Retired CAPTAIN United States Navy
Experienced Yachtsman and Ship Handler
Held USCG MASTER License with Passenger, Sail, Freight and Towing Endorsements
Graduate of the University of Notre Dame
Over thirty years of experience with all aspects of yacht, boat, ship construction, commissioning, repair, service, overhaul and delivery
Held Key Positions at Tempest Yachts, Dennison Marine, Global Yachts and major Yacht repair yards
Held the key position of Head Broker for Diaships / Heesen Yachts
Managed Marelux Inc., USA representative of Opacmare Products, providing the highest quality Italian Luxury Yacht Accessories
Yacht and Ship consultant in all Safety, Security, Compliance, ISM, ISPS and MTSA related issues, including ISM and ISPS training at the Maritime Professional Training Institute (MPT)
Founder of INTERFORCE Inc., a Full Maritime Service Company since 1984.
The founders US Navy Awards:
Four Command Tours
Unit Command Excellence Award
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy āEā Ribbon
Expeditionary Medal
Numerous Letters of Appreciation for Effective Project Management
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Captain Rick Jones Award for Command Excellence