Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Lawrence R. Dickerson as Board Chair effective February 1, 2018. Mr. Dickerson is assuming the role from Robert B. Uhler who requested to step down as Board Chair in order to accommodate his other professional and personal time commitments. Mr. Uhler continues to serve as an independent director. Mr. Dickerson has served on the Board since January 2017, including on the Compensation and Audit Committees, and has been a valuable contributor to the Great Lakes Board having over 30 years of operational and commercial experience in the oil and gas industry. Working with the current Board and management team, Mr. Dickerson will continue to oversee the updated strategy and direction of the company.