Saildrone Hires Cuyler as COO and Jones as Sales VP
to grow and scale ocean data solutions for maritime security, ocean mapping, and science.“Mark has a proven track record of building teams at startups, established OEMs, and new industry players, and Dennis brings to Saildrone an unmatched depth and breadth of experience in the commercial remote sensing world,” said Richard Jenkins, Saildrone founder and CEO. “We are excited to have both of them, Mark leading operations and Dennis leading a strong sales team, to drive growth, scale our business, and position the company as a market leader in maritime data, analytics, and content
ARA Taps Coolbaugh as Ohmsett Facility Manager
; needs are met.Dr. Coolbaugh recently retired after 32 years with ExxonMobil Corporation, most recently as the Technology and Advocacy Advisor in the Emergency Preparedness and Response organization. His focus areas have included oil spill response tools such as dispersants, in-situ burning, and remote sensing, in addition to training. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a PhD in Chemistry, as well as a Master of Science in the Management of Technology. “We are excited to have Tom join our team” said ARA Vice President Doug Meegan. “He brings 30-plus years of experience in chemical
MSRC CEO to Retire in April 2017
. Overseeing the enhancement of spill response capability with major additions to MSRC’s toolkit such as aerial dispersants, advanced technology skimming and other response systems, emergency telecommunication services, and MSRC’s current state-of-the-art oil spill surveillance and remote sensing technology. The MSRC Board of Directors has launched a search for Mr. Benz’s successor. As stated by Mr. Plummer: “Because Steve has been such an outstanding CEO we want our search for his replacement to be as comprehensive as possible. We have engaged the services
C-CORE Seeks New President & CEO
C-CORE, a multidisciplinary ISO 9001-registered research and development corporation with leading capability in remote sensing, ice engineering and geotechnical engineering, said it is currently seeking a senior leader to join its team as President & Chief Executive Officer in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. Headquartered at Canada’s Memorial University, C-CORE is active around the world providing client-focused, practical, innovative solutions to organizations in the natural resource, energy, security and transportation sectors. As leader of the organization
Coackley Joins Envitia’s Infrastructure Solutions Team
;s geospatial solutions are optimized to meet requirements within the government and utility sectors. Coackley joins Envitia from Exelis where he was focused on imagery exploitation in the environmental and defense domains. He has recently been a committee member on the Geological Remote Sensing Group (GRSG) and is currently undertaking a PGC in Business Communications through Harvard Extension School. An ex-professional rugby player, Robin holds a degree in Geographical and Environmental Science combined with Modern languages. envitia.com
Alfultis Appointed President of SUNY Maritime
Board of Trustees for the confidence they have placed in me," he added. Dr. Alfultis returned to the Coast Guard Academy in 1989 as a member of the science department faculty, where he taught marine science courses including Oceanography, Meteorology, Ocean Dynamics, Ocean Circulation and Remote Sensing. He was the Academy’s Marine Science Section Chief from 2002 to 2005, and later headed the Academy’s Science Department from 2005 to 2009. He won the Academy’s Distinguished Faculty Award in 2009. Throughout his career in academia, Dr. Alfultis has supervised extensive cadet
