NE Section

NEW ENGLAND SECTION

The MTS New England Section hosts events, workshops, and enables STEM initiatives across the community. 

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Leadership

All terms end June 30, 2026.


Dan Shropshire - Chair

Dan Shropshire

Dan Shropshire is Vice President of Business Development and Project Execution for Teledyne Marine Vehicles in North Falmouth Massachusetts. In this role, he leads the development of, and strategy for, Teledyne’s subsea vehicle products including UUVs, ASVs, and acoustic systems. Dan has an extensive background in autonomous systems through his previous work at Hughes Space & Communication, TRW, and Northrop Grumman working on Geo Communications Satellites and NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Dan has been a member of MTS for over 10 years and has served as Vice Chair of the new England region for the past 2 years. He also serves on the Technical Committee for the Regional Wildlife and Science Collaborative for Offshore Wind and is a regular volunteer at the New England regional MATE competition. He holds a Bachelors's and Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

 

David Pearson, CMarTech  - Vice Chair

David Pearson

David is a Chartered Marine Technologist with MTS. As a shaper of marine robotics from the seafloor to the beach, David collaborates with diverse technical teams to develop practical solutions with cutting-edge technology. He is currently at Greensea Systems Inc and leads technology initiatives for programs tasked with advancing AI and perception systems within Greensea's Opensea GNC Team. Before Greensea, he was the Principal Engineer at Terradepth, developing technology and innovations for the Terradepth AxV and subsea survey data collecting technologies. David started his career as an Ocean Engineer at ASV, working as a technical/project lead to develop and field autonomous surface vehicles for Energy, Government, and Academia customers. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University. 

 Hope Hopkins - Secretary / Treasurer  

Hope Hopkins

Hope Hopkins is a leading advocate for growing entrepreneurial and innovative communities globally. She is currently the Development & Outreach Lead for L156 – Advanced Maritime and Acoustic Technologies at MITRE. Prior to joining MITRE, Hope led the Acceleration Programs for all US-based MassChallenge programs including the Early-Stage Program and Industry specific programs including BlueTech. She was also a VP at the RI Commerce Corporation, a quasi-public agency where she worked under the Raimondo administration to advance companies in their growth, expansion, and relocation to the state. Hope has a consumer insights background having spent her early days as a Strategic Planner in Manhattan at BBDO assisting companies develop and refine product lines, rejuvenate brands via a redefined messaging platform and execution. Following her time in advertising Hope furthered her human-centered design competency working as a Research and Product Strategist for a Medical Device Development Firm.