lead technician
Drew Orr
Drew was born in Key West Florida and grew up in Central Florida. He has recently retired as Pilot Captain with the Brunswick Pilot Boat Corp. and his spent most of his career in the marine & auto industry. He has been with Mariner Marine Services since its inception and remains dedicated to providing top notch service to his customers.
Experience
Brunswick Pilot Boat Corp.
Brunswick, GA
Captain, 2006 – 2019
United States Army
Brunswick, GA
Infantry, 1998 - 2005
Mobilization and Training Equipment Site
Hinesville, GA
Heavy Artillery Electronics, 2003 - 2005
United States Navy
Kings Bay, GA
Quartermaster, 1990 - 1996
Education
COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice / Emergency Mgmt/ Homeland Security
Colorado Springs, CO
Related Licenses, Certifications & Training
200 GRT Master USCG Captain’s License with Towing Endorsement
200 GRT Master Captain’s License
40-hour Shipboard Firefighter Instructor Class
Search & Rescue Training
Piloting / Restricted Waters Advanced Navigation Course
Voyage Planning & Advanced Navigation Course
Dive Master / Rescue Diver Nitrox Certified
General Amateur Radio License / Ships Radio License
Apprentice, Marine repair tech
Hood Alee Shepherd
Hood grew up in Indiana, where even at a young age, she was obsessed with boats. Throughout her twenties she canoed for a living, guiding everywhere east of the Mississippi, into Canada, and was a team member in global expeditions. In her thirties, she turned to research and education in International Development, Poverty Alleviation, Women’s Empowerment, and Science / Environmental teaching. Now her focus is all things related to the Mariner’s life, completely understanding boat systems, and helping the people who love those boats. She has been living on her sloop “Symbiont”, an Endeavour 32’ in the Golden Isles, with her dog, since 2019.
Experience
Backcountry Expedition River Guide
Wilderness First Responder
Swift-Water Rescue Instructor
Significant offshore experience
Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA
Bachelor of Science: Sociology / Anthropology / Biology
Licensed in Secondary Education, Life Sciences
Evansville, IN
Related Licenses, Certifications & Training
50GRT Master’s USCG Captain’s License; Sail & Tow endorsements
SDI Open Water Scuba Dive Certification
Beginner NMEA 2000 Installer Training
LEAD Mechanic
Daniel Norfleet
Daniel was born in Brunswick, GA and grew up in Waynesville, GA, and spent the last 15 years in the mechanical field, from automotive and aerospace to missile assembly and the marine industry. He has always maintained a strong dedication to providing fast, dependable, and trustworthy service to his clients. As of late 2021, Daniel joined the Mariner Marine Services team and continues to provide that same great service.
“It’s not the destination so much as the journey, they say." - Captain Jack Sparrow
Experience
Brunswick Landing Marina
Brunswick, GA
Lead Technician, 2019-2021
Metson Marine Services Inc.
Kingsland, GA
Marine Welder, 2017-2019
Lockheed Martin
St Mary’s GA & Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Ballistic Missile Mechanic
Flight Test Weapons Systems, 2013-2017
United States Air Force
Misawa, Japan & Edwards AFB, CA
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist, 2007-2013