MARSKEEL - Key Persons


Dave Fornaro

Job Titles:
  • Principal Engineer
Dave Fornaro provides advanced engineering services to the marine industry. With over two decades of experience, Dave has worked on design teams for three America's Cups, three Volvo Ocean Races and two Vendee Globe Races, among other yachting programs.

Dave Nuell

Job Titles:
  • Casting Production Foreman
Over a decade of hands-on lead casting experience with extensive overall production knowledge specializing in technical mold set up, melt processes and custom casting procedures.

James Izzard

Job Titles:
  • Plant and Production Manager
Combined experience of production management and specialized metal casting technology spanning over 20 years. Production Analysis Specialist and personnel co-ordination.

Ken Fowler

Job Titles:
  • Custom Pattern Construction and Design

Kevin Milne - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • President
With over 30 years of Metallurgical Casting experience, extensive knowledge of Keel Design and marine industry experience.

Steve Burke

Job Titles:
  • Principal Naval Architect
Steve Burke provides the very best in marine and composite engineering services. Clients across a range of industries rely on Steve for his expertise in structural and composite​ engineering, manufacturing and project management for new construction, modifications and repairs.

William Souter

Job Titles:
  • Chief Technologist