An agent of change in existing organizations and project structures and originator of new concepts, constructs and initiatives.  Successful value creation in many forms over four decades of commitment in the maritime industry.  Excels at strategic advisory, early-stage opportunity analysis, process & project organization, planning and implementation.

Perspectives based on over 40 years of broad international experience in the maritime industry. Trained as a Naval Architect at the University of Michigan, began maritime career at National Steel and Shipbuilding in San Diego, California playing a key role in the introduction of modern ship production techniques.  Returning to Michigan for further academic studies, taught applied shipping economics, shipping and ship production and received advanced degrees in Naval Architecture (Master’s of Science in Engineering) and Business Administration (Master’s of Business Administration).  A decade-long career with Chevron Shipping Company included increasing commercial, operational and technical responsibilities, concluding with the leadership of the company’s proprietary and chartered fleet deployment.  Formed McQuilling Services, LLC in 1997, a marine transportation consulting and project management enterprise of McQuilling Partners, Inc. and led the firm on a path of continued growth in service offerings and clients through over two decades of contribution, concluded in 2020.  

From 2021, continues to provide advisory to clients in the maritime industry through S Services & Support, LLC, or S3,  particularly as shipping  moves forward along a path of increasing environmental sustainability. 

From the experiences of 35 years of participation in the global maritime industry, S3 has developed a large network of collaborators around the world.  Depending on the assignment, S3 engages with noteworthy industry partners to bring innovative solutions to client challenges.  S3's strength is the assembly of exceptional teams to deliver successfully to our clients.