Eric King has been involved in the maritime industry for over 30 years. During his career, he has supported organizations engaged in the management of oceanographic research vessels, ocean salvage fleets, and marine construction platforms, as well as ensuring maritime regulatory compliance with domestic and international laws while an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. … Continued
Stian has bachelors in Marine Biology and a Masters in Marine Science from the University of California at Santa Cruz. He started his career as a sub-tidal marine ecologist and laboratory manager before transitioning over to research vessel science support in 2000. Stian spent twelve years with the United States Antarctic Program’s Marine Division serving … Continued
Nic Bingham has pursued a career in technical research and development, specializing in design of electrical systems for extreme environments. He has spent months at sea supporting and maintaining pressure-tolerant electronics dived to the deepest trenches of the world ocean, and conducted three missions to upgrade autonomous solar-diesel plants supporting radio telescopes on the high … Continued
Andy brings over 30 years of experience working in a wide variety of mechanical systems and project development on vessels, both domestic and abroad. Prior to joining SOI, Andy was a Port Engineer for Lindblad Expeditions for about 25 years, having been with that company since it’s infancy. Andy has a Bachelor of Science degree … Continued
Errol Campbell is Science Support Services Senior Manager for Schmidt Ocean Institute. He joined the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) as an indentured apprentice Mechanical Fitter Turner 1983-87 at Rosyth Royal Dockyard, Scotland UK. He attended Lauder College studying City & Guilds and ONC in Plant Maintenance & Mechanical Engineering, remaining with the MOD in various … Continued
Debra joined SOI in October 2017 as the Operations Administrator, which includes supporting Cruise Planning and Crew Management. With over 20 years of experience as a business owner, Debra brings with her strong management / organizational skills. Debra was a crew member aboard the M/V Thea Foss based out of Seattle, Washington, as Purser, Medical … Continued
Tom joined Schmidt Ocean Institute in July of 2015. He brings 23 years of experience in the cruise ship industry. Most of that was with Lindblad Expeditions, where he worked onboard in the deck department for several years, before transitioning in 2001 to their operations office in Seattle as a purchasing and logistics specialist. He … Continued
Emily Keyes joined Schmidt Ocean Institute in 2024, bringing nearly a decade of experience in procurement within the cruise ship industry. She is responsible for overseeing the procurement of critical supplies, equipment, and services necessary to support R/V Falkor (too) expeditions. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies & Maritime Affairs from California … Continued
Rebecca Schandl has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Prior to working at Schmidt Ocean Institute, she was the senior buyer supporting a fleet of tuna purse seiners in the Western and Eastern Pacific. Rebecca has a wealth of experience handling procurement and logistics for vessels including vendor management and warehouse support.
