Christopher Tantillo Email & Phone Number

United States

Monitor all hazards and cybersecurity related executive orders, acts, regulations, laws, and CG policy related to the safety/security of the MTS. Oversee 150 facilities and 500 vessels compliance with Marine Transportation Security Act; review and approve MTSA regulated Facility Cyber Plans.Respond to crises or urgent situations within the pertinent domain to assist in mitigating immediate and potential cyber threats.Partner with port and industry stakeholders, as well as the intelligence community, to assess and mitigate cyber risks to ports.

Retired

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Delegated Captain of the Port & Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections. Supervised 60 personnel across three Coast Guard units overseeing the safety, security, and environmental protection compliance process of regulated communities throughout Lake Michigan and 180 miles of inland waterways encompassing four states, 20 ports and 14 foreign ports of entry.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Supervises 50 personnel on 5 Coast Guard Cutters. (11) state area of responsibility, served as CG representative to Federal and State agencies, stakeholders for all waterway issues. Facilitated effective & efficient movement of commerce; led Aids to Navigation mission for 2200 miles of navigable waters along Upper Mississippi River, Missouri River, Illinois River, & tributaries. Managed Coast Guard Marine Event & Army Corps of Engineers infrastructure permitting program. Lead subject matter expert for vessel salvage operations; unit's Incident Management Team Officer. Chair of the Leadership and Diversity Advisory Committee.

St. Louis, Mo

Managed 30 marine safety professionals in commercial vessel & waterfront facility inspections in dynamic Western Rivers area of responsibility encompassing 11 states w/over 500 vessels & 70 facilities, including inspection activities for 3 Marine Safety Detachments.

Sturgeon Bay, Wi

Supervised 8 active duty personnel & managed all aspects of unit's annual budget; ensured compliance with U.S. Laws/Regulations/Treaties in an area of responsibility w/over 300 miles of coastline & 30 U.S. flag deep draft vessels, 35 U.S. passenger vessels, & 30 regulated facilities. Directed personnel to meet industry inspection needs & promoted passenger, crew, vessel & port safety. Fostered outreach & inspection on 150+ uninspected passenger vessels, towing vessels, & commercial fishing vessels. Oversaq response to & investigation of all marine casualties, credential suspension & revocation & pollution spills. Ensured vessel & facility compliance with Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulations. Designated as Federal Maritime Security Coordinator Representative.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Greater New York City Area

Master’S Degree, Environmental And Energy Management

The Environmental and Energy Management Program provides advanced education across the full spectrum of subjects central to the practice.

Bachelor’S Degree, Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering

The Marine Engineering program prepares midshipmen to serve as licensed officers in the U.S. Merchant Marine and to provide them.