Credentials

Decades of Experience

Merchant Marine Masters Captain License for 30 years, air boat owner and operator for 21 years, 46 years boating experience and ownership. Currently holding a 100-ton Master Mariner License.
Proficient in GPS electronic plotter, electronic depth finder, side scan sonar, and other marine navigation systems.

Founder and Past President for Alpha Leak Detection and Pipeline Services 1985 to 2001. Specializing in Leak Detection, pipeline integrity and compliance issues for D.O.T regulated pipelines CRF 192 and 195 regulations. 38 years of pipeline integrity experience.

First responder status for marsh, swamp and bay contingencies for ExxonMobil Company with airboats, shallow draft workboats, rapid deployment and barges for quick response. This includes ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, ExxonMobil Refining and Supply and ExxonMobil Chemical Americas.
Operated Airboat and provided services for New Orleans Police Department and National Guard Task Force 71. Received Certificate of Appreciation from Task Force 71 Hurricane Katrina rescue effort in New Orleans, Louisiana.
First responder status with airboat for city of Kemah, Texas.

Medical and Rescue Volunteer and Coast Guard liaison for various national boat racing events over a 25 year period in Texas, Mississippi and Florida.
Board of Directors of Clear Creek Environmental Foundation