You Know It's Maritime!

Welcome James Merten, United States Coast Guard sector Columbia River Marine Transportation Recovery Unit Coordinator and Columbia River Representative at federal, state, local, and industry levels.

With nearly a decade of experience in the U.S. Coast Guard, Lieutenant Cyrus Unvala shares a fascinating look into a career of public service and safer seas.

Dale Bateman, Associate Dean for the Seattle Maritime Academy, discusses the pressing needs of the maritime industry and some ways that people can dive into an exciting life at sea in our latest episode of You Know It's Maritime!

Our guest in this episode is Alex Strogen, Chief Commercial Officer at the Port of Vancouver USA. Alex shares his excitement about work at the Port and his fascinating career path in the maritime industry.

Guy Stephenson · Former President and CEO, Westwood Shipping Lines joins Schwabe Shareholder Colin Folawn to discuss his path from serving as in-house counsel to the president of an international shipping company as well as some lessons from his life voyage.

Our guest this episode spent 39 years working on the Columbia Snake River System since 1979. The Vice President of Marine Services, at Shaver Transportation Company Rob Rich Joins our Host Colin Folawn to discuss all things Maritime in the latest episode of You Know It's Maritime!

Episode 6 (June 6th, 2022): CEO and Co-Founder of Discovery Health MD, Dr Ann Jarris joins our host Colin to chat about the intersection of Healthcare and Maritime in episode 6 of You Know It's Maritime!

Saltchuk Marine Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Ethics Officer Sloane Perras is our special guest. Sloane's motto "people matter first" has continued to guide her toward success. Sloane discusses being forward-thinking and cutting-edge in an ancient international industry.

Join us as we hear from Bob Kehoe, Executive Director of PSVOA and Vice President of the United States Fishermen of Alaska. We'll hear about his journey as a former attorney, being appointed to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission by Governor Jay Inslee, and his 25 years at Purse Seine Vessel Owners Association.

Join us as we hear from Kate Mickelson, Executive Director of Columbia River Steamship Operators' Association, about why the Columbia River trade corridor truly is the lifeblood of our regional economy, and what's next for this 100-year-old company.

Episode 2: Accomplished Bering Sea Captain and published author Jake Jacobsen, gives us insights on the importance of regulation in the maritime industry and the heart that goes into a lifetime of adventure on the high seas.

Our guest Christine James, P&I Claims Manager at Charles Taylor TPA walks us through the the intricacies of women in the shipping industry, maritime insurance and benefit claims, the Jones Act, and much more.