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10 • MarineNews • December, 2005 Webb Institute, the Board of Advisors for the University of Michigan's School of Engineering, the Board of Visitors of the Joint Military Intelligence College, the Houston Texas Council of the United Ser- vices Organization (USO), the Advisory Board of the Navy League, and is a direc- tor of the Coast Guard Foundation and is a companion of the Naval Order. Kramek has received military awards, including Distinguished Service medals from the Department of Defense, Trans- portation and the United States Coast Guard. He is also a recipient of the Amer- ican Pilots Association Navigation Safety Award, the Seamen's Church Institute Distinguished Service Award, the U.S. Navy League Distinguished Service Award, the Society of the Naval Order Sea Service Award and was recently inducted into the United Nations Mar- itime Hall of Fame. Goltens Promotes Friedberg Paul F. Friedberg has been named as the company's new president of Worldwide Service and has been chosen to serve as director of Goltens' Worldwide Board. Friedberg, who previously served as Goltens' regional head in the Middle East & India, will be responsible for all Goltens' service and trading operations outside the United States including Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and China. In addition, he will be responsible for global business development activities (including activities in the United States), and will continue to manage Goltens' day- to-day operations in the Middle East & India until a successor is identified. According to Mark Rutkowski, Goltens' Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer, Friedberg brings to Goltens vast experience, knowledge and considerable managerial skills in the ship- building, ship repair, oil & gas and mechanical markets. "His experience, coupled with his hands-on, pragmatic and dynamic leadership style will enable him to further Goltens' transition from a com- pany formerly known for its local market strength to a company now recognized for both its local and global market posi- tions," says Rutkowski. ASA Announces New Leaders George Wittich, Senior Vice President of Weeks Marine, has been named Presi- dent of the American Salvage Association (ASA). John Witte, Jr., Executive Vice President of Donjon Marine Co., Inc., has been named ASA's Vice President, and Paul Gallagher, Director of Sales - Marine Transportation, Foss Maritime, has been elected Secretary/Treasurer. "We expect great things from ASA's incoming leadership," said George Wit- tich. "Among the areas the ASA will focus on throughout the year are the status of the still pending U.S. marine salvage regulations, responder immunity, and the salvors' role in environmental protection and maritime security. Our member's sal- vage response work in the hurricane dev- astated Gulf Region continues to be a pri- ority," he said. "The association owes a great debt of thanks to Richard Fairbanks, President, Titan, A Crowley Company, who served as ASA's President over the last two years. Dick's hard work, diligence, and critical guidance served our association and our industry well," Wittich said. ACL Appoints Mitchell American Commercial Lines Inc. appointed Rich Mitchell as Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy. Mitchell brings many years of business leadership, acquisition and strategic planning skills to the Company. He worked for more than 20 years with United Parcel Service of America, Inc. in positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the Uni- versity of Louisville and a Master in Busi- ness Administration degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Foundation Elects New Trustees The National Waterways Foundation has elected six new trustees at its recent meeting in October in Chicago, IL. They are Rev. Dr. Jean Smith , Execu- tive Director, Seamen's Church Institute (New York, NY); Ms. Teri Goodmann , Development Director, Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium (Dubuque, IA); Mr. Charles Jones , Chairman of the Board, Amherst/Madison Coal & Supply Company (Charleston, WV); Mr. Terry Becker , President, Riverway Co. (Min- neapolis, MN); Mr. Robert (Bobby) Guthans, (retired, formerly President and CEO, Midstream Fuel Service, Inc., Mobile, AL); and Mr. Robert Nichol , President, Moffatt & Nichol Engineers (Long Beach, CA). The goal of the National Waterways Foundation is to serve and protect Ameri- ca's waterways system. Through research studies, education and training programs, grants, forms and similar activities, the Foundation helps people understand how to maintain our waterways system, enhance its capabilities, and promote its value in the years ahead. Donjon Leads in Gulf Recovery Donjon Marine is serving as the lead salvage contractor for the Katrina/Rita Response as a result of its U.S. Navy Sal- NEWS Unbeatable Quality ISUZU FORD ROBIN VM NEWAGE LOMBARDINI GENERATORS • ENGINES • PUMPS • PARTS • SERVICE 1212 St. Charles St. Houma, LA 70360 Phone: 985-857-8000 / 800-960-0068 www.mlengine.com / sales@mlengine.com Circle 223 on Reader Service Card Rev. Dr. Jean Smith, Teri Goodmann, and Joe Pyne meet to discuss the National Waterways Founda- tion. DECEMBER MN2005 2(9-16).qxd 12/5/2005 3:36 PM Page 10
