International Assoc. of Marine Investigators, April 26 & 27, 2010
HIN 101, Carbon Monoxide Poison Investigation, Insurance Fraud, Accident Investigation and Reconstruction, Arson Fires Aboard Boats,
Forensic Photography/Technology

Florida Regional Meeting & Educational Seminar, March 12 & 13, 2010
Appraising Marine Assets.
Ejections, Vessel Sinkings & Product Defects, Establishing Why Through Marine Forensics
Trip and Tow, Electrical and Corrosion, Catamarans from a Surveyors Perspective
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, February 15, 2010
Accredited Marine SurveyorŪ 1036
IRC Measurers Conference, Annapolis, Maryland, January 30, 2010
Annual update of rule changes

Knox Marine Yacht Claims Conference, January 20 & 21, 2010
Thermal Imaging, Volvo IPS, Attorney relations, Propeller & Propeller Shaft Failure, Surveying & Adjusting Yacht Claims, Information Research and Resources & Customer Satisfaction in Adjusting Claims.

Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, December 14 & 15, 2009
Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting & Educational Seminar (Blue & Brown Water)

ABYC and the Mid-Atlantic Mariners Club, December 3rd, 2009
Insurance Industry credits on subject matter relevant to the marine business, Tow vs. Salvage issues, ABYC Standards & Impact on Insurance Industry

Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, September 16-19, 2009
Annual Meeting and Educational Symposia

Maritime Bureau Inc., August 2009,
Expert Witness Class

SUNY Marine - July 2009 Completed the Cargo Survey Class
Started the Expert Witness Class

Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors - September 24 -27 2008
Annual Meeting and Educational Symposia

World Wide Training - October 25, 2008 Certificate: Sail Endorsement

Chapman School of Seamanship - January 7 to February 15, 2008 Yacht and Small Craft Surveying
Marine Survey Certification Course
ABYC Standards Certification Course

Chapman School of Seamanship - February 2 to February 17, 2008 License Training Courses:
Certificate: OUPV (near Coastal Waters)
Certificate: Assistance Towing Endorsement
Certificate: 100 Ton Masters

North Carolina State University - Graduation Date: 1986
Bachelor Science Degrees:
Economics and Business Administration

North Carolina State University - Completion Date: 1986
NAUI Open Water Certification

McCallie School - Graduation Date: 1980
Chattanooga, Tennessee, High School Diploma College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City, North Carolina - Drafting and Computer classes

Present

Frigate Marine Services
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Position Held: Owner
Description of Duties: Marine Surveying and Marine Consulting Services.

Recent Projects:

• Installation of floating piers and facilities at Elizabeth City Shipyard.
• Managing the restoration of a CAL 39.
• Supervising the installation of new keel bolts and rebedding of a keel.
• Barge Draft Surveys for local Chip Mill

From: 1996 to Present

Elizabeth City Shipyard
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Position Held: Chief Operations
Description of Duties:

• Responsible for all operations at Elizabeth City Shipyard.
• Operating the 60 Ton Travel Lift
• Hauling vessels up to 85 feet on the 200 Ton Railway.
• Overseeing the reconstruction of new pilings and piers.
• Estimator and point of contact for all boat repair and maintenance work.

• Built custom made Stainless Steel and Copper Range hoods.
• Built Custom Ornamental Residential and Commercial iron work.

• Installed computerized inventory control and purchase order system.
• Safety Compliance Officer.
• Maintained small product sales to McDonalds and Hardees franchise services
• Oversaw the construction and approvals of all UL approved power distribution boxes and certified power cords.
• Prepared and submitted the Galley Hoods and submittal for approved drawings for the CVN 76 Ronald Reagan (Aircraft Carrier).

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