St. Louis Ship Names Cumming And Storck

St. Louis Ship Division of Pott Industries Inc. recently appointed William R. Cumming as sales manager, Gulf Division, and promoted Donald G. Storck to sales manager, Inland Division, according to an announcement by Anthony G. Tobin, executive vice president-marketing.

Mr. Cumming will headquarter in New Orleans, La., and will be responsible for the marketing and sales of towboats, tugs, barges, supply vessels and FAST marine sewage systems in the Southern and Gulf areas. Mr. Cumming has over 10 years' marine experience and was formerly with Dravo Corp., located in Pittsburgh, Pa., and New Orleans. He is a graduate of Louisiana State University and has a B.S. degree in engineering.

Mr. Storck joined St. Louis Ship as sales engineer, FAST Division, in 1975. In his new position, he will be responsible for the marketing and sales of all marine products manufactured by St. Louis Ship for the Inland Division and will remain headquartered in St. Louis. Mr. Storck is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and has a B.S. degree in naval science and marine engineering.

Pott Industries are currently operating four shipyards. Three of the yards are inland shipyards located in St. Louis and Caruthersville, Mo., and Paducah, Ky. These yards are principally engaged in the construction and repair of towboats and all type barges used in inland water transportation.

Portable dredges and marine sewage systems are also designed and manufactured in St. Louis. The fourth yard, located in Houma, La., specializes in design and construction of ocean tugboats and supply boats used in servicing the offshore petroleum and gas industries.

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