Rick Shilling entered the commercial diving industry in 2006 by connection of his independent business management company, PropEL Marine to the member companies that now form Subsea Global Solutions. With over 30 years of experience, Rick possesses practical knowledge of the marine services and industrial power industries. Prior to the formation of PropEL Marine, Rick held senior-level positions with NRG Energy and Wartsila North America.

Rick has been an integral part of the integration and merger strategy which launched Subsea Global Solutions into the global underwater service contractor it is today, serving as COO for ten years. Having originally studied Marine Engineering Systems at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Rick is now focused on the implementation, enhancement, and growth of the Subsea Global Solutions specialist technical services, including the in-house developed industry leading environmentally friendly biofouling solutions.

Rick is an honorably discharged veteran of the US Naval Reserve and remains active within his community serving as a part time Deputy Sheriff for Westchester County, as well as being the Chairman and a Certified K-9 handler with the New York State Federation of Search and Rescue Teams providing Search and Rescue support to government agencies within his home state of New York.