Texas A&M to Reduce Tuition For Merchant Mariner License Students
A&M at Galveston.Effective September 1, under a new three-tiered fee structure approved by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, students from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico and Panama will save $300 per credit hour under in-state classification; students from Arkansas, New Mexico, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Oklahoma will save $150 per credit hour under in-region classification. Students outside these regions will be considered out-of-region and see no impact on cost.Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, president of Texas A&M University, said, &ldquo
DSC Dredge Names Louviere VP of Operations
the General Manager of CPL Systems & Plant – N – Power. Louviere is a veteran of Operations Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the “Distinguished Leadership Award” after returning from deployment as a Staff Sergeant. He holds a BA in Systems Management from the University of Arkansas (Grantham).Bob Wetta, president and CEO of DSC Dredge, said, “We are excited to welcome Josh to the DSC Dredge team. His extensive experience in operations management and his commitment to employee development makes him an ideal fit for our company culture.”Bill Wetta, senior VP of product
Superior Industries Appoints O’Hearn as Territory Manager
supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has hired Terry O’Hearn as its new conveyor components territory manager for the southcentral United States. O’Hearn will work with distributors in the region to market and sell conveyor components in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. Active in the industry since 1981, O’Hearn has 36 years of experience working with conveyor belting and components. Before starting at Superior, O’Hearn worked for Texas Bearing, helping the company open a new branch in Dallas. O’Hearn was drafted by the Detroit
Borets Names Langley as HSE Manager
in Houston, Langley will be responsible for developing and implementing safety programs and policies that align with the company’s corporate standards for health, safety and environmental compliance. Langley earned a Master of Science degree in operations management from the University of Arkansas and a Bachelor of Science in organizational management from Bethel University in Tennessee. He is an active member of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Langley has received accreditation as a Certified Safety Professional by the
Willard Marine Names Sales Team Additions
overseeing government and professional markets. “Bob’s vast Coast Guard and maritime sales, training and management experience are tremendous assets to Willard Marine as we grow our business locally and abroad,” said Ulrich Gottschling, President and CEO of WMI. “Based in Arkansas, Bob is conveniently positioned to work closely with customers throughout the central U.S. to design and develop customized vessels that meet their specific mission requirements.” Renée St. Lawrence was Zodiac’s Federal Sales and Contract Manager where she spearheaded a variety