CLEVELAND, OHIO – CEO Joe Starck’s career at Great Lakes Towing has spanned 35 years, beginning in engineering and project management before advancing to CEO. Throughout his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern face of the 126-year-old company and solidifying its position as the leading provider of ship assist services on the U.S. Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway. Gregg Thauvette, President of Towing, and Tom Rigolo, President of Great Lakes Shipyard, will continue to oversee their respective
business lines, reporting to Great Lakes Towing’s board of maritime industry veterans, as will CFO Ken Kure.
“It has been an honor to lead Great Lakes Towing and the hard-working teams on shore and on the water,” said Mr. Starck. “I’m incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together and our unwavering commitment to operational excellence and safety, which are at the core of our business. Over the years, we have focused on maintaining and strengthening GLT’s role as the clear leader in the Great Lakes, with a dominant market position and a reputation for professionalism, performance, and reliability.”
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