Phoenix International Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Travis Richardson as Hawaii Area Manager.

Richardson returns to Phoenix after his previous tenure from 2014 to 2019, where he successfully led commercial diving operations, underwater ship repair projects, and regional business activities throughout the Pacific. His return brings nearly three decades of experience in diving, salvage, underwater construction, and program management to Phoenix’s Pacific operations.

Richardson earned both a Bachelor of Business degree in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and former Navy Instructor, Commercial Diving Supervisor, and Navy Rescue Swimmer. His distinguished career also includes receiving the Department of the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal.

“Travis has an exceptional understanding of our customers, our operations, and the unique challenges of working throughout Hawaii,” said Travis Niederhauser, President of Phoenix International Holdings, Inc. “His proven leadership, technical expertise, deep end-to-end understanding of Hawaii’s market conditions, and previous success with Phoenix make him the ideal person to lead this region as we continue to grow and deliver world-class underwater services. Aloha and welcome back to the team Travis.”

As Area Manager, Richardson will oversee Phoenix’s Hawaii business unit, supporting commercial and government customers with underwater inspection, repair and maintenance, marine construction, salvage, offshore energy services, and advanced subsea technologies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.