EXTENSIVE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE • COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE • DEEP INDUSTRY & GOVERNMENT NETWORKS
My journey has equipped me with a unique perspective and understanding of the ever-evolving maritime landscape.
Decades of technical experience in vessel design, compliance inspections, SMS evaluation, port state control, casualty investigations, navigation safety, maritime security, and crisis response
U.S. Coast Guard Veteran with 32 years of service in uniform
Developed & implemented national regulations and policy
Head of the U.S. delegation to IMO, wrestling with major challenges impacting the global maritime community, and driving improvements to SOLAS & MARPOL
Reviewed & approved many novel approaches to regulatory compliance, including LNG as fuel
Testified before Congressional committees and informed national legislation & priorities
U.S. Coast Guard’s Senior Executive for all international & national policy, regulations, and programs to promote marine safety, maritime security, and environmental stewardship
Responsible for 4,500 U.S. Coast Guard personnel and all operations in 26 U.S. states, including ports of Houston, New Orleans, Corpus Christi, and Port Arthur, the Gulf of Mexico, Outer Continental Shelf, and the Mississippi and western rivers.
Success in multiple leadership positions of continuously increasing levels of responsibility, authority, and complexity
PARTNER & ADVISOR TO MARITIME INDUSTRY LEADERS & STAKEHOLDERS
Though I no longer wear the same blue uniform, I’m still passionate about the maritime industry and the incredible benefit our seafarers, ships, ports and waterways provide to the world.
I use my leadership experience, technical expertise, and networks to help maritime industry leaders tackle critical challenges, solve difficult problems, and facilitate their success.