I am a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the oil & gas and marine transportation industries. I am in my 19th year with Blessey Marine Services and currently serving as Chief Operating Officer. After 15 years leading commercial sales as Vice President of Clean Cargo Sales, I transitioned into operations in late 2022, where I now oversee fleet operations, logistics, safety, and strategic deployment across our inland marine operations team.
Prior to Blessey, I spent 6 years at Marathon Petroleum, gaining fundamental experience in refined products logistics and energy transportation. Since taking on the COO role, I’ve led the successful redeployment of 15 vessels back into service, helping restore critical capacity to our fleet and positioning the company for continued value in our every changing dynamic market.
I hold a BA in Business Finance and bring a commercial mindset to operational leadership—always seeking balance between efficiency, safety, and long-term performance.
At the core of my leadership philosophy is a belief in building connection with team members. I aim to show support not just through encouragement, but by challenging individuals to stretch beyond their comfort zones and pursue continual growth. I believe that when leaders push with purpose and trust, teams rise to the occasion.