Marine Exchange of Alaska

Staff of Marine Exchange of Alaska

	Captain Ed Page, Executive Director Direct Line: (907) 463-5078 Captain Page is a 1972 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy who served in the Coast Guard for 29 years after graduation in a variety of operational assignments including as a deck officer sailing Atlantic, Pacific and Alaska waters, commanding officer of LORAN Station Iwo Jima, and various marine safety and vessel operations assignments on the West Coast and Alaska, including serving as the Captain of the Port and Group Commander at the Port of Los Angeles Long Beach. He subsequently served as the Chief of Marine Safety and Environmental Protection for Coast Guard Pacific Area. He retired from the Coast Guard in 2001 and founded the Marine Exchange of Alaska in Juneau. Ed has lived in Alaska for 20 years and is an avid kayaker, skier and hiker.
	Captain Bill Benning, Chief Technical Officer Direct Line: (907) 463-3937 Bill is a 23 year graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard. He served as a Communications Technician (Radioman) onboard the Icebreaker WESTWIND and Buoytender BITTERSWEET, as a Distress Communications Technician at Coast Guard Station Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and Coast Guard Group Southwest Harbor, Maine, as a Communications Center Section Supervisor on the Commander Seventeenth Coast Guard District Staff in Juneau, Alaska, as the Communications Supervisor at Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, Alaska, as the Communications and Security Officer at Marine Safety Office Philadelphia, PA, and finally as the Communications Manager for the Seventeenth Coast Guard District in Juneau, Alaska. Bill has been a Licensed Merchant Marine Officer since 1994 and he currently holds a 100 Ton Masters License. He has been on staff at the Marine Exchange of Alaska since December of 2001.
	Brett Farrell, Assistant Director Direct Line: (907) 463-4640 Brett joined the Marine Exchange in April 2006 after a career that spanned more than 21 years in the Coast Guard. Brett served in various afloat shipboard engineering assignments. Two of those assignments were aboard the Coast Guard cutter STORIS in Kodiak and on the Coast Guard cutter ALEX HALEY homeported in Kodiak as well. He also served at the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Port Arthur, Texas and on the staff of the Commander, Seventeenth Coast Guard District in Juneau.
	Don Bodron, Special Projects Manager Direct Line (907) 463 1290 Don is a 1967 graduate of the New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler. He served 28 years in the U.S. Coast Guard with various engineering assignments onboard high endurance and medium endurance Coast Guard cutters. He held different assignments in the Marine Safety Program in Seattle, Washington, Anchorage, Alaska and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He served as Captain of the Port and Officer in Charge Marine Inspection in San Juan Puerto Rico and as Officer in Charge Marine Inspection in Houston Texas. He also was Chief of the Marine Safety Division of the Seventeenth Coast Guard District in Juneau, Alaska and Marine Safety Advisor to the Panama Canal Commission before retiring from the Coast Guard in 1995.
	Dave Roman, Compliance Manager Direct Line (907) 463 3159 Dave joins the Marine Exchange after completing 22 years of service in both the Army and the Coast Guard. Dave’s first exposure to Alaska was on a family vacation to Fairbanks; it took him 13 years to get back, assisting the Coast Guard during the Exxon Valdez response. He was stationed in Kodiak as a Marine Science Technician, and later moved to Valdez as a civilian. He has traveled extensively around the south central portion of the state. A recent transplant to Juneau, you can find Dave exploring southeast, hunting, hiking, snowshoeing, or fishing.
	Kristin Cadigan McAdoo, Finance Manager Direct Line (907) 463 4669 Kristin, daughter of a retired Coast Guard Captain, was raised in Juneau after transferring here when she was 10 years old. After graduating from JDHS, she went to Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Systems. Subsequently, she worked in Arizona and in Illinois before moving back home in 2001 to manage her family's business. With a keen interest in Accounting and Finance, she joined the Marine Exchange in the fall of 2010. Kristin enjoys photography, cooking, traveling, boating, and especially spending time with her husband and children.
	Steve Lanwermeyer, Field Operations Coordinator Direct Line: (907) 463-3986 Steve joined the Marine Exchange team in the summer of 2008 after working with MXAK to install of an off-grid electrical system at the Cape Decision Lighthouse on Kuiu Island. At the time, Steve was serving on the Cape Decision Lighthouse Society Board of Directors in their effort to preserve a unique piece of living Alaska maritime history. Cape Decision hosts one of the best performing AIS sites in the MXAK network, a National Weather Service weather station and it continues to function as an important regional aid to navigation. The hybrid solar/wind system at Cape Decision was our first but MXAK has since expanded its renewable energy portfolio to include other remote outposts, including three other Alaskan lighthouses. More lighthouse installations are sure to follow in future seasons. Steve runs the MXAK fabrication shop and has installed or serviced almost all of the sites in our fleet. He has also developed university-accredited field studies programs in island ecology and marine biology where student groups were introduced to small scale off grid power systems and their construction. A graduate of theUniversity of Puget Sound, he holds a BA in International Political Economy. Steve continues to pursue his interests in teaching as a lead instructor for the Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National Outdoor Leadership School (WMI of NOLS), and works seasonally as a fly fishing and rafting guide.
	Ed Mayer, Innovative Technology Specialist Telephone (907) 463-2607 A graduate of the State University of New York at Binghamton, New York, Ed joined the Marine Exchange in the fall of 2010. He brings a wealth of marine electronics experience to the Marine Exchange. While employed by G.A. International Electric Corporation he traveled the world installing, troubleshooting and repairing shipboard electronics, radar systems, Inmarsat C systems, Voyage Data Recorders and Sperry Marine Systems on everything from cruise ships to cargo vessels to sailing yachts. Ed is pictured here conducting a spectrum analysis at Point Barrow, where the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas meet. Ed enjoys hiking and kayaking and has maintained his home in Juneau for the past five years.
	Bryan Hinderberger, Field Technician Direct Line: (907)957-0081 Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Bryan grew up an avid sports fan going to both St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues sporting events. Bryan attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he attained a degree in finance. During his college career Bryan came to visit AK and see what sorts of adventures there were to be had. That was 7 years ago and he has made sure to make Alaska a part of each of those previous 7 years. Bryan has tried his luck as a mountain guide, attempted to become a bush pilot and recently worked as a ski patrol member at Alyeska Resort. Bryan is excited to join the Marine Exchange of Alaska team and believes the work will provide him with not only the adventure he is looking for but the long term goals of making Alaska his permanent home.
	Clifton Miller, Field Technician Direct Line: (907) 957-1863 Clif joined the Marine Exchange this year to help assist with our expanding AIS network. Growing up sailing in San Francisco Bay he moved to Juneau to complete a B.S. in Environmental Resources at the University of Alaska Southeast.. He has worked at the Coeur Alaska/Kensington gold mine north of Juneau as an Environmental Technician. He ensured that the mine adhered to water quality standards as well as other environmental regulations. Now as a member of the Marine Exchange he travels the Alaskan coast line increasing coverage of our AIS stations. Clif spends most of his free time on the water, boating, kayaking, windsurfing, skiing or snowboarding.
	Ed Haney, Operations Watch Supervisor Direct Line: (907) 463-3142 Ed, a life long Alaska resident, retired from the US Navy and has lived in Juneau since October 1995. During his Navy career as an Operations Specialist he qualified as an Anti-Submarine Air Controller, served on the Mine Group One Staff developing minesweeping doctrine for operations in the Persian Gulf, and help develop the Shipboard Combat System Training Team for USS Camden. Since his retirement he has worked for Capital Office Supply, Alaska Commission for Postsecondary Education, the Permanent Fund Dividend and works seasonally as a Captain of a Charter Fishing boat.
	Leo DeMeo, Maritime Information Specialist Telephone: (907) 463-3064 Leo served 20 years in the US Army with a variety of assignments including communications systems installation and repair, maintenance management, and security management. After retiring in 1995 he moved to Juneau where he worked 8 years for the State of Alaska in various positions including Alaska Marine Highways reservations, travel claims settlement, and computer help desk with the Alaska State Legislative Affairs Agency. Looking for more fun in his jobs he left State employment and worked as a construction laborer, a parts manager for an electrical contractor, and an office manager for a whale watching company before bringing his “Renaissance Man” set of skills to work with the Marine Exchange of Alaska in December of 2004. Leo is an avid sport fisherman who spends an average of 30 days a year on the water fishing for King crab, halibut, rockfish, salmon, and shrimp. Leo received his Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis on Computer Information Systems degree in 2004 from the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau.
	Toni Wisner, Maritime Information Specialist Telephone: (907) 463-3064 Toni grew up in a small fishing town at the mouth of the Columbia River in Washington State. Her love for boats and the water started at a very young age when her grandfather, who had been shipwrecked off the Long Beach Peninsula on a four masted schooner, would point out the different types of vessels entering and leaving the Columbia. In the summer of 1979 she got her first job on a charter boat. In 1990 she received her 100 ton license and started operating charter boats in Alaska. Over the years, Toni has worked on various types of vessels, including, charter, commercial and tour boats from the Bering Sea to the Oregon coast. She currently owns and operates a charter business in Juneau. In her spare time she enjoys fishing, boating, photography, cooking, dog walks and visiting family in Washington State.
	Michael Patterson, Maritime Information Specialist Telephone: (907) 463-3064 Michael has lived in Alaska 25 years. Born in Virginia his family moved after his father, an army staff sergeant, was stationed in Delta Junction. Raised in Juneau, Michael graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School in 2000 and went on to attend the Univ. of Ak. Southeast as well as the Univ. of Ak Anchorage, pursuing a degree in Business Finance. Michael is currently enrolled in the University of Phoenix's IT program, working toward earning his degree in computer science. Michael volunteers with the local chapter of the Black Awareness Association(BAA), taking on mc duties at their annual events. In his free time he enjoys reading, all things basketball, going to the cinema, spending time with friends, and occasional trips to the rock wall.
	Rick Sypeck, Administrative Assistant Telephone: (907) 463-4650 Rick has lived in Alaska for 20 years. Originally from Miami, Florida, he moved to Alaska after serving in the United States Marine Corps for 3 years. While in the Marines he was stationed in California, North Carolina, and Okinawa, Japan as a Field Radio Operator, spending a portion of his time in Japan aboard the USS Blue Ridge. After leaving the military, he moved to Fairbanks and worked for DHL Worldwide Express and recently worked with Holland America/Princess here in Juneau. Rick has been a Big Brother with the Big Brother/Big Sisters program here in Southeast Alaska, which helps children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships. He loves walking to the face of the glacier in winter and playing Guitar Hero with his kids.
	Chris Watson, Maritime Information Specialist Telephone: (907) 463 3064 Chris served 7 years in the Air Force as a Jet Engine Mechanic. One of the stations he served at was Elmendorf AFB near Anchorage, Alaska, where he fell in love with the state. After getting transferred to Florida where he left the Air Force, he started a 15 year career as an Auto Mechanic and worked his way back to Alaska. In 1996 he graduated from Charter College in Anchorage specializing in computer science and network administration. He worked for several firms including Altman, Rogers & Co., State of Alaska Legislative Affairs and True North FCU. He now brings his set of skills to the Marine Exchange of Alaska. Chris is an avid sport fisherman, has spent several years as an assistant Boy Scout master and enjoys all aspects of the outdoors that Alaska has to offer.
	Zoe Page, Ship's Dog Telephone: (907) 463 2607 Zoe joined the Marine Exchange in the beginning of 2011. Since joining the Marine Exchange Zoe has become a permanent member of the crew of the CLEAT, the Marine Exchange's AIS Test, Maintenance and Resupply Vessel. Zoe has made all voyages in the CLEAT to many destinations in Southeast Alaska including Haines, Skagway, Eldred Rock, Cape Decision, Point Baker etc. When not engaged in marine operations Zoe usually can be found sleeping on the deck in one of the Marine Exchange offices or under the desk of the Executive Director.