Authors & Contributors

Heather Combs

Heather Combs is the newly appointed CEO of Ripple Operations and AdonisHR. She is a Global Executive, highly successful in fueling revenue growth through strategic alignment of product development with go-to-market strategy, business development, sales, marketing, and operational functions across diverse industries.

Rik van Hemmen

Rik van Hemmen is the President of Martin & Ottaway, a marine consulting firm that specializes in the resolution of technical, operational and financial issues.

Wendy Laursen

Wendy Laursen has 20 years of experience as a journalist. She has a Master of Science research degree in marine ecology as well as diplomas in journalism, communication and subediting.

Philip Lewis

Philip Lewis is Director Research at Intelatus Global Partners. He has extensive market analysis and strategic planning experience in the global energy, maritime and offshore oil and gas sectors.

Randy Lund

Capt. Randy Lund, MBA, NAMS-CMS, is a Senior Marine Risk Consultant with global insurer Allianz Commercial. Based in New York, Captain Lund is a former US Navy Reserve Commander (retired) and previously worked as a marine surveyor and marine accident investigator. He is a member of the Bristol, NY Volunteer Fire Dept. (interior smoke diver) and County Hazmat Response Team member.

Edward Lundquist

Edward Lundquist is a retired naval officer who writes on naval, maritime, defense and security issues. He is a regular contributor to Maritime Reporter and Marine Technology Reporter.

Pete McGuigan

Pete McGuigan is a Market Manager for Gas Turbine Filtration within the Filtration and Energy Solutions (FES) division of Parker Hannifin. Pete has published several papers, including at ASME and I-INCE.

Alisa Reiner

Alisa Reiner is a second-year Master of Environmental Management student at Yale, specializes in energy geopolitics, markets, and security, with experience in energy research and consulting.

Emily Shedal

Emily Shedal is the Communications Manager at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, where she oversees media relations, marketing, and strategic communications to engage and inform the public.