Marine Transportation Faculty

Steven Browne
Professor and Chair
Faculty since 2004

Email
707-654-1162
Simulation Center, Rm. 109

B.A., Computer Studies,
Northwestern University, 1989

M.E.M., Engineering Management,
Northwestern University, 1997

Master Mariner, Unlimited, Any Ocean

Tamara C. Burback
Maritime Vocational Instructor II
Faculty since 2015

Email
707-654-1223
Simulation Center, Rm. 215

B.S., Marine Transportation,
Cal Maritime, 2007

Master Mariner, Unlimited,  Any Ocean

Kevin Calnan
Lecturer
Faculty since 2017

Email
707-654-1260
Boathouse 104

Michael Dybvik
Assistant Professor
Faculty since 2021

Email
707-654-1206
Simulation Center, Rm. 209

B.Sc., Logistics and Intermodal Transportation, US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, 2010

Master, Self Propelled Vessels, Unlimited Tonnage

Britt T. Elliott
Maritime Vocational Instructor IV
Faculty since 1996

Email
707-654-1254
Simulation Center, Rm. 106

B.S., Nautical Industrial Technology,
Cal Maritime, 1981

B.S., Economics,
CSU Sacramento, 1989

Third Mate, Unlimited, Any Ocean

Master of Towing Vessels,
Designated T.O.A.R. Assessor

1600-Ton Master, Any Ocean

Peter J. Hayes
Professor
Faculty since 2001

Email
707-654-1290
Simulation Center, Rm. 201

B.S., Marine Transportation,
Texas A&M University at Galveston, 1988

M.A., Public and Private Management,
University of Houston, Clear Lake, 1999

J.D., Concord Law School, 2007

Master Mariner, Unlimited, Any Ocean

Valerie E. Holl McGowan
Maritime Vocational Lecturer
Faculty since 2013

Email
707-654-1154
Simulation Center, Rm. 235

B.S., Marine Transportation,
Cal Maritime, 2011

Third Mate, Unlimited,  Any Ocean

Nicholas Lewis
Maritime Vocational Lecturer-Professional
Faculty since 2016

B.S., Marine Transportation,
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 1993

Elizabeth McNie
Associate Professor
Faculty since 2017

Email
707-654-1237
Simulation Center, Rm. 202

B.S., Marine Transportation,
Cal Maritime, 1994

M.A. Psychology-Organization Development,
Sonoma State University, 2001

Ph.D. Environmental Studies, Certificate in Science and Technology Policy Research,
University of Colorado, Boulder, 2008

Second Mate, Unlimited Tonnage-Oceans

Rebecca Miller, M.D.
Lecturer
Faculty since 2017

B.A. Anthropology,
The Pennsylvania State University, 1997

M.A. Anthropology and Demography,
The Pennsylvania State University, 2000

M.D. Drexel University of Medicine, 2008

Emergency Medicine Residency, Temple University Hospital, 2011

Teaches DL 405- Shipboard Medical

Samuel Pearson III
Assistant Professor
Faculty since 2018

Email
707-654-1797
Simulation Center, Rm. 211

B.S. Nautical Science,
Maine Maritime Academy, 1991

M.S. Maritime Management,
Maine Maritime Academy, 1993

Chief Mate Unlimited, Any Ocean

Master 1600 Tons, Any Ocean

Dynamic Positioning Operator (Unlimited)

Master, Towing Vessel

Fred Reiman
Maritime Vocational Lecturer
Faculty since 2014

Email
707-654-1409
Boathouse, Rm. 104

B.A., Business Administration,
Seattle University, 1982

M.S., Transportation and Engineering Management
Cal Maritime, 2016

Master 500 Tons, Any Ocean

Mate 1600 Tons, Any Ocean

First Class Pilot, Tanapag Harbor, Saipan

William E. Schmid
Maritime Vocational Instructor IV
Faculty since 2000

Email
707-654-1235
Simulation Center, Rm. 203

B.S., Nautical Science,
Maine Maritime Academy, 1978

Master Mariner, Unlimited, Any Ocean

First Class Pilot, Hinchinbrook Entrance to
Rocky Point, AK

Louis Solana
Maritime Vocational Lecturer
Faculty since 2018

Email
707-654-1671
Simulation Center, Rm. 139

BS Nautical Industrial Technology, Minor Marine Transportation , California Maritime Academy 1978

Master Mariner , Unlimited , Oceans

Master of Towing Unlimited

Designated Examiner of Towing (DE)

Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) Surface Units

Dynamic Position Operator , Unlimited , N.I.

Associate Fellow Nautical Institute (AFNI)

Marisa Sutro
Maritime Vocational Lecturer
Faculty since 2015

Email
707-654-1257
Simulation Center, Rm. 235

B.S., Marine Transportation,
Cal Maritime, 2014

Third Mate, Unlimited, Any Ocean

Jordan Taylor
Assistant Professor
Faculty since 2021

Email
Simulation Center, Rm. 206

B.S., Marine Transportation,  Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 1997

Chief Mate Unlimited, Any Ocean

Margaret Ward
Assistant Professor
Faculty since 2018

Email
707-654-1672
Simulation Center, Rm. 213

B.A. Philosophy; Minor Economics
Northeastern University

M.S. International Transportation Management
SUNY Maritime College

Second mate, Unlimited, Any Ocean

Monique S. Watanabe
Maritime Vocational Lecturer
Faculty since 2014

Email
707-654-1256
Simulation Center, Rm. 235

B.S., Marine Transportation,.
Cal Maritime, 2010

Second Mate, Unlimited, Any Ocean