William Wirtz

William C. Wirtz is the CEO and Owner of Shellback Construction, LLC, bringing more than 26 years of U.S. Navy service and extensive experience in construction management, project management, strategic planning, emergency management, safety, and quality assurance.

Since founding Shellback Construction in 2021, William has overseen the company’s operations, including its quality assurance, quality control, and safety programs. His construction and engineering background includes serving as Manager of REM Surface Engineering, where he led a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists and managed research, construction, laboratory design, and specialized technical projects. He previously served as Vice President of Operations for CATO Construction, managing industrial construction projects, personnel, QA/QC, and safety programs.

Before entering the private sector, William served more than 26 years on active duty in the United States Navy, holding senior leadership positions in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), deep-sea diving, operations, training, and strategic planning. As Commanding Officer of Mobile Diving Unit TWO, he directed complex personnel, logistics, budgeting, scheduling, and operational requirements while leading expeditionary capabilities supporting missions in the United States and overseas.

His Navy career also included assignments with U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Sixth Fleet, the Navy Experimental Diving Unit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Two, and the Navy Diving Training Center. Throughout these assignments, William led large military and civilian teams, managed multimillion-dollar programs, coordinated major operations and exercises, and worked with senior U.S. and international officials.

William holds a Bachelor of Science in Bio-Environmental Science from Texas A&M University and completed Joint Professional Military Education through the U.S. Naval War College. He has also completed OSHA 30 training and is a Certified Emergency Medical Technician.

Today, William applies decades of military, construction, and operational leadership to Shellback Construction, with a focus on safety, quality, accountability, and disciplined project execution.