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We promote personal responsibility and awareness, life-saving and safety-at-sea skills, environmental responsibility and awareness, and maritime and equal opportunity for aspiring professional mariners.
What we do
We put people to work through USCG-approved maritime training.
Who we serve
Public and private high school systems
Secondary or post-secondary degree-granting institutions
Eligible persons wishing to attain a USCG Merchant Marine Credential (MMC) or USCG-approved training
Seafarers already holding an MMC who wish to maintain or upgrade their maritime credentials
Mission
To provide pathways to maritime opportunities through USCG-approved training and job placement.
Values: F.I.R.S.T.
Fair
We will never discriminate. The Academy shall admit students or trainees of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities provided.
Integrity
Always. In all of our training and business dealings, we will ensure we say what we do and do what we say.
Respected
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we will strive for a reputation of reliability and consistency with our students, trainees, and partners.
Safety first
We will always put safety first. In or out of the classroom, the Academy will always ensure a priority in the safety of our students and trainees.
Training
Excellence. The academy will always endeavor to provide the best in maritime training and academic programs through partnering with outstanding recognized institutions and implementing continual improvement.
Our Instructors
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Michael Bacher
Captain
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Captain Dave Johansen
Captain
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Randy Brown
Captain
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Mike Harkreider
Captain
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Holly Graf
Captain
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Richard Madden
Captain
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Matt Giovannoni
Chief Engineer
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Douglas Turner
Chief Engineer
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Steven Moneymaker
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Edgar Johnson
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Glenn Policare
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Ignasio Fejaran
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Tamara Hiura
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Katsuyoshi Uchima
Our Staff
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Captain Michael Bacher
Executive Director
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Captain Dave Johansen
VP Operations
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Kim Sosa
Program Director
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Frances Ada
Office Manager
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Jolina Brel
Academic Advisor
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Ray Alvarez
Curriculum Admin
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Ryder Alvarez
Curriculum Administrator
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Judd Palacios
Maintenance Supervisor
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Francisco Villagomez
Transportation Coordinator
Our Trustees
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Captain Dave Johansen
President
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Kody Skvaril
Vice President
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Captain Tehani Kirby
Secretary
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Captain Cecilio Raiuliulipiy
Treasurer
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Honorable Diego Benavente
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Honorable Ramon Tebuteb
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Robert Bracken
Rest in Peace Bob, WPMA will miss your guidance.
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Captain John Salas
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Mr. Paul Blas
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Dr. "Sam" Young
We believe in promoting, establishing, and participating in education and training programs that will encourage students to engage in self-sustaining careers in both the Merchant Marines and military services.
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