Commencement Speakers
Due to the unique nature of this year’s Commencement ceremony, the event will feature remarks from members of MMA leadership, including President William J. Brennan, Chair of the Board of Trustees Earle Cianchette, and Acting Provost Mark Coté, as well as messages from faculty, students, and alumni.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in sending messages for the Class of 2020!
Speakers are listed below in order of appearance during the program.
Acting Provost & Academic Dean
Professor of Marine Transportation & Nautical Science
Owner and President of Norton Consulting Services, LLC; President & CEO of Yankee Atomic Electric Co.
Assistant Professor, Marine Transportation
President, Komar Distribution Services
President, Maine Maritime Academy
Chair of the Board of Trustees
USCG, Deputy Sector, Air Station Commander
2020 Class President, Marine Transportation Operations
Commandant of the Regiment of Midshipmen
USCG, Commander, Sector Northern New England
USN, MSC, Master, USNS Comfort (T-AH 20)
Assistant Professor, Medical Sciences
2020 Co-Valedictorian, International Business & Logistics
First Engineer, USNS Mercy
2018 Regimental Commander
President, MMA Alumni Association
Chief Mate, Crowley Maritime
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