Robert Butts was named Manager, Fuels, July 25, 2016. He is responsible for expanding Pivotal LNG's sales, marketing, and business development within the maritime and aerospace industry in the United States. Robert uniquely developed 26 years of leadership, management, and maritime specialty knowledge while he served the United States Coast Guard (USCG). As a Marine Safety Officer, he led and managed regulatory compliance programs responsible to verify safety, security, and environmental compliance with domestic and international law & regulations governing the marine transportation system, port operations, offshore oil & gas exploration and passenger vessel operations. Robert led, managed, and taught the USCG marine casualty investigation process at the agencies Marine Safety School. During which time, he participated in the joint agency investigation of the DEEPWATER HORIZON marine casualty. While serving in Jacksonville, Florida, his responsibilities included offering advice and guidance to USCG Captain of the Port(s), Maritime Stakeholders, and LNG industry representatives of federal regulations & policy governing siting, risk, and operation of LNG waterfront facilities, simultaneous vessel operations, use, and transportation of LNG as a marine fuel.