| Bob Desautel, President
Mr. Desautel has been the President of Global Seas LLC since its inception in 2001. He started his career fishing the North Pacific and Bering Sea in 1978 until 2000 and holds a USCG Captains 1600 ton Oceans License.
Mr. Desautel has been active in several organizations. He was a board member (1998-2001) and president (2000-2001) of the North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owner’s Association (NPFVOA) and also served as a Vice President and board member for United Catcher Boats, of which he is a founding member.
Mr. Desautel has worked tirelessly to improve safety in the commercial fishing and maritime industries since he began plying the water of Alaska. He has continuously found ways to improve efficiencies and quality through years of hard work and determination. |
| Walter Kuhr Jr., Vice President
Mr. Kuhr is a founder and Vice President of Global Seas LLC. He started fishing in 1977 and spent 24 years fishing in the Bering Sea. He captained his first fishing boat at the age of 19 and earned his USCG Captains License at the age of 24.
Mr. Kuhr is currently heading our South America Trawling and Crabbing Venture and Scalloping Project. He is also developing deep water King Crab Fishing in South America and Tree Farms for pulp use in Chile.
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| Greg Shuey, Operations Manager
Greg has been the Operations Manager for Global Seas since 2002. He currently manages all of our fishing and research vessels in and out of port. He ensures that all of our vessels are operating safely and efficiently and that we are compliant with USCG as well as all permits, regulationds and certificates.
Greg previously worked as an Operations Manager for US and Russian catcher processing companies in the Bering Sea and the Sea of Okhosk. He also has experience in processing supply sales and earned a BA in Business from the University of Washington. |
| Stan Frech, Port Engineer
Stan started with Global Seas in 2002 as our Port Engineer. He plans and coordinates the mantaince and repairs on all of our fishing and research vessels.
He previously worked as a Port Engineer for a fleet of eleven catcher processors and was Chief Engineer on Canadian catcher and fish transport vessels as well as on a Russian catcher processor. He attended the Marine University in Poland and received a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. |
| Megan Gale, Director of Marketing and Business Development
Megan recently joined Global Seas and manages inquiries and contacts for all of our research vessels. Megan also markets and maintains relations for the Mt. Mitchell and Global Seas. |
| Jonathan “Jeb” D.X. Towne, Controller
Jeb started with Global Seas in 2008 and is responsible for managing the accounting and finance functions within the company. The day to day accounting operations include executive reporting, managing external audits, cash flow forecasting and budgeting as well as tax reporting. On the finance side, Jeb provides investment analysis and due diligence for new and existing investments as the company continues to grow and build its portfolio. |
| Kathy Shepard, Senior Accountant
Kathy has over 30 years experience in bookkeeping and accounting. She has worked with Bob and Walter since 1986 and has worked for various fishing companies since 1979. She is active in the NW Woman’s Fisheries Association and held several board positions over the years. Kathy was also Treasurer for a non-profit Co-op of 7 years. She loves the commercial fishing and maritime industry because the people are unique and dynamic and there are many opportunities to excel. |
| Lil Kuhr, Purchase and Logistics Manager
Lil has been working with Bob and Walter since 1986. She currently is in charge of ordering parts, purchase orders, payables, and vendor correspondence. She has attended several NPFVOA seminars and has a degree in Accounting and Bookkeeping. |
| Traci Adams, Office Manager
Traci has been with Global Seas for over 5 years. She manages the day to day operations of the company as well as Human Resources for all of our employees. |
