Kevin Kiefer

About Kevin Kiefer

Extensive experience in the marine safety, security, and environmental protection industry with a proven record of delivering results. Leads teams in analyzing organizational requirements and developing solutions that successfully adapt with fluctuating resources, mission objectives, and environments.

Experience

1. Chief, Office of Waterways and Ocean Policy

   U.S. Coast Guard

   Jan 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Responsible for Ocean and Transportation Policy, Waterways Management, Great Lakes Pilotage, Domestic and Polar Icebreaking, and International Ice Patrol. Develops national policy for Captain of the Port (COTP) authorities, Marine Transportation System (MTS) goals, and other issues such as harmonizing waterways usage with autonomous vessels, marine events, and waterborne space launch and reentry operations. Supervises the administration of the Great Lakes Pilotage program and serves as the Designated Federal Officer for the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee. Coast Guard representative/liaison to the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System, Marine Board, Transportation Research Board, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Education

• US Coast Guard Academy

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Marine Engineering

  1985 — 1989

• University of Michigan

  Master of Engineering (MEng), Manufacturing Engineering

  1996 — 1998

• University of Michigan

  Master of Science (M.S.), Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• National Security
• Command
• Homeland Security
• Contingency Planning
• Military Operations