Tamekia Flack Joins World Shipping Council as Director of US Government Relations
;s Maritime Administration (MARAD) following a period as MARAD’s Chief Counsel. Prior to MARAD, Flack was a civilian attorney for the U.S. Coast Guard. Flack is a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Tulane University School of Law and a degree from Dillard University.“We are thrilled to welcome Tamekia to the World Shipping Council,” said Joe Kramek, President & CEO of the WSC. “Her extensive background in maritime policy and law, coupled with her expertise in maritime safety, security
Maritime Partners Hires Two In Executive Leadership Roles
in the fields of finance and fund management. Prior to joining Maritime Partners, he served as the CFO for New York-based American Industrial Partners, a middle-market private equity firm that invests in industrial businesses. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management & Accounting from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business and an MBA, with a focus on International Business & Finance, from Columbia Business School.Chase comes to Maritime Partners from Reed Smith LLP, a global law firm with a strong maritime practice. While at Reed Smith, he led the firm’s Chambers-ranke
Fowler Appointed to Lead Crowley Shipping
tank vessels and global cargo ships.While serving in various industry and community leadership roles, Fowler also serves on the board of the American Waterways Operators.Fowler earned his Master of Business Administration with a specialization in finance from the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration at the University of Alabama
BP Names Next BP America Chief
. BPX Energy delivered more than $240 million in acquisition synergies in the first year, far exceeding initial expectations of $90 million, BP said.Lawler, a Denver native, graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a Bachelor of Science in petroleum engineering before earning an MBA from Tulane University. He joined bp from SandRidge Energy, a U.S.-based oil and gas independent, where he had served as executive vice president and chief operating officer.Susan Dio, a 36-year veteran of bp who has served as BP America chairman and president since 2018, will retire later this year. A chemical
Campbell Transportation Appoints Buese EVP
Campbell Transportation Company, Inc. said that Kyle Buese will be joining the company as Executive Vice President of Operations effective January 7, 2019.Buese is a graduate of Tulane University where he received his Master of Business Administration degree and a graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans where he received his Bachelor of Business Degree. Buese is also an active CFA charterholder.Buese has worked at Kirby Corporation since 2006 where he has served in several key roles including General Manager, River Vessel Operations; General Manager, Vessel Operations; and Regional General Manager
Crooker Named VP at Ingalls Shipbuilding
counsel at Ingalls. In 2017, he was promoted to director of contract administration at Ingalls. Prior to joining HII, Crooker practiced law in the areas of commercial litigation, employment law and business counseling. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and a Juris Doctor from Tulane University
Lee Named Partner at Holland & Knight
within a clearly defined practice or apparent method. Prior to beginning the practice of law, Lee served as a soldier in the U.S. Army and subsequently as a middle and high school teacher. He received his LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, his LL.M. in admiralty from Tulane University Law School, his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and his B.S. from The Citadel.
Mac Bruton Joins Intermarine
Shipping, LLC, where he served as Vice President of Sales and Pricing. In this role he was responsible for managing Caytrans BBC, an ocean freight liner service operating between the U.S. Gulf, North Coast South America and the Caribbean. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy from Tulane University and an MBA from Georgetown University. Bruton is a native Spanish speaker
US Marine Consultancy EBDG Expands, Employs Marine Engineers
is a seasoned marine professional with more than three decades experience in the offshore and oilfield industry. His varied background encompasses the development and planning of marine engineering vessel modifications and new construction vessel operations. He holds a MBA from Tulane University and a BS in Marine Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Tausch graduated with a BS in Naval Architecture from the University of Michigan (U‐M) and minored in Electrical Engineering. She previously worked as an intern at EBDG's Seattle office and was part of the
EBDG Welcomes 2 New Marine Engineers
office. Summers is a seasoned marine professional with more than three decades experience in the offshore and oilfield industry. His varied background encompasses the development and planning of marine engineering vessel modifications and new construction vessel operations. He holds a MBA from Tulane University and a BS in Marine Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Tausch graduated with a BS in Naval Architecture from the University of Michigan (U‐M) and minored in Electrical Engineering. She previously worked as an intern at EBDG's Seattle office and was part of the project
