Maine Maritime Academy

My first job after graduation was to sail as Third Mate and Freshman Training Officer aboard the State of Maine for the ‘93 summer training cruise. Upon completion of cruise I reported for active duty with the U.S. Navy, and served for 8+ years. During that time I was assigned to USS LABOON (DDG 58) and USS TEMPEST (PC 2). I then returned to Castine and taught at Maine Maritime Academy and the University of Maine, Orono as part of the NROTC staff. Upon completion of this assignment I transferred to the Naval Reserve, where I served for another 15 years. I was recalled to active duty on several occasions, and worked for Naval Special Warfare Development Group. From 2006 through 2010 I worked as a civil service government employee for the Department of Navy as the Director, Maritime Technical Consulting Team. In this position I directed a team of industry specialists who provided technical support and consulting to Department of Defense and other governmental agencies. When not on duty with the Navy, I have served commercially aboard various offshore oil and gas vessels as a Watch Officer and Dynamic Positioning Officer. I could not have asked for a better education to prepare me for the things I have done. The accountability, personal responsibility and work ethic that were imparted upon me at MMA have served me well in all of my different jobs, particularly while in the Navy. I have come to truly appreciate the education I received, not only academically, but also the leadership and life skills I learned as part of the Regiment of Midshipmen.