A senior executive with 30 years of maritime experience, Jeff Dixon was named President of TOTE Services in January 2019. In this role, Jeff leads a team that oversees a fleet of more than 25 vessels, including the world’s first LNG-fueled containerships, the nation’s first LNG bunkering barge, and numerous Military Sealift Command and U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) vessels operating around the world.
TOTE Services has grown significantly under Jeff’s leadership, particularly in new construction, where he has been instrumental in defining and implementing the Vessel Construction Manager framework. In 2019, TOTE Services was awarded a $1.5 billion five-ship contract from MARAD to manage the construction of a new class of vessel, the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV), which provides world-class training for America’s future mariners.
Before to his promotion to President, Jeff was Vice President overseeing the Government and Commercial portfolio. He joined TOTE Services following a 27-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard, service as Commander, Sector Jacksonville.
Jeff serves on the boards of directors for the National Cargo Bureau and United Seaman’s Services and as a trustee of the Coast Guard Foundation. He is a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, and holds a Bachelor of Science in management and economics and a Master’s in Public Administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Jeff and his wife, Julie, reside in Jacksonville, Florida, and have three children.