Chris  Duppenthaler  (Marine Industry Consultant)

Fiber Systems Inc.

2929 Vining St.

Bellingham, WA  98226-4252

tel: 360-450-6950    fax: 360-738-3078

email: duppencf@hotmail.com

Chris Duppenthaler is a marine professional specializing in composite fabrication and repair. He has introduced vacuum infusion and other advanced technologies to many production shops in the Pacific Northwest where he currently lives. Growing up around boats and the water, it was a natural progression for Chris to run a marine repair yard focusing on structural repairs and major yacht modifications. His work in FRP materials distribution has given Chris perspective on the composites industry. Chris believes there is a great need for collaboration of technical expertise and is committed to bringing industry professionals together to raise the bar for quality through education.

Education and employment history:

Manager of Padden Creek Marine Inc. (Bellingham, WA)

Technical Rep for Revchem Plastics (Bloomington, CA)

Vacuum infusion consultant for Sunbird Yachts (Zhuhai, China)

Graduate of Pacific Lutheran Univ. BA in Business Administration

Interests & Activities:

IBEX Seminar Speaker

Skagit Valley College Marine Tech Advisory Board

Bellingham International Maritime Museum

Boating, Film-making, Mt. Biking, Skiing