ROVs, lasers, and more open a world of future possibilities for the storied tug company By Hilary Reeves Foss Naval Architect and Marine Engineer Amanda Dayton knew early on that she’d be pursuing a career in engineering. “I went to
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Since setting a new course for Tropical, Murrell eyes other opportunities to ride the wave of the future. By Hilary Reeves The American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) has announced it will honor the career achievements of Saltchuk Senior Vice President
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Abel Ortiz: ‘(Tropical Shipping’s) customer base keeps growing, volumes keep increasing, and it’s directly linked to our people and their commitment to our customers.’ By Hilary Reeves Abel Ortiz grew up alongside the swaying palm trees of Carolina, Puerto Rico,
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Willie Munoz moved from Cuba to the United States when he was 10 years old, sold company to Tropical Shipping in 2009. By Hilary Reeves In 1982, Willie Munoz was a 10-year-old kid with a faulty heart struggling to survive
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Annette Brophy moved from Detroit to Florida in 1981 By Hilary Reeves Annette Brophy was a Midwestern tomboy, a recent high school grad working at a steamship agency, when she was offered a job in Florida. “I jumped at the
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Jeremy Davenport on safety: ‘My reward is getting to see everyone having fun, staying healthy, and going home to their families every night.’ By Hilary Reeves Carlile Yard Supervisor Jeremy Davenport doesn’t spend much time in the office – you’ll
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Ashley Medeiros: ‘We have such a great group of people here, and we’re so family-oriented, everyone does their part.’ By Hilary Reeves According to Ashley Medeiros, most graduating high school seniors born and raised in Hawaii know that the best
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Jared Peterson spends the equivalent of six months per year on the unforgiving tundra of Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay oil field. By Hilary Reeves Jared Peterson started his career as an apprentice equipment operator, and spent his first three construction seasons
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Ron Costin: ‘It’s like winning the World Series…there was so much team effort put forth: no spill to water since 2006, and a nearly 10-year record of no lost-time injuries.’ By Hilary Reeves For Foss Maritime Operations Manager Ron Costin,
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Delta Western Safety Director Leon Dwiggins and Carlile Senior Project Manager Christen Van Treeck are always ready for the next adventure. By Hilary Reeves Leon Dwiggins and Christen Van Treeck could have been high school sweethearts. “We actually met right
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Don Ruhoff will retire on June 8; ‘People always say there are greener pastures on the other side of the fence, but I’ve never seen them.’ By Hilary Reeves Don Ruhoff wanted to farm. “My parents were dairy farmers all
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Florida native Conlan Scroggie first in family to graduate college By Hilary Reeves Shoreside Logistics Operations Analyst Conlan Scroggie was born and raised in Belleview, Florida, a small, north-central town with a population of 4,483. He played football and baseball
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“We know that if we don’t change with the market, we’re not going to survive.” By Hilary Reeves Steve Wetter moved from Camden, New Jersey to Maui in 1970. His father, a chemical engineer turned attorney who worked for Arco
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