Experience

SUNY Maritime College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• President

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  • Recommends policy to SUNY system administration and implements locally the policies of the SUNY Board of Trustees and the Chancellor. • Maintains working relationships with the College Council, SUNY system administration, other campuses of the SUNY System, and other public and private colleges and universities in regional consortia with the State University Construction Fund, the State Dormitory Authority, the Campus Auxiliary Services Corporation, other nonstate organizations on campus, state and federal agencies and with faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, the local community, and other constituencies. • Implements, evaluates, and modifies the existing Strategic Plan of the institution; directs current and long-range planning related to institutional goals, academic programs, research, public service, financing, enrollment projections, and physical plant development. • Assures the development and maintenance of appropriate administrative organization and policy-making structure for the most efficient and effective utilization of campus resources. • Creates essential partnerships as the external face of the College. • Promotes student development, shared governance, and civic engagement. • Supervises the development and maintenance of a personnel system concerned with the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, evaluation, promotion and tenure of all personnel of the institution. • Directs the preparation, presentation, and administration of the financial budget and the development and maintenance of the facilities and equipment necessary for the support of the campus' functions. Show less



University of Connecticut

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Avery Point Campus Director

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2014

  Chief Administrative Officer for University of Connecticut’s Marine and Maritime Campus comprised of twelve buildings totaling 340,000 square feet located on 136 acres with $11 million total operating budget. Advocated for a new $9 million Student Center (the first capital construction project at the campus in ten years), new academic programs, and new faculty positions, all during a challenging fiscal climate. In addition, developed important relationships and partnerships with Federal and State legislators, and community and business leaders, through community engagement activities. Strengthened or developed important partnerships with Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, Coast Guard Academy, Marine Science Magnet High School, and Mitchell College. These efforts are credited with renewed community awareness and engagement with the campus. Results of these efforts include a residential life partnership with Mitchell College, $15 million investment in future capital improvements to the campus through Next Generation Connecticut, establishment of a new Institute for Community Resiliency and Climate Adaptation, and additional donor support for scholarships. In addition to building partnerships with external constituencies, established relationships across the University, including Admissions and Enrollment Management, Communications, Media Relations, Audit and Compliance, Diversity and Equity, Finance and Budget, and Dining Services. Partnered with UConn Deans, Academic Department Heads, and faculty to add new graduate and professional (workforce development) programs in Engineering, Nursing, and Education; a new undergraduate major in English; a new 2+2 undergraduate Engineering program; and additional permanent faculty in biology, engineering, environmental economics, geography, maritime archeology, mathematics, and psychology.. Show less



US Coast Guard Academy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Marine Science Faculty

  • 1989 - 2010

  Head of Science Department, responsible for management of Department's personnel, physical, and financial resources. Developed and implemented multi-year, multi-million dollar recapitalization plan, the largest such effort since the sciences building was built in the mid 1970’s. Praised by Coast Guard Academy’s Superintendent for foresight, planning, and fiscal management as key to the successful completion of this recapitalization effort. In response to changes in Coast Guard mission requirements following September 11, 2001. Incorporated geospatial sciences and technologies into the Coast Guard Academy’s curriculum. This was in recognition of the importance of these technologies to fulfilling several Coast Guard mission requirements, that Coast Guard watchstanders and decision-makers will increasingly need to be more proficient with these technologies, and that the need for officers proficient in these technologies will continue to increase for the foreseeable future. Developed strategic relationships with Federal, state, local, and corporate partners to provide direct and indirect support for this burgeoning program. Extensive experience in development and delivery of introductory (Oceanography for Non-Science Majors, Meteorology), advanced (Ocean Dynamics, Ocean Circulation), and customized senior capstone (Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences) science courses. Show less



U.S. Coast Guard

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Section Chief, International Ice Patrol

  • Jun 1987 - Jun 1989

  Responsible for equipment and logistics support for ice reconnaissance detachments based in Newfoundland, Canada, and oceanographic cruises. Published annual report of unit operations for international distribution. Developed new airborne system for measurement of sea surface temperatures. Responsible for equipment and logistics support for ice reconnaissance detachments based in Newfoundland, Canada, and oceanographic cruises. Published annual report of unit operations for international distribution. Developed new airborne system for measurement of sea surface temperatures.



U.S. Coast Guard

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deck Watch Officer, Navigator, Operations Officer USCGC Basswood

  • Jun 1982 - Jul 1985

  Deck Watch Officer - responsible for safe navigation of ship. Navigator - responsible for safe pilotage of ship. Operations Officer - managed Department of 13 personnel. Responsible for overseeing food service, communications, and navigation. Deck Watch Officer - responsible for safe navigation of ship. Navigator - responsible for safe pilotage of ship. Operations Officer - managed Department of 13 personnel. Responsible for overseeing food service, communications, and navigation.