| EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS - Masters of Arts Degree in Rural Development
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SOUTHEAST - Masters Degree in Public Administration (MPA)
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Science
HONORS:
- Appointed to the Southeast Alaska Federal Subsistence Advisory Council
- Received Meritorious Unit Commendation as a team member of Valdez MSO for establishing and sustaining port security for the Port of Valdez after the events of September 11, 2001
- Awarded the Secretary of Transportation 9-11 Ribbon
- Awarded USCG Marine Safety device
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
Evaluation of Alaska’s Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Program presented in the proceedings of IFISH II, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Sitka, Alaska 2003
Community Discovery in Chukotka presented to the proceedings of the 55th Arctic Science Conference – American Association for the Advancement of Science, Anchorage, Alaska 2004
Northern Harbors & Small Ports: Operation and Maintenance published by University of Alaska Fairbanks Sea Grant College Program, January 2006
AFFILIATIONS:
- Immediate Past President - Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators
- Member of the Executive Board – Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
- Member of the Executive Board – National Harbormasters Association
- Member Valdez Marine Security Working Group
- Member Valdez Emergency Planning Committee
- Division Captain for the Alaska 17th District US Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Assistant Scoutmaster for Valdez Boy Scout Troop 311
- Member Valdez Rotary
EMPLOYMENT:
Port Director/Harbormaster for the last 12 years in Southeast and South Central Alaska.
- Responsible for administrative duties which include preparing the budget, writing periodic reports, developing new ordinances and producing other documents pertinent to the needs of the harbor
- Plans and oversees operation of the harbor, launch ramps, grids, docks, storage areas and adjacent harbor facilities. Regulates harbor usage and moorage assignments.
- Manages harbor financial information, records and overall budget. Responsible for overseeing collection of department fees
- Works with other individuals, city departments, state and federal agencies to help ensure effective operation of harbor facilities
- Supervises approximately ten employees. Responsible for hiring, training, evaluation, discipline and scheduling of department staff
- Coordinates with other public safety agencies to ensure a timely and effective response to search and rescue, fire and oil spill emergencies
- Directs the maintenance and repair efforts for all harbor facilities
- Project manager for harbor capital improvement projects
SKILLS / CERTIFICATES:
- FLETC – Seaport Security Antiterrorism Training/Facility Security Officer Training – 33 CFR Part 105
- Current US Coast Guard Masters' License with Assist Towing Endorsement
- US Coast Guard Basic and Advanced Marine Firefighter
- US Coast Guard Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examiner
- US Coast Guard Auxiliary Instructor
- State of Alaska Boating Safety Instructor
- US Coast Guard Auxiliary Coxswain
- US Coast Guard Auxiliary Facility Inspector (CFV, VSC, UPV)
- Former State of Alaska Fire Service Instructor
- Commercial Instrument Airplane Pilot and Advanced Instrument Ground Instructor
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