Experience

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  Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc

  • 1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019

  • Director

    • Aug 2014 - Present
    • 1301 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019

    Corporate Governance CommitteeCompensation Committee

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  Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission

  • Hancock County, MS

  • Commissioner

    • 2012 - 2015
    • Hancock County, MS

    Provide oversight of Stennis International Airport and Port Bienville Industrial Park

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  Navistar Defense LLC

  • Washington, DC

  • Consultant

    • 2011 - 2013
    • Washington, DC

    Consulted for the MRAP program

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  U.S. House of Representatives

  • Washington, DC

  • U.S. Congressman, MS-4

    • 1989 - 2011
    • Washington, DC

    Served on House Armed Services Committee (HASC)Chairman of the Sea Power Subcommittee (2007-2010)Ranking Member of the Sea Power Subcommittee (2003-2007)Served on House Transportation and Infrastructure CommitteeCo-chaired committees including: Shipbuilding Caucus, National Guard and Reserve Caucus,Coast Guard Caucus and Expeditionary Warfare Caucus

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  MS State Senate

  • Jackson, MS

  • Senator

    • 1984 - 1989
    • Jackson, MS

    Successfully represented Mississippi's three coastal counties in the State Legislature with an emphasis on education and economic development

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  Stone Container Corp.

  • New Orleans, LA

  • Outside Sales Representative

    • 1977 - 1989
    • New Orleans, LA

    Managed the outside sales of packaging to manufacturers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama

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  U.S. Coast Guard Reserve

  • New Orleans, LA

  • Petty Officer, 1st Class

    • 1971 - 1985
    • New Orleans, LA

    Skipper of a Search and Rescue BoatReceived the Commandant's Letter of Commendation for fire fightingReceived the Commandant's Letter of Commendation for saving the life of a crew member