. She oversees the daily operations of our New England division office, including scheduling, operations, competitive bidding and the administrative support of the Management & Accounting Teams. Outside of work, Adrienne enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, family, and dogs. She enjoys watching basketball and other sporting events, traveling, and cooking.
Thanh H. Nguyen
Accounting & Payroll Manager
Thanh has been with Northeast Work & Safety Boats since 2011. Her job has been handling the entire the accounting department as well as payroll and five-states union . She is a true team player, always manages to foster positive discussion and bring the best out of other employees, vendors and customers. She likes to spend time with her husband and two children.
