Archives: Our Instructors

Sandra Mabry – A San Diego native, Sandra joined Maritime Institute in 2023 as Student Services Assistant, and in 2024 gained a new role as Credentialing Services Consultant.  She brings over 30 years of Front Desk, Customer Service and Administrative Assistance to our students and…
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Edgar Filio – Edgar joined MI in 2023 after having worked in Emergency Medical Services {EMS} and Fire Services for over 35 years.  He is a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) and was part of the San Diego City Metro Arson Strike Team for over 14…
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Aundra Lewis QMC USN (RET), joined Maritime Institute in May 2021. He is an instructor for ECDIS Navigation system, ARPA Radar, Able Seaman, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Personal Survival Techniques and various courses throughout the institute.  Aundra served in the U.S Navy for 23 years,…
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Allan W. Pedtke is a happily retired USN Damage Control Chief Petty Officer with 24 years of honorable service. He finished A.A.S. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and Heating in 1988. His ships include the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), USS McKee (AS-41), USS Russell (DDG-59), USS…
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Pat Johnsen joined the Maritime Institute in January, 2023 and combines maritime training activities with underway quality auditing of commercial ships and towing vessels. He is a 1966 graduate of the California Maritime Academy and a veteran of the Viet Nam War with over 2…
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Teri Jacobson was born in the Pacific Northwest and grew up in Portland, OR.  She attended the University of Oregon and graduated with a degree in Marketing with a Minor in English Literature.  She has lived in San Diego for over 30 years and has…
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Tracy Wimberly, EN1, USN (Ret), joined Maritime Institute after serving over 20 years in the Navy in the engineering department. Back on shore, Tracy was an instructor at SWOS LS NORFOLK , leading the Small Diesel Engine Overhaul School, where he became certified as a…
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Marc Rasmussen, Captain, USN (Ret) joined Maritime Institute after a very successful 40 year career in the U.S. Navy as a submariner, Navy Diver and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) diver. Marc served on two submarines (USS Salmon and USS Dolphin) before joining the diving community….
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