Young Joins GAC
Daniel Young has been appointed as GAC’s Group Marketing Manager, covering the eastern United States, eastern Canada, and the Caribbean.He brings to his new role 15 years’ port agency and logistics experience drawn from a diverse working background that includes business development for both commercial and government customers, port operations management and freight forwarding. Young’s appointment reflects the Group’s continuing drive to fully understand and meet the needs of its customers by drawing on its strengths and versatile, integrated range of shipping and logistics
Hubert Joins the Brunswick Sales Team
in FWC and was the recipient of several awards, including the Florida Marine Patrol Lifesaving Medal and the U.S. Coast Guard Humanitarian Service Medal. "Jeff's experience with FWC and knowledge of the boat procurement process will be a huge benefit to our customers throughout the Eastern United States," said Jeremy Davis, BCGP Director of Sales. Hubert’s addition to the sales team comes in the wake of Jim Brown’s retirement announcement
Furuno Bolsters Sales Squad
Furuno’s sales department. Alan will be based out of Furuno’s Camas, Wash. facility. Jeff Shield – Commercial Sales Representative Previously one of Furuno’s Deep Sea Field Technicians, Jeff Shield is Furuno’s newest Commercial Sales Representative for the Eastern United States. Shield has been with Furuno since 2007 and will remain based in their Denton, Md. office. Brandon Christopher - Field Service Technician Furuno added a new Field Service Technician position that will aid in Field Service for the recreational side of Furuno’s business. Brandon
Cruise Industry Gets First American Female Captain
For the first time in the cruise industry, an American female will take the helm of a mega-ton cruise ship. At 37 years of age, San Francisco native Kate McCue will command Celebrity Summit, a 91,000-ton, 965-foot ship in the Celebrity Cruises fleet, sailing between the eastern United States and Bermuda. As Captain, she will be responsible for the navigation of the ship and the onboard experience of its 2,158 guests and 952 crew members. The cruise brand, which operates a fleet of 10 ships, has elevated McCue to the position of Captain based on her 15 years of experience and leadership
