SUMMARY

Over forty five years in the marine industry with   experience in yacht construction, high speed offshore powerboats, commercial vessels, including engine and powertrain design and application, hull design, project management, consulting and business management in the marine industry.

Captain U.S.C.G. Master 100 Ton

WORK HISTORY

• 1985 - Present - Connor  Marine Engineering - Costa Mesa, Calif, -  Fort Lauderdale, Fl
•  President and Founder
•  Manufacturer of marine hardware, specializing in          stainless steel metal fabrication, rigging and preparation of high speed powerboats.  

•  Consulting, Design and Engineering services of related projects.
•  Consultant and member Gentry Racing Team since          1986.
• Project Manager and Chief Engineer to Gentry Transatlantic Challenge   which included the design, engineering and installation of turbine engines and surface drive systems in the 112 foot Gentry Eagle which went on to break the speed records from Miami - Nassau  Miami - New York and New York - England breaking the Transatlantic speed record in 1989
•   Played major role in National Marine Manufacturers safety film which   was distributed to all buyers of new high performance boats. Chief instructor for a four day boat driving course which teaches performance boat driving   skills
•  Design services provided for vessels up to 150'. Design and engineering for high speed catamaran in excess of 180 mph, with full in house hydrodynamic testing.
•  Contractor to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. NAVY in the development of systems for military operations. Includes research and development  for offshore systems using the, NASA military base facilities.
•  Management for 200 slip marina in FT Lauderdale, including design and new construction for replacement of docks.
•  Shipyard management for New River Marina, Ft   Lauderdale, full service shipyard operations for yachts   up to 100’.
•  Harbor and Ocean Services, Marine Surveyor.

• 1973 - 1985 Kaama Marine   Engineering Inc. Costa Mesa, Calif

      President          1982 - 1985

      Engineer           1973 - 1985

      Crew Chief - Kaama Racing Team 1975 - 1985

• Participated in the engineering and development of  the surface drive system with Arneson Marine
• Responsible for the engineering and development of the Kaama surface drive system. Holder of three patents related to surface drive propulsion and marine systems.
•  As President of Kaama Marine Inc, oversaw the company's manufacturing operations in California and Florida.
•  Crew chief and Throttleman for Paul and Betty Cook throughout their racing careers.

• 1967 - 1973 Orange Coast   Marine, Newport Beach, Calif
•   Owner 1967 - 1973
•  Engine building, boat rigging and small boat manufacturing.

AWARDS, RECORDS

•  Holder of eight world and U.S. Championships
•  As Co-Driver of the Gentry Racing Team broke the World Offshore Speed Record and won the World Championship - 1987
•   Over 40 first place finishes in offshore races.
•  Set twelve significant offshore speed records including New York to England transatlantic record and Miami to New York record.
•  Eight time recipient of American Power Boat Association Crew Chief, Throttleman and Sportsman of the Year Awards.

MEMBER

•   Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors
•   Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
•   American Power Boat Association
•   Offshore Professional Tour
•   National Marine Manufacturing Association
•   Boat broker State of Florida
•   Licensed Insurance Adjuster, State of Florida