John Schmidt

John Schmidt is an experienced broker currently working at Ocean Solutions LLC since January 2018, specializing in commodities and commodity derivatives, including petroleum and metals. Prior to this role, John Schmidt served as a Tanker Derivatives Broker at GFI Group from November 2011 to October 2017 and undertook internships at McQuilling Partners, Inc. and OSG Ship Management, gaining valuable industry insights and operational knowledge. Earlier career experience includes working as an Ocean Lifeguard for the Town of Hempstead from June 2005 to September 2011. John Schmidt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Loyola University Maryland, complemented by study at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences in 2010.