From Board of Directors
Quest Floating Wind Energy, LLC
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our long-time friend and business partner John Chadderdon. John had been ill for some time and over the last year saw himself confronted with increasingly serious health issues which he fought hard to overcome, and with tremendous family support over the past 3 years, he ultimately lost his courageous fight. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, and we wish them strength and prayers as they navigate this profound loss.
John was a visionary leader and an integral part of the offshore energy industry. John co-founded Quest Offshore Resources some 25 years ago with life-long friend Paul Hillegeist. Over time they became market leaders in offshore deepwater development market intelligence, which they sold to Verisk Analytics (Wood Mackenzie) in 2016. John’s entrepreneurial spirit also played a key role in founding and leading several other ventures including OPL USA, OTC Brasil, Q-Energy Partners, GulfQuest, Calash Americas and others.
In 2017, John co-founded Quest Floating Wind Energy, LLC with partners Paul, Erik Rijkers and William Cooper, serving the company as Director. The company is a leading market intelligence voice in the floating wind energy sector, driving innovation and knowledge sharing through technical conferences such as Floating Wind Solutions and South America Offshore Wind.
John had a love for travel and went on too many international trips to count with family, friends and colleagues. John also had many interests throughout his life, including current events, history, politics, sports (especially when his two sons were participating), comedy, trivia, music, karaoke, prospective business opportunities and cars. He loved entertaining friends and spending time with his family the most. John will be remembered not only for his business acumen, but also for his genuine commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with colleagues and partners alike.
John is survived by his loving wife, Shari Chadderdon; his son, Andrew Chadderdon; his son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Caroline Chadderdon; and his soon-to-be first grandchild, Jack Chadderdon, Jr. (“JJ”), who is due in February 2025. In addition, he left many loving friends and relatives from his large extended family, including his father-in-law and mother-in-law Dr. Mark Davis and Della Davis and members of the Parsons and Posey families. Shari and her children are especially grateful for all their love and support during John’s final days.
The family will be celebrating John with a Reception starting at 4 p.m. before a Memorial Service at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 at The Settegast-Kopf Company @ Sugar Creek, 15015 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, Texas 77478.
