Archives: Our Instructors

Amanda Lewis joined Maritime Institute in November 2024, bringing with her a background in maritime education support from her time at Compass Courses Maritime Training. Along the way, she has had the chance to work in educational, medical, and service settings, experiences that have shaped…
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Mark Humburg joined the Maritime Institute in September 2024 as its Director of Finance.  In September 2025, he was promoted to VP of Finance and Administration.  He holds a Master of Professional Accountancy from the University of California, San Diego, as well as a Master…
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Welcomed aboard in 2023, Brian Hennessy is the Regional Manager for Maritime Institute’s Pacific Northwest operations, overseeing training delivery, facility management, and instructor support across Washington State. A retired U.S. Coast Guard officer with 20 years of service, he spent eight years underway on cutters…
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Nicholas works full-time in the charter boat tourism industry in Maui Hawaii, and brings operational relevance to teaching the 100 ton course. Holding Italian, New Zealand, and US citizenships, he’s been able to work and live in Western Europe, Southern Pacific, Southeast Asia, and has…
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A United States Navy veteran who retired as a Senior Chief Electrician after 26 years of service, he specialized in maintaining and repairing complex electrical systems aboard steam, diesel, and gas turbine ships. His career reflects deep technical expertise developed in demanding, mission-critical environments. In…
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Mr. Abrams is the owner and CEO of Maritime Institute (MI), the largest provider of US Coast Guard certified training courses for both military and civilian mariners in the United States. Mr. Abrams acquired Training Resources Limited and Maritime Institute in 2018 and merged them…
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Sarah’s career started in 1989 as a Cadet at Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG), which is also the Texas Maritime Academy. Her commercial sailing endeavors included work on supply boats, tugs, landing crafts, high-speed catamarans, seismic, hydrographic, and fisheries research vessels from the Gulf…
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Greg joined the Maritime Institute crew in January 2025. He served in the USARNG and the U.S. Coast Guard for 29.5 years. He was a Boatswain’s Mate Master Chief and Command Master Chief. His primary background includes Maritime Law Enforcement, Emergency Response, Heavy Weather Search…
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Leanne joined Maritime Institute in October 2023 as the Student Services Associate at our Everett, WA location. Originally from Ridgecrest, CA, Leanne brings a unique blend of marketing experience and passion for administrative work to her role. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from…
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