(Vallejo, California – April 27, 2018) – Dr. Donald Maier, dean of the Loeb-Sullivan
School of International Business & Logistics at Maine Maritime Academy, has been named
the first dean of Cal Maritime's School of Maritime Transportation, Logistics, and
Management.
At Maine Maritime, Maier was directly responsible for the creation of the online
graduate program and accreditation efforts for the School. Under his leadership, the
School designed a Logistics Lab to provide students more hands-on learning opportunities.
Prior to joining Maine Maritime, Maier launched his full-time academic career at
the University of St. Francis in Illinois in 2004. In 2009, he received the University's
Excellence in Teaching Award and the Alumni Board Presidential Award.
His professional career included roles in logistics and supply management teams at
FedEx, Office Depot, Penske Logistics, Monsanto, and Merisant, as well as consulting
for Alliance Shipper's on the U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership Program. At
Merisant's only U.S. facility, he was instrumental in the strategic design and leadership
of the North American logistics operation both domestic and international.
"Dr. Maier's extensive experience in industry, higher education, and specifically
at Maine Maritime Academy will be invaluable as we reorganize and seek to create synergies
between our Marine Transportation and Business Administration majors," said Dr. Susan
Opp, Cal Maritime's Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
"In today's competitive college market, students have many institutions to choose
from," said Maier. "Yet, Cal Maritime offers programs in very niche areas that provide
students more opportunities for careers in high demand. Every company needs professionals
to manage their business and logistics operations. Plus, since 80% of goods are transported
by sea, combining the marine transportation and logistics programs creates even more
opportunities for our students."
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ABOUT CAL MARITIME
Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy is the only degree-granting
maritime academy on the West Coast. Located in Vallejo, California, the campus offers
undergraduate degrees that prepare students for careers in engineering, transportation,
international relations, business, and global logistics. Cal Maritime also offers
a master’s degree in Transportation and Engineering Management, as well as a number
of extended learning programs and courses.