Why Us
No doubt, Gray Dawn is unique. There’s nobody like us. We offer an unmatched level of maritime expertise across multiple areas, from ocean-policy work to natural-resource conflicts, to hands-on waterfront management. We also bring with us a broad network of people and perspectives that inform our work, help shape our approach to difficult challenges, and sharpen our strategies for achieving consensus and reaching goals. So, give Gray Dawn a shot. You won’t regret it.
Our Story
Why Gray Dawn?
We formed Gray Dawn Consulting to fill a void – the space unpopulated by maritime experts with the time-tested knowledge and experience necessary to address challenges facing harbor managers, ocean enthusiasts, fishermen, offshore developers, coastal communities, and decision-makers responsible for advancing sound public policy.
With over 50 combined years of experience as harbormasters and maritime consultants, Mick Kronman and Eric Endersby fill that empty space. They’ve spent most of their professional lives working through knotty maritime issues, employing fair and inclusive methods for pursuing equity and consensus, with dozens of successful outcomes to their credit.
From harbor to horizon, Gray Dawn has what you need to address the myriad challenges that characterize maritime affairs. Click the “Services” tab to see what we offer, then contact us for a free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!
“The storms are raging on the rolling sea
And on the highway of regret
The winds of change are blowing wild and free
You ain’t seen nothing like me yet”
– Bob Dylan, Make You Feel My Love
rest easily with gray dawn
It’s 3:00 a.m. and you’re wide awake, staring at the ceiling. Tomorrow, you’ll face an angry group of boaters who don’t like their slip-fee increase, or maybe several community groups with different and opposing ideas about mitigating impacts from offshore wind-turbine development. Or equally challenging, fuming fishermen demanding compensation for cruise-ship tenders running over their traps.
Are you prepared? Have sound answers? A solid plan? Navigating harbor and coastal management is, indeed, a job for the ablest navigator. And that’s what we do at Gray Dawn Consulting, LLC. With over 50 combined years as harbormasters and maritime consultants, longtime colleagues Mick Kronman and Eric Endersby have what it takes to steer you to safe harbor. From waterfront budgets to public property leases, clean-marina strategies to event coordination and public safety, they’ve been on the front lines of management, innovation, problem solving, and policy development in and around harbors, marinas, and coastal oceans long enough to have helped craft adaptive strategies to address nearly every kind of maritime challenge.
Gray Dawn can help you navigate the reefs and shoals of waterfront and coastal management. Contact us today for a free consultation.
I’ve known Mick Kronman as a friend and colleague for 25 years. We have collaborated on many maritime initiatives and served jointly on several marine-related boards and commissions. He is always well-informed, dependable, and consummately professional. Mick’s background in California marine affairs is as broad and knowledgeable as any client could need or expect. Importantly, Mick is also an excellent (award-winning) writer, and skillful public presenter – indispensable skills not always common in American professional life.
– Brad Gross, Executive Director, Richardson Bay Regional Agency
I’ve known Mick Kronman as a friend and colleague for 25 years. We have collaborated on many maritime initiatives and served jointly on several marine-related boards and commissions. He is always well-informed, dependable, and consummately professional. Mick’s background in California marine affairs is as broad and knowledgeable as any client could need or expect. Importantly, Mick is also an excellent (award-winning) writer, and skillful public presenter – indispensable skills not always common in American professional life.
– Brad Gross, Executive Director, Richardson Bay Regional Agency
Experts
Meet Mick and Eric
As partners, Mick and Eric bring an unparalleled wealth of maritime expertise to Gray Dawn Consulting. From harbor to horizon, they have you covered.
Mick Kronman
Eric Endersby
CONTACT
Feel free to reach out for unparalleled maritime expertise – whether it's harbor management, policy guidance, or event coordination, we're here to assist you. Get in touch with Mick Kronman and Eric Endersby to navigate your maritime needs.