As partner and CEO of Ocean5 Inc., Robert Kaidy approaches naval architecture using a science first methodology that integrates his understanding of fluid dynamics with his vast design experience. He provides a lead role in hull form analysis, stability design and analysis, structures, CE certification, fabrication drawings, as well as both new and retrofit designs. He specializes in providing complete & thorough analysis of vessels & has designed commercial, military, race, production, and high end megayachts. He received his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, at the University of Maryland College Park. Rob Started out as an Apprentice Engineer at the US Army Ballistic Research Laboratory (Computational Fluid Dynamics Branch) Aberdeen, MD. During his career as a naval architect, he has worked for Advanced Marine Enterprises, Fountain Power Boats, US Marine, OMC Boat Group, Palmer Johnson Yachts, and Pursuit Boats before opening his own Private Consultancy firm, RSKNA which was later expanded to become Ocean5. Rob is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Rob has been featured as a technical speaker both domestically & internationally since 2001 and has participated in the Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC), Little Creek Amphibious Base, VA. International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), Qatar.

As partner and President of Ocean5 Inc., John Canada engages naval architecture from a hands-on perspective with an emphasis on design and manufacturability. He directs a lead role in hull design, exterior styling, weight studies, hydrostatics, 3D surface modeling, drafting, and jigs and fixtures. He received his B.S. in Ocean Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology and has specialized in power planning craft. His previous work has included cruisers, fish boats, custom sportfish, and yachts. His prior extensive background in the marine industry includes both production and custom boat builders, and has included Sea Ray, US Marine, OMC Boat Group, Applied Concepts, Pursuit, and Whiticar. John has an affinity for mahogany cold-molded boats and has had the opportunity to design some of the world’s largest and smallest custom sportfish. He has developed resistance and performance prediction model testing and has visited facilities from the Davidson laboratory at Stevens Institute to MARIN in the Netherlands. John is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, American Boat and Yacht Council, the Royal institute of Naval Architects, a SNAME Student Mentor, and has been featured as a technical speaker at the International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conferencne.

As a Design Engineer with Ocean5 Inc., Christopher Gratz believes that the evolution of good design is built upon a solid engineering foundation. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Miami. Stemming from a desire to incorporate his personal interests with his professional endeavors, he pursued a career in the marine industry. His experience includes detail design, systems design, 3D modeling, hydrostatics, compliance and weight studies. Chris formerly worked for Pursuit Boats, where he played a key role in the design and development of center console and express style outboard boats. Chris is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers along with various other engineering and community organizations.

As a Naval Architect at Ocean5 Inc., Justin Cubberley received his B.E. in Naval Architecture from State University of New York Maritime College. Before completing college, Justin worked as an intern under John Canada's direction at Whiticar Custom Boats in 2007. In the summers of 2008 and 2009, Justin worked as an intern at Ocean5 Naval Architects. By growing up on the water and working in the industry, Justin has been able to gain hands on experience with many different size boats. His background includes; bow-riders, cuddy-cabins, aft-cabins, express-boats, and sport fishers. In college, Justin was involved in working with a team of students on the diesel power plants of a 204-foot former Navy T/AGOS vessel. Justin is an active member of SNAME and is the former Chairman of the student section at SUNY Maritime College.

AJ joined the staff at Ocean5 Naval Architects in his junior year at Jensen Beach High School. Currently in his senior year, AJ, through his own initiative and under the tutelage of Ocean5, is well on his way to mastering CAD. He assists the staff in in any way he can; from drafting to modeling components of large projects, to researching competitors and marine papers. AJ, an AP student, is enrolled in the Engineering Academy at JBHS demonstrating his competence in electrical engineering through his FIRST Robotics team where he achieved the Electrical Lead position. His FIRST Robotics team, S.P.A.M., consistently places in the international championship and placed second in the 2006 competition. AJ is currently applying to marine architecture programs and to many top-tier colleges.

Elizabeth Skiles, has years of experience in teaching, management, marketing and development, administrator of a law office, and owner/appraiser of her own company. Elizabeth has been employed since the outset of Ocean5 Inc. and as an office manager she overseas the general running of the office as well as interacting with our customers as receptionist and account manager. She enjoys being a part of Ocean5 and, in her off times, a Grandmother of twelve.