Tom is a seasoned professional who has 30 years of leadership experience in broad areas of maritime to include marine safety, aids to navigation, law enforcement and contingency preparedness.   Following his career as a U.S. Coast Guard Officer, Tom served as Executive Director of the United Fisherman of Alaska for 4 years, a statewide commercial fishing organization representing 34 fishing groups whose membership includes over 10,000 fishermen. Tom currently compiles and disseminates Fishnotes, serves as an advocate for new and growing seafood and related businesses and operates his own Emergency Management, Maritime and Fisheries Consulting Business. Tom resides in Juneau, Alaska and can be reached at tomgemmellmca@ak.net.