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Leadership

Maritime Administration Key Government Officials

Stephen M. Carmel

Stephen M. Carmel - Administrator 

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Anthony Ffisher

Anthony Fisher - Chief of Staff

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Sydney Plante Headshot

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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https://www.maritime.dot.gov/office-administrator/key-personnel/deputy-associate-administrator-commercial-sealift

Melinda Simmons-Healy - Associate Administrator for Administration 

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Douglas McDonald

Douglas McDonald - Office of Policy & Plans Director 

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Cam 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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Other Key Personnel

Kristen Amarosa - Legislative Affairs Officer

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Last updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2026