Meet Our Team
Grayson Edsinger
Operations ManagerTy Collard
Continuous Improvement ManagerSophia Hooks
Director, East CoastZane Brooks
Vice President
Zane Brooks joined CTS in January of 2017. Serving in several roles during the initial development of the company, he now serves as Vice President of Operations. Brooks spent the early part of his career in the Industrial sector and then went on to serve his country in United States Marine Corps. Since that time, he has spent the last 18 years in the staffing industry. Brooks has developed and successfully managed companies leading in management, operations, sales and contracts, startups, leadership, and executive management. Zane earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management and his Associates of Art in Business Administration from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.
Grayson Edsinger
Operations Manager
Mr. Edsinger joined International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC. in March of 2019. During his time, he gained valuable experience and knowledge into the maritime industry. In October of 2020, Mr. Edsinger joined the Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC. team as a Project Coordinator. After experience in both coordination and management of specialty hybrid model projects, Mr. Edsinger was promoted to Operations Manager for CTS.
Ty Collard
Continuous Improvement Manager
Mr. Collard joined International Marine & Industrial Applicators, LLC in February of 2019. During this time, he gained valuable insight into IMIA’s preservation and marine service capabilities, along with structural repair. In January of 2020, Mr. Collard joined Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC. Prior to joining IMIA & CTS, Mr. Collard has spent the last 12 years in the maritime staffing industry, and has considerable knowledge in recruiting, operations, management, and customer relations.
Sophia Hooks
Director, East Coast
Sophia Hooks joined CTS in November 2021, after 2 years in the marine industry and over 16 years of business operations, leadership, Human Resources, administrative management, and supportive roles in the health and dental industry. She received her BA in Business Administration from the State University of New York, and her Master's Degree in Business and Public & Community Health from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She is a military spouse veteran that works within the community to help transitioning service members find jobs to secure their future. Her true passion is for leadership that helps to find opportunities that allow people to support their families and future ambitions.