Through employment of innovative techniques and equipment, Josh has expanded and modernized our operation. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Economics in 2008, joined the maritime workforce in 2009, and became certified as a Marine Chemist in 2013. His efforts to streamline local shipboard confined space rescue protocol have involved coordination with multiple repair yards and contractors, the North Charleston Fire Department, the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command, and the U.S. Coast Guard. These efforts set important and constructive collaborations into motion, leading to numerous technical training sessions and greater understanding of how all parties can best contribute to rescue scenarios. Josh has served as an Atlantic sectional delegate (July, 2017 – April, 2019) on the Marine Chemist Association (MCA) Executive Committee and the Independent Marine Chemist (January, 2019 – June, 2024) on the Marine Chemist Qualification Board (MCQB). He currently serves as Chair Elect (July, 2024 – July, 2026) on the MCA’s Board of Directors.