As the Governor’s Maritime Sector Lead for the State of Washington, Joshua works as the liaison between maritime industry stakeholders, the Governor’s office, legislature and state agencies. As Director of Maritime he focuses on economic development, building public/private partnerships, and ensuring a 21st century workforce. In his role, Joshua managed the development of Washington State’s Strategy for the Blue Economy for a sustainable, decarbonized maritime industry alongside the development of a Maritime Innovation Center. He founded Washington Maritime Blue, an independent cluster organization to implement the state’s strategy and serves as the Board Chair. Joshua serves on multiple Boards and Advisory Committees supporting maritime and ocean clean technology, innovation and ocean literacy. Before joining the Department of Commerce in 2015, Joshua served as Director of the Washington Maritime Federation and brings extensive maritime industry experience to his position. During his career, he has developed a successful record of leadership in a number of positions including: Maritime Sector Business Development Manager for the Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County; Program Director and Marine Operations Manager at The Evergreen State College; and E3 Regional and Network Coordinator for the Environmental Education Association of Washington
Joshua earned a master’s degree from Antioch University Seattle in Participatory Planning. He is also a licensed and professional Merchant Mariner having worked in the towing industry and aboard traditional sailing ships as platforms for education and training, including nearly ten years as Captain and Restoration Project Manager of the historic schooner Adventuress. He lives in Seattle, WA raising his children as sailors and stewards with his wife Miranda.