Mark Amundsen has been named the new chief operating officer of Steamship Authority. As the COO, Amundsen will be responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing all activities of the Marine Operations and Shoreside Operations departments, the Engineering Department, and the Operations and Communications Center. Amundsen joined the Authority in 2019 and has served as the director of marine operations and director of engineering and maintenance.

Pat Moriarty worked in the power generation business specializing in operation and maintenance of large hydro-electric machinery for thirty years. Although an avid amateur woodworker throughout his adult life, it was not until retirement that he became interested in the challenges of sculpted furniture (conwaychair.com). Moriarty’s pursuit for perfection stems from his lifelong practice in traditional Okinawan Karate. He holds a 5th degree black belt in Matsubayashi Ryu. When not woodworking or refurbishing vintage machinery, Moriarty enjoys spending outdoor time with his wife Donna and their Belgian Malinois puppy Ajinsan.

Classmates Jeff Richards and John Burns visited with Head Women’s Basketball Coach Craig Dagan at the Spring Career Fair.

Mark Higgins has been named General Manager of Camden Operations at Lyman-Morse. Higgins brings more than 30 years of experience in the marine industry. Higgins has held leadership roles at General Dynamics, American Overseas Marine, Edison Chouest Offshore, Tidewater Marine International, and the Maine State Ferry Service. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of the Steamship Authority, overseeing marine and shoreside departments, engineering, and facilities. This expertise will be instrumental in enhancing operations at the Camden facility.

Linette Casey received a 2024 Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Award for her outstanding leadership and accomplishments in clean energy. The C3E Awards gives recognition to mid-career women in clean energy fields by celebrating their achievements and contributions. Casey has established herself as an expert in driving the renewable energy transition and finding sustainable solutions for energy-intensive industries. She collaborates with customers across the energy industry—including industrial, utility, and renewable sectors—on both local and global scales. In her current role as a Sales Account Manager, Casey works across the renewable energy field—from onshore and offshore wind to solar and storage—supporting a range of clients that include engineering, procurement and construction companies; developers; startups; utilities; and regulating bodies.