Adrian joined the Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy, now Maritime Institute, on October 1^st, 2012, after 30 years of service in the United States Navy, having retired at the rank of Master Chief Engineman.  He is experienced and trained in all propulsion modes to include motor, gas turbine, and steam.  His active tours include USS Fletcher DD-992, USS Tortuga LSD-46, Fleet Training Center Norfolk, USS Falcon MHC-59, USS Defender MCMC-2, NETPDC Saufley Field, USS Mason DDG-87, and SWOS Norfolk.  As the East Coast Operations Manager, he oversees all Maritime and Wind Energy training for the Maritime Institute East division.