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Chronology

1973: Born January 19,1973 in Queens, NY

1978: Moved to Syosset, NY.  Began attending St. Edward the Confessor Grammar School.

Chaminade Logo1987: Accepted to and attended Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY.

1987-1991:  Chaminade High School.  Played three Varsity sports; Gymnastics, Ice Hockey and Track.

1989-1991:  Played Ice Hockey for Syosset in Division I indoor and outdoor leagues.

Eagle Logo1990: Attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 170, Nassau County Council.

 

1990-1991: Served as Captain of Chaminade Gymnastics Team.

USMMA Logo1990-1991: Applied for nomination to United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY.  Received nomination from Congressman Norman Lent, and was accepted to USMMA.

1991-1995:  Attended United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY.  Majored as 'Ship's Officer' whose degree program is a major in Marine Transportation and a minor in Marine Engineering.  The major has since been renamed 'Maritime Operations and Technology'.

KP Burgee1991-1995:  Member USMMA Division 1A Varsity Rugby Team.  Participated in the Waterfront Activities' Sail, Power, and Crew Program, eventually serving as Power Squadron Captain.

1994-1995:  Served as Chief Engineer then Captain of the US Merchant Marine Academy Flagship M/V Mariner.

1994-1995:  Rebuilt 1980 Jeep CJ-7 from the frame up.

MMR Pin1995: Graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy with a B.S., a merchant marine officer's license, and a commission from the President of the United States as Ensign in the US Navy.

TAGOS Profile1995:  Applied for an open position on the US Merchant Marine Academy Training Ship T/V Kings Pointer and was chosen over scores of applicants.

1995-1998:  Worked at USMMA in the positions of Mate, Assistant Engineer, Tugboat Captain and Marine Mechanic.

Hofstra Logo1997-2000: Applied and attended Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business.  Graduated with a Master's degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a concentration in management.

1998:  Promoted to Chief Engineer of T/V Kings Pointer.  In addition to the responsibilities of Chief Engineer, assumed the responsibilities of a traditional Ship Superintendent and Port Engineer.  Also remained responsible for the operation of the Deck Department.

SNAME LOGO1998: Became member of Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME).

1998-2002:  Served as Chief Engineer/Ship Superintendent aboard the T/V Kings Pointer.

Special Ops Ribbon1999:  Received US Coast Guard Special Operations Ribbon and received the NY State Certificate of Merit from George Pataki for service performed during the recovery efforts of EgyptAir Flight 990. 

CAMM Logo2001: Became a member of the Council of American Master Mariners (CAMM) and was elected as Port of NY/NJ Chapter Secretary, publisher of the newsletter NxNE, and member of the executive council.

2001:  Purchased a house built in 1917 in Locust Valley, NY.

2002: Begin consulting work for a variety of firms.

Marine Society2002: Became a member of the Marine Society of the City of New York, a charitable and educational organization chartered by King George III in 1770 and comprised entirely of seafarers. 

 2002:  Made trips on the M/V Persistent  as Chief Engineer before she was re-christened the T/V State of Michigan.   

ConEd Logo2002: Accepted the position of Engineering Supervisor at Consolidated Edison of New York in the Distribution Engineering Department of Brooklyn / Queens Electric Operations. 

2003: Purchased a 1927 house and moved a few blocks in Locust Valley, NY.

IEEE Logo  2003: Became a member of IEEE.

2004: Promoted to Operating General Supervisor (Feeder Control Representative) at Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. in the Brooklyn/Queens Energy Control Center.

   LCDR Rank 2005: Promoted to Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy.

2007: Licensed and Registered as Professional Engineer in the State of New York.

2007: Promoted to Manager of Primary Engineering for the Brooklyn and Queens Regions at Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Inc.

   CDR Rank 2010: Promoted to Commander in the US Navy.

 
 
   
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