Austal’s Johnson Named Mace Architect Of The Year

Spencer Johnson of Austal USA in Mobile was recognized by the Mobile Area Council of Engineers (MACE) as its Marine Engineer/Naval Architect of the Year. MACE recognizes engineers in the community for their achievements and leadership. With a BS in naval architecture and marine engineering from the Webb Institute, Johnson has more than 30 years of experience as a naval architect, which Austal said contributed significantly to the company’s success since he joined in 2007. It added that Johnson’s extensive leadership and engineering experience has helped it develop and grow a department of structural engineers, naval architects and designers charged with building some of the nation’s most complex ships. He has led the detail design and construction efforts of two major U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs and is advancing concept designs for next-generation programs such as the light amphibious warship, next-generation logistics ship and large unmanned surface vessel.