Vane Brothers Leadership

Senior Financial executive with a proven track record of delivering value through strong leadership of Accounting, Treasury, Taxes, Legal and Risk Management and IT in the US and internationally. Strong business acumen accumulated as a member of senior management teams within commercial companies in Accounting and Finance and other capacities. An effective communicator and influencer: internally and externally; across functional boundaries; up and down an organization.

Core competencies include:

• Improving Profitability and Cash Generation through Cost and Working Capital Management.

• Working as a team player with excellent interpersonal, project management, negotiating and

problem solving skills.

• Highly developed analytical skills and intuition for “what good looks like” to identify, anticipate

and resolve critical issues early.

• Understands the challenges of working in a multi-location/multi-national environment

Significant expertise with:

• Project Management • Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Budgeting and Forecasting • Acquisitions & Partnerships

• Board Presentations • Contract Negotiation

• Process Improvement • Mentoring of Non-Financial Personnel

• Internal Controls • Negotiating Credit Facilities

• Cash Management • Multi-Location/Countries

Richard Abrahamsen is a Chief Engineer at Vane Brothers and is based in Newtown, Pennsylvania. He has worked as Leading Chief Petty Officer, Auxiliary Division at US Navy; Chief Engineer at Gateway Towing; and Warranty Supervisor at Volvo Powertrain. Richard attended Villanova University between 2010 and 2010.

Robert Glas is a Business Owner at Glas Navigation, LLC; Chief Mate / Relief Captain at Vane Brothers; and Vice President:Regulatory Affairs at Bouchard Transportation Co. and is based in United States. He has worked as Director:Compliance at Bouchard Transportation Co. and Port Captain / Port Engineer at Gateway Towing. Robert attended HAWSEPIPE.

Andrew DeMarco is a Chief Engineer at Vane Brothers and is based in New York City, New York. He has worked as USCG Licensed Engineer at Norfolk Tug Company. Andrew studied at Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School between 1980 and 1986.

Cuyler McChesney are an Assistant Chief Engineer at Vane Brothers and are based in Penfield, New York. They have worked as Founder and Project Manager at Maritime Society of Automotive Engineers Club; Education Staff at Rochester Museum & Science Center; and Sales Associate and Order Fulfillment at HOME DEPOT, INC.. Cuyler attended SUNY Maritime College between 2014 and 2018.

Fred Evans is a C/Eng at Vane Brothers and Chief Engineer at Vane Brothers and is based in Greater Philadelphia Area.

Gil Pruitt is a Chief Mate at Vane Brothers and is based in Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico. He has worked as Tugboat Mate at Steuart Transportation Company and Tugboat Captain at Express Marine Inc.

Jimmy Gardner is a Chief Engineer at Vane Brothers and is based in New York.

Sam Lawton are a President at Diesel Power Solutions LLC and Chief Engineer at Vane Brothers and are based in Tampa, Florida. They have worked as Marine Sales Representative, after market EMD Engines at Genertek International Corporation; Chief Engineer on 7200 hp, Invader Class EMD Tug at Crowley Liner & Logistics; and Relief Chief Engineer at Gulfcoast Transit Company.

Todd Helmey is a Chief Mate ATB at Vane Brothers and Captain at Vane Brothers and is based in Charleston, South Carolina.