President St. Lawrence Seaway Pilots. Association 1970-1975
President Rotary Club Miami Beach 1980.
Chairman Inner City Marine Project to interest Inner-City Youth to the marine industry 1984 to1990
Flotilla Commander US Coast Guard Auxiliary 2001
Chairman Miami Beach Waterfront Board 1995
President Marine Council of Florida 1991
President of John Gonzales Air Charter Service 1970 to 1975
Capella University Honor Society 2020
Represent Miami Harbor Pilot on Dade County Chamber of Commerce1990-1996
Navigated vessels into and out of the Port of Miami.
Piloted vessels transiting the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Licensed Unlimited Ocean Master
First Class Pilot:
St Lawrence Seaway
Port of Miami, Florida
-Piloted Approximately 1500 vessels on St Lawrence Seaway
-Piloted Approximately 18,000 vessels into and out of Port of Miami
Certified Expert Witness Vessel Management
Licensed Commercial Aircraft Pilot, Multi-Engine and Instrument Rated
Approximately 1100 hours flying time on License
Certified Coxswain and Boating Safety Instructor US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Needed a diversion so purchased Fein Violin, took violin lessons, and am learning to play violin