ABOUT US
Built for the Field. Aligned with Your Goals.
Trident Group LLC delivers highly qualified field representatives who think like owners and act like teammates. With decades of experience in quality assurance, safety consulting, and field engineering, we help clients meet demanding project needs without missing a beat.
Our Philosophy
We believe in alignment — with your standards, your goals, and your way of working. Whether you need on-site inspection, project support, or safety leadership, or to figure how technology can make your projects more efficient, we tailor our approach to fit your team and your workflow.
Leadership You Can Trust
Chris McGowen, P.E.
Founding Partner &
Technical Advisor
Chris has served as a Partner at Trident since co-founding the firm in 2012, bringing over 30 years of experience in field engineering and project integration. Before Trident, he served as Senior Manager of Integrated Projects at The Bayou Companies for seven years, where he led multidisciplinary site efforts, ensuring strong technical performance and seamless client collaboration. As a licensed Professional Engineer, Chris drives engineering excellence across QA/QC, field coordination, and constructability review—bridging the gap between engineering designs and field realities.
Dave Hammon, CSP
Safety Program Director
& Field Safety Lead
Dave is a Certified Safety Professional and field safety leader with extensive experience managing safety programs on challenging infrastructure and marine projects. He shapes behavior-based safety cultures and oversees execution-level compliance, ensuring that safety is proactive rather than reactive. Whether on remote vessel repairs or onshore mass maintenance projects, Dave works directly with crews to spot hazards early, implement safeguards, and embed safety into daily routines. His clear communication style and real-world credibility make him an effective mentor and safety coach for Trident’s clients and personnel.
Bryan Blum
Managing Partner
Bryan brings a cross-disciplinary background in business leadership, operations, and technical field services. He plays a hands-on role in aligning Trident’s strategy with client objectives, ensuring that every project benefits from proactive communication, accountability, and real-time responsiveness. Bryan’s strength lies in translating client needs into effective field execution and building a culture where both quality and relationships are prioritized.