Experienced business development leader in marine transportation industry with a track record of strategic visioning and implementation, achieving successful growth initiatives, commercial and operational excellence, and human resource optimization. Skilled in marine fuel distribution, commercial development including customer acquisition and contract negotiations, and major barge line logistics for dry and liquid cargoes. I am a team oriented contributor and thrive in a collaborative work setting. Major accomplishments include:Profit Center oversight including the P/L statement, Operations, Sales, Administrative, and budgetsGuided the strategic direction and growth objectives with significant resultsInfluential effect on customer acquisition through quality service and reliable interactionEmbraced and ingrained Ingram's "Zero Harm" safety culture with tangible positive resultsDrove innovation and technology into the marine environment for streamlined data flow and performanceCollaborative team participation and subject matter expert for several alternative and renewable fuels applications including LNG, Methanol, Biodiesel, and various additives Stewarded many new build projects and barge retrofits with shipyard oversight for a state of the art fleetAdapted the organization through regulatory changes in the areas of fuels, double hull, and Subchapter MPresented ongoing progress and strategy for the Board and Executive leadership on a regular basis.Marine Fuels ~ Sustainability ~ Alternative and Renewable Fuels ~ Boat and Barge Logistics ~ Customer Service ~ Commercial ~Sales ~ Negotiation ~ Operations ~ Executive Leadership ~ Advocacy ~ Strategist ~ Results Oriented ~ Profit Center Responsibility ~ Budgets ~ Board Presentations ~ Technology and Innovation ~ Safety ~ New Barge Construction ~ Barge Retrofits ~ Shipyard ~ Regulatory