Hometown: Corner Brook, NL

Current: Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA (Ft. Lauderdale area)

Employer: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Program: Nautical Science

Graduation Year: 1996

“I work on the operational safety and regulatory front of the industry. Getting to meet and interact with Marine and transportation professionals allows me the opportunity to continuously learn and develop.

I am still a Mariner at heart. Even though I am shore based, I still have the opportunity to sail on company vessels to interact with our Maritime crew and relay their comments and safety concerns to the organization. On occasion, I am still able to actively sail on my license to keep current.

The cruise industry is continuously changing. The ships are getting bigger, and technology and safety systems continue to evolve. Being a part of a progressive, forward thinking company with a strong safety culture allows for me to continuously develop professionally.

My experience at Marine Institute was very positive. It provided me with the skills and training that I needed to enter the shipping industry. Even after graduation, I continued to attend MI for my upgrades. The instructors were competent, capable and professional and shared their experiences at sea which I think is valuable.

The Marine Institute is an icon for the Maritime industry training in Canada. It is adaptable to industry needs of the future and I am proud to say that I am a MI grad.”