Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in fleet operations and management, currently serving as the General Manager for Northern California Operations at Matson, Inc., since April 2019. In this role, Sam oversees long-range fleet deployment, day-to-day scheduling, and freight management, ensuring efficient coordination while minimizing costs. Previous positions include Senior Fleet Operations Analyst and Supervising Buyer at Matson, as well as Assistant Area Manager and Purchaser at Sause Bros. Ocean Towing Co., Inc. Early career experiences involved hands-on roles in commercial roofing at Thompson Roof Co., internships at Shell Trading and Ports America, and military service as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Educational credentials include an MBA from Saint Mary's College of California and a Bachelor's degree in International Business & Logistics from the California State University Maritime Academy.