Credentials

• Over 40 years of marine-related experience
• Chapman School of Seamanship (Marine Surveyor Program)
• Chapman School of Seamanship (Damage Claims Survey)
• Knox Marine Yacht Claims Conferences, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012
• Massachusetts Maritime Academy (numerous marine-related courses)
• Franklin Institute of Boston (mechanical engineering)
• East Coast Areo Tech (aircraft power plant and frame construction and repair)
• Dale Carnegie (How to Win Friends and Influence People)
• Fred Pryor (management courses)
• U.S. Army (hydraulic and propeller inspection and repair)
• Military, U.S. Army (Vietnam) (aircraft maintenance).
  Decorated and attained the rank of E5
• President of Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association (2000 to present)
• Owner/operator of commercial fishing and lobster vessels
• Past owner of engine and transmission repair facility