Experience

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  Blue Ocean Mariculture

  • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jul 2020 - Present
    • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

    Blue Ocean Mariculture was founded in 2009 to pursue the responsible farming of local Hawaiian marine finfish. We are proud to be the only open-ocean mariculture farm in the United States. With first-hand experience in commercial capture fisheries, we understand that some farming of the oceans is necessary and inevitable. Yet we also understand that mariculture has to be done smartly – with respect for local culture, ocean water quality, benthic health and wildlife. And most of all, respect for the fish. Blue Ocean farms each of its kanpachi to the highest standards of quality and taste, in an environmentally conscious and safe manner, and with deep respect for the oceans.

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  Ocean Outcomes

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Oct 2015 - Jul 2020
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Ocean Outcomes is a newly formed international non-profit that specializes in working with communities and the seafood industry to improve the sustainability of high risk fisheries and deliver significant environmental and economic benefits. We work closely with fisheries on the water to co-design practical solutions to fishery problems and provide technical consulting services to a wide range of clients to assist in meeting their sustainable seafood goals.

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  Resiliensea Group, Inc.

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Founder / Chief Operating Officer

    • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Resiliensea Group is a full-service advisory firm dedicated to helping the seafood industry improve performance across all aspects of business. Their expertise spans the entire footprint of seafood; product sourcing and development, sustainable program development, social issues, governmental relations, marketing, category management, training, and consumer outreach. Resiliensea Group excels at providing solutions for clients that are practical, efficient, durable and cost-effective.*Sustainable/Responsible Seafood Strategies and Policy Development*Market Research*Consumer Focus and Outreach Planning*Procurement Strategy*Traceability Programs*New Product Development*Host Presentations and Workshops and Facilitate Meetings*Presentations at Trade Shows, Company MeetingsPlease reach out at [email protected] to learn more!

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  Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

  • Director, Major Buyer Engagement

    • Nov 2008 - Aug 2014

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  Pacific Supreme Seafood Co.

  • VP of New Business Development

    • Jul 2008 - Nov 2008

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  HEB

  • Director of Seafood

    • Oct 2005 - Jul 2008

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  Whole Foods Market

  • Global Seafood Coordinator

    • Feb 1996 - Jul 2005

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  Jones Sea Products

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Account Executive

    • May 1986 - Nov 1995
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States