Ms. Beth Wilson-Jordan is completing her Master’s of Science Degree in Transportation Management at the State University of New York, Maritime College. She received her bachelors of Science Degree in Marine Transportation from the United State Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point where she also earned a U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate’s (unlimited Tonnage) License to navigate ships of any size on all oceans, and received commission as an officer in U.S. Navy Reserve. She is currently working for Trans-Tec Services an international fuel and lubricant brokerage and trading firm specializing in the sale, supply and transportation of fuel oil to the marine and aviation industries. Over 4 years with the firm she has held positions including operations, pricing and analyst, and lubricants manager to her recent promotion to Assistant Vice President of Sales and Supply. Prior to Trans-Tec, Ms. Wilson-Jordan gained first hand experience in barge, truck, and rail operations as a shipping supervisor at Allied-Signal’s manufacturing plant in Philadelphia. She also worked as a consultant for Booz, Allen & Hamilton’s International Trade practice where she contributed to marketing, strategic planning and economic impact studies for many port authorities. Prior to Booz, Allen & Hamilton, she was a research analyst with a defense contraction firm in Virginia. Ms. Wilson-Jordan lives in New York City with her husband, Lawrence, and 19-month-old Daughter, Alexandra.