Over 40 years of experience in the maritime industry. He specializes in strategic consulting including repair, operations, manufacturing processes and team building. Formerly President and CEO of Atlantic Marine Holding Company, he led one of the largest ship repair and construction companies in the U.S. He also served as President and CEO of Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard, overseeing the completion of the most modern ship construction company

A national expert in America’s Marine Highways. He is the Founder and Managing Member of the consulting firm, Maritime Transport & Logistics Advisors, LLC. His firm specializes in the development of marine highway planning, research and presentations for industry clients, port authorities, government agencies, and conferences. His outstanding reputation and keen involvement in numerous maritime transportation organizations and associations com

CFO and Corporate Controller for numerous corporations over a 25 year period. He held senior positions with international companies including Tropical Shipping, Gulf Oil Corporation in Venezuela, and Tropigas International. As a graduate from Tulane University with a Bachelors degree in Economics, Mr. Calcote also holds an MBA and a Masters degree in Accounting. He is a licensed Florida CPA and a member of the American Institute of CPAs and th

Over 35 years executive experience in maritime business, both public and private and has served as CEO of five major Port Agencies. He has CEO level experience in several, private sector, shipping, stevedoring and Seaport development firms. Has in-depth, experience in port operations, cargo handling and the marketing of port and terminal services. Significant experience in intermodal development and operations, joint venturing, and port partneri

Has worked in the shipbuilding industry for over 50 years. 22 years at Electric Boat, serving the Cost Engineering, Production Control, Marketing, and Research and Development departments. During his 22 years at Halter Marine Inc., he held several executive positions including Senior Vice President for Administration and Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs. Additionally, he was the Senior Advisor for Military Affairs at Bender Shipbuild