I provide consulting services in marine transportation, operations, and logistics. I bring over 40 years of executive and management experience and offer an integrated approach to meet the needs of my clients.Consulting Services:● Marine Surveying - Hull & Machinery● Owner's Representative - New Construction or Project Specific● Surveys - Representing Underwriters for Damages, Condition, & Valuation● Interim Leadership & Management● Development of Preventative Maintenance Systems & Best Practices● Safety Management Leadership & Pursuit of Cultural Excellence● Succession Planning - Coaching, Mentoring & Development of Marine Management Leaders● Strategic Planning - Identification of New Business Segments, Capital Assets, & Operational Requirements● Associate member of International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS).

I was recruited into this newly created role to strategically grow the marine transportation business. I held accountability to design, build and deliver $35M in operational capital assets to facilitate customer growth. I managed the recruitment, development, growth and retention of industry top talent. I led 4 direct reports, overseeing a team of 70+ within the multi-million dollar division.

I was recruited to optimize marine operations with oversight of 380+ marine employees, and asset base of 38 tugs and diverse fleet of 120 barges. I led the management team and staff of 61 reports, divided into 4 commercial business segments.

I provided strategic management of 2 shipyards in Seattle, WA. and Rainier, OR. with 175-200 employees. I acted as primary customer contact for new vessel construction, and major conversions. I managed marketing, sales, and profit/loss for shipyards with annual revenues in excess of $25M. Infrastructure consisted of 3 dry docks, 2 marine ways with pier-side berthing and repairs.

As part of executive team, I led the strategic planning for future market optimization in the Hawaiian Islands for ship docking, and inter-island cargo distribution originating from Honolulu. Annual revenues of $98M. I led succession planning and trained future managers. I designed, constructed, and operationally deployed new tug and barge assets for future fleet efficiency. I was tasked with advancing organizational culture of safety.

I led business development and contract administration for Ocean Towing Division with annual revenues of $25M.

I managed 2 proprietary self-unloading barges, with 4 towing and docking tugs, and 45 project employees. Foss provided the critical link to deliver zinc and lead concentrates from a shallow water loading dock to bulk vessels anchored 3 miles off-shore, and on to Teck’s world-wide customers.