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Introduction
CDE’s team of engineers and marine scientists are uniquely qualified with advanced engineering degrees and specialty board certifications. Our engineers are invited to speak internationally at professional conferences such as the International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure, International Green Building Conference in Singapore, Coastal Structures Conference in Italy, the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association annual conferences and Green Highways conferences. We combine expertise in engineering and management with personal service and a hands-on approach. Since our founding in 2000, we have provided exceptional service to our clients throughout the Caribbean and the Americas.
Several of our Principal and Senior Engineers have been awarded the prestigious designation of Diplomate in Coastal Engineering (D.CE.) by the Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port and Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE). ACOPNE provides this designation to recognize individuals who have excelled in coastal engineering with verified experience and contributions to the industry.
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Our Team
Karyn M. Erickson, P.E., D.CE.
Is President of Coastal Design & Engineering, Ltd (CDE) which is based in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Ms. Erickson has 35 years of experience in applied coastal and estuarine engineering, from the planning and field investigation phases through permitting, final engineering, and construction. CDE has completed many coastal engineering projects in the Turks & Caicos Islands and the U.S., working through all phases of these projects.
Ms. Erickson is a recipient of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) “2005 John G. Moffat-Frank E. Nichol Harbor and Coastal Engineering Award”. Ms. Erickson currently serves as Chairman of ASCE’s Committee on Sustainability Certification program. She is a Board Member of the Association of Coastal Engineers and Executive Board Member of the Civil Engineering Certification, Inc. which certifies civil engineering certification programs within the U.S. She has served on Boards at the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Coastal Engineering Research Needs and the State of Florida, Coastal Engineering Technical Advisory Committee.
Ms. Erickson has authored and published numerous conference journals, prepared and extensive list of technical articles, reports and contributed topic chapters in coastal engineering reference publications. To request additional information about CDE’s qualifications, or to discuss your project, please contact Karyn here or at (649) 941-7309.
Christin L. Perkinson, PhD, PE, DCE
Is Vice President of CDE with more than 17 years of experience in applied coastal and navigation engineering with a focus on design, engineering and construction of dredging/sediment management, coastal structures, flood studies and waterfront projects. Christin specializes in project management of interdisciplinary teams for these projects. Christin has a M.S. in Coastal and Ocean Engineering and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a specialty in Construction Management. She brings a unique perspective to each coastal project through her expertise in the design of coastal and marine projects, construction management and expertise in field construction oversight.
Leaf S. Erickson, PhD
Is a Senior Coastal Engineer with CDE with 17 years’ experience in coastal/marine engineering with a focus on environmental impact assessments, field investigations, hydraulic studies and models, engineering and construction of coastal/marine infrastructure projects. Dr. Erickson has a PhD in coastal engineering with an emphasis on numerical modeling. He is highly capable in an array of numerical modeling techniques and is well-versed in the latest coastal/marine engineering design manuals. Dr. Erickson also has extensive experience in field investigation studies (geotechnical, weather gauge installation, and surveying) and environmental assessments.