Donte Benton

Donte Benton is a marine industry professional with extensive experience in maritime operations. Currently serving as Captain at Orion Group Holdings, Inc. since March 2022, Donte previously worked as a Pilot at Diamond B Marine and held the position of Senior Lead Deckhand at Ingram Barge Company. Earlier roles include Steersman and Fleet Mate at Cheryl K Marine, Forklift Operator at Palmer Logistics, and various positions in materials handling and operations across several companies, including Precoat Metals and Emco Wheaton. In terms of education, Donte holds a Certificate in Steersman from Griffs Marine and a Certificate in Master of Towing/Radar from Houston Maritime Training, in addition to a Certificate in AutoCAD from Horn Drafting and CAD Center.