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Leadership

Maritime Administration Key Government Officials

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Stephen M. Carmel - Administrator

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Mark D. Johnson - Deputy Administrator

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Tony Fisher

Anthony Fisher - Chief of Staff

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Sydney Plante

Sydney Plante - Acting Associate Administrator for Strategic Engagement

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Bill Paape

Bill Paape - Associate Administrator for Ports and Waterways

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David Heller

David Heller - Associate Administrator for Business and Finance Development

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Corey Beckett

Corey Beckett - Associate Administrator for Budget and Programs

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Melinda Simmons-Healy

Melinda Simmons-Healy - Associate Administrator for Administration

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Douglas McDonald

Douglas McDonald - Office of Policy & Plans Director

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Cameron Gore

Cameron V. Gore - Deputy Chief Counsel

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Shashi Kumar

Dr. Shashi Kumar - Deputy Associate Administrator for National Coordinator for Maritime Education and Training

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Kristen Amarosa - Legislative Affairs Officer

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Last updated: Wednesday, September 23, 2026