Chris Dugas

Chris Dugas has extensive experience in the maritime industry. Chris began their career as an Asst. Operations Manager at Gulf Fleet, LLC in 2008, where they managed logistics, personnel, and operations for an 18 vessel fleet. Chris then joined International Marine, LLC in 2011 as an Operations Manager, overseeing a 64 vessel fleet in support of oil and gas exploration. In 2012, they became an Operations Manager at Dale Martin Offshore, LLC, managing a fleet of inland tugboats and deck barges. From 2014 to 2016, Chris worked as an Operations Manager at Gulf Resource Management, overseeing a 9 vessel fleet in support of oil and gas exploration. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President Operations at Federal Marine Terminals, Inc., where they are responsible for managing daily terminal and stevedoring operations in the Port of Lake Charles.

Chris Dugas attended St. Thomas More Catholic High School from 1998 to 2001. Chris then pursued a degree in Finance with a focus on Accounting and Finance at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 2001 to 2007.