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Who We Are

About
AGDM

Built on the Water, Driven by Results

Atlantic & Gulf Dredging & Marine, LLC is a specialized dredging and marine construction company headquartered in Indiantown, Florida. Founded in 2014, AGDM was built on a simple premise: deliver dredging projects on time, on budget, and with zero environmental incidents — every single time.

Today we operate across Florida's Atlantic and Gulf coasts, executing hydraulic and mechanical dredging projects for federal, state, and municipal clients. From the Intracoastal Waterway to barrier island beach nourishment, our work keeps Florida's waterways navigable and its coastlines protected.

Rooted in Tradition

AGDM is a Native American-owned enterprise. Principal Joey Walsh is an enrolled member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, bringing a deep respect for environmental stewardship and natural resource management that is woven into every project we undertake.

This heritage informs our approach to dredging — balancing the critical infrastructure needs of navigation and coastal protection with meticulous environmental monitoring and habitat preservation. It's not just how we do business. It's who we are.

Jupiter Inlet operations
Beach nourishment
Commodore overhead
Disposal operations

What Sets Us Apart

100%

Completion Rate

Every project delivered on schedule and within budget. No exceptions. No excuses. Our track record speaks for itself across federal and municipal contracts.

220+

Combined Years

Our leadership and senior crew bring over two centuries of hands-on dredging experience — from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, across USACE, state, and municipal contracts.

0

Environmental Incidents

Zero turbidity violations. Zero seagrass impacts. Zero regulatory actions. Environmental compliance isn't a checkbox — it's the foundation of how we operate.

Leadership

Joey Walsh

Principal

Over 25 years of continuous experience in heavy civil marine construction, quality control, and hydrographic surveying. Specialist in bidding and executing multi-million-dollar federal and municipal dredging contracts. Expert in hydraulic and mechanical dredging methodologies, AutoCAD survey plotting, dredge computer positioning, and environmental regulatory compliance across USACE, FDEP, and county protocols.

James Towner

Principal

Over 25 years of experience in dredging operations, equipment management, and marine logistics. Oversees fleet maintenance, mobilization planning, and field operations for AGDM's cutter suction dredge and support vessel fleet across multiple simultaneous project sites throughout Florida.

John Yaksh

Operations

Over 20 years of experience in marine construction and dredging operations. Brings deep expertise in field execution, equipment operation, and project coordination across federal and municipal dredging contracts throughout Florida.

The Team Behind the Machine

Experience
Isn't Hired.
It's Built.

AGDM isn't carried by one or two people. Our senior field crew includes five operators and deckhands who each bring 30+ years of individual dredging experience — men who have run cutterheads, swung ladders, and laid pipe across every waterway condition Florida can throw at you.

Combined with our leadership team, that's over 220 years of dredging knowledge on every job site. When AGDM mobilizes, you're not getting a crew that's learning on the job — you're getting a team that's done it a thousand times before.

3
Principals & Ops Leads
70 Combined Years
5
Senior Crew Members
150+ Combined Years
220+
Total Years of Dredging Experience on Every Jobsite
Aidyn Walsh

Aidyn Walsh

Aidyn grew up on the water and on the job. His spirit is part of everything we do at AGDM — and he is deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

Certifications & Designations

USACE Small Business Dredging MATOC

Current awardee on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Multiple Award Task Order Contract for small business dredging

Native American-Owned

Enrolled member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians — federally recognized tribe

Small Business Enterprise

Qualified small business for federal and state procurement programs

Environmental Certifications

Certified for USACE, FDEP, and county environmental reporting protocols including water quality and CQC

Florida Certified General Contractor

CGC-licensed contractor in the State of Florida for marine and heavy civil construction

Registered Vendor

Registered vendor with multiple Florida counties including Palm Beach, Martin, Charlotte, and Sarasota