Leadership
Frank J. Orsino
Safety and Environmental Director
Mr. Frank Orsino has a B.S. in Industrial and Occupational Safety and a B.S. in Vocational and Industrial Education, with a Minor in Chemistry, from Norfolk State University. Frank completed a 26 year naval career in 1990, and joined Sentara Health Systems as Safety Director, Industrial Hygienist and Chemical Hygienist. He joined Earl Advanced Preservation Solutions (United Coatings) in 1998 as the Safety and Environmental Director. His formal responsibilities include oversight and enforcement of the Safety and Environmental Programs of Earl Industries while ensuring our compliance in the areas of environmental controls, inspections and training in accordance with the latest OSHA Guidelines and Directives.
Albert (Jim) Hodges
CVN Program Manager
Mr. Jim Hodges has over thirty years experience in the performance of shipboard preservation for new construction and ship repair. Jim is responsible for all aspects of preservation contract performance for Earl Advanced Preservation Solutions Division’s, CVN MSMO Programs, including the logistic assignments of personnel, equipment and resources, as well as planning and scheduling of associated work. He has been a member of the Earl Advanced Preservation Solutions (United Coatings) coating team since its formation in 1993, and maintains a NACE Level 1 Certification.
Jean O. Blanchard
Business Development Manager
Mr. Jean Blanchard brings a strong business development background, which includes strategic planning, identifying and qualifying new clients and developing winning proposals. With superior communication skills and experience in creating and presenting high-level presentations, Jean’s marketing skills are grounded in continuous training, and well suited for developing effective business strategies. As an accomplished technical writer, he is frequently called upon to convey Earl Industries’ Advanced Preservation Solutions Division’s experience and expertise in a manner that reflects the company’s highly regarded “quality in business” standards.
Kerri M. Linkenhoker
Office Manager
Mrs. Kerri Linkenhoker, while operating under the umbrella of office/personnel management for over twenty years, provides the complex multifaceted skills needed by Earl Advanced Preservation Solutions to maintain a smooth running division. As the point of contact for the daily ebb and flow of eighty to one hundred permanent Earl APS (UCC) employees and a constantly changing demand for temporary support personnel, Kerri manages to ensure that all of the support needed by this division is provided in an impeccable and unprecedented manner.
