Maritime Operations Project Manager
John joined the Council in 2024. He grew up in Valdez and returned in the summers during college to work for Stan Stephens Cruises, including as a captain from 2005 to 2010. More recently, he earned a PhD in Physical Oceanography from the University of Washington. Before joining PWSCRAC, he worked as a Senior Research Scientist at the Polar Science Center specializing in Arctic Oceanography and participating in a variety of field campaigns from ships, aircraft and ice camps. His main hobbies are taking pictures of birds and other low-impact activities exploring the natural world.
Office Location: Valdez