Above, L-R: Tony Sheridan, President and CEO, Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut; Dr. Stephen Coan, President, Mystic Aquarium and past Chamber Board Chair; Mark Rayha, Vice President, Finance and CFO; Andrew Bond, Vice President, Human Resources; Mary Ellen Jukoski, President, Three Rivers Community College and current Chamber Board Chair.
The Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut holds their annual Regional Chamber Awards, known as The ECTys, to honor excellence in community engagement, innovation, customer service and business best practices. We’re proud to announce that this year, General Dynamics Electric Boat, President Kevin Graney and Wilmer Lambert were award recipients.
Electric Boat and Graney received the Board of Directors Special Award, presented to an individual or company—in this case both—that contributes significantly to our quality of life and has demonstrated exceptional growth, opportunity or influence in our region. This year, the Chamber recognized both GDEB and Graney for the profound work and opportunity Electric Boat provides to Eastern CT through employment, job training, community outreach and support, as well as the vital and impeccable work we do to defend our great nation.
Wilmer Lambert, Engineering Supervisor, received the Young Professional of the Year Award, which recognizes a young adult, age 18-40, who has demonstrated dedication to career success through advancement, entrepreneurialism or implementation of new programs/practices, and a commitment to community service through volunteerism and board activity.
The 2021 ECTys Awards Ceremony took place on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Mystic Marriot Hotel & Spa, where GDEB, Kevin Graney and Wilmer Lambert were recognized. Accepting the award on behalf of GDEB was Mark Rayha, Vice President of Finance and CFO, and Andrew Bond, Vice President of Human Resources. Wilmer Lambert accepted his award in person.
To learn more about ECTys and for more information on how to nominate an employee for a Young Professional of the Year Award, please contact EB Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Engagement.
2026 Veterans Day Observances
Join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, for Electric Boat’s annual Veterans Day observances, as we gather together to honor our service members past and present. There will be ceremonies held for first-, second- and third-shift employees in Groton and Quonset Point. 2026 Veterans Day commemorative pins will be available for those in attendance. If...Continue reading→
Introducing the Native Americans & Indigenous People of Electric Boat (NAIP) Employee Resource Group
Electric Boat (EB) Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce while contributing to the success of our business. Formed to raise awareness and celebrate different cultures, communities, and experiences, these employee‑led groups foster a stronger sense of unity and belonging. ERGs cultivate an inclusive environment where employees can connect,...Continue reading→
Rayha Report Ep. 30: 40-Year Dinner Celebrates EB’s Distinguished Shipbuilders
Electric Boat recently held the annual 40-Year Shipbuilder Dinner at the Mystic Marriott, honoring the newest class of Distinguished Shipbuilders for their contributions to EB and our nation’s defense. Watch the latest Rayha Report to hear from a few of these shipbuilders as they reflect on their career in conversation with EB President Mark Rayha....Continue reading→
EB Supports 45th Annual MLK Scholarship Awards
Electric Boat was proud to serve as a scholarship sponsor for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund at its 45th Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner. More than 600 community members gathered to celebrate this year’s extraordinary cohort of 2026 MLK Scholars. These 13 outstanding students were recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, character,...Continue reading→
Building the Future: EB’s New Central Distribution Hub
In April, Electric Boat (EB) began construction on the new central distribution hub for its warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations at 45 Frontage Road in North Stonington, CT. Since then, the 480,000‑square‑foot next‑generation warehouse facility has quickly taken shape. All wall panels are now complete, and construction is ahead of schedule. The facility will celebrate...Continue reading→
Delivering the Future
Some imagine the future. We deliver it now.
State-of-the-Art Simulator Prepares District of Columbia Crew for its Mission
As construction of the District of Columbia (SSBN 826) continues apace in EB’s South Yard Assembly Building, the sailors who will soon be at the controls are spending hours in a dynamic, high-tech simulator learning the intricacies of operating the 21,000-ton, first-in-class boomer. The Columbia Ship Control Operator Trainer (CSCOT) is a replica of the...Continue reading→
Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of USS Groton Sail Monument
Fifty years after the USS Groton (SSN‑694) first launched, dozens gathered outside the Groton Public Library Oct. 9 to celebrate the groundbreaking of the USS Groton Sail Monument. The $6.6 million project—three decades in the making—will honor the men and women who design, build, operate and maintain the Navy’s submarines, as well as the families...Continue reading→
A Celebration of Heart, Community and Victory
2026 American Heart Association Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk Recap Saturday, October 3, 2026 | UConn Avery Point The 2026 American Heart Association Eastern Connecticut Heart Walk at UConn Avery Point was nothing short of extraordinary. Under bright autumn skies, 26 incredible Electric Boat teams and 151 walkers came together with passion, purpose, and unstoppable energy...Continue reading→
Quonset Point Donation Will Help Keep Mystic Aquarium’s Belugas Cool
Juno, the Mystic Aquarium’s convivial, photo-bombing Beluga whale, will continue swimming in cool comfort thanks to an unlikely chain of events that began 40 miles east in an Electric Boat industrial building at Quonset Point. That’s where EB’s Russ Tatro and Chris Logan were going over plans with a vendor, Carrier Corp., to replace Building...Continue reading→
