We're continuing to feature members of our club. If you'd like to be featured, please send a note to Jennifer Kifer, VP of Communications, at communications@propclubjax.com. This month, get to know Jim Wagstaff, TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico LLC.Propeller Club Member: Jim WagstaffCompany Name: TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico LLCTitle: VP OperationsEmail: jwagstaff@totemaritime.comWhere are you from/hometown?Sulphur, LouisianaIf not Jacksonville, how long have you lived in Jacksonville? Since 1987Briefly explain your job and major responsibilities:I have the honor to lead the land based operations group at Tote Maritime as the VP of Operations. I oversee and lead the Terminal Operations, Equipment, Inland, and Risk Management.How long have you worked at your current job?6 YearsWhat's your favorite part of your job?Watching people grow in responsibility and confidence in themselves.Any prior employment you'd like to share?I worked in the Carrier Transicold Network and was the 8th person in the world to pass the Master Refrigeration Technician program. I have had the opportunity to work at the rail, ocean terminals, vessels, and on airplanes.If you went to college, where did you go and what was your major/minor/degree?Technical Training at FSCJ and numerous leadership programs at UNF, Columbia, and Harvard schools of businessHow long have you been a member of the Propeller Club?This is my First Year as a member.Why did you join the club? Please also include your favorite thing about the Propeller Club.I have participated in many of the events as a guest, but felt as an executive of the organization, it was time to join the club to be able to put my finger on the pulse of the industry by being around the professionals involved with the club.Family/Significant Other/Pets?Susan (wife), Allison (daugther), and Grayson (son)What is your proudest moment/achievement?Personally, children graduating from College; Professionally, being chosen to be one of the executives of Tote Maritime Puerto RicoWhat is something unique about you that you'd like to share...hobby/hidden talent/award?If I'm not at work, I'm typically traveling to another hunting adventure. No real hidden talents; just a regular guy that loves the Lord, his country, the outdoors, and will be eternally grateful for the men and women that serve in the military.Anything else you'd like members of the club to know about you? I'm very proud to have played a part in the "LNG" revolution in Jacksonville.
El Faro Family Relief Fund
From ElFaroIncident.com:Over the last week, TOTE has received countless requests from individuals, mariners, customers, and communities all over the country asking how they support the families of the El Faro crew.TOTE has set up a fund in conjunction with the Seamen’s Church Institute, North America’s largest mariners service agency, to create a fund that will support the families and loved ones of the crew of the El Faro.Click here to read more and donate.
Oct. 9 letter from Club President Virginia Bailey re: El Faro
Dear Members and Friends,This week our city suffered a tragic loss. The crew of the El Faro served our community and Puerto Rico, and now it is our time to honor their contributions and their families and friends.As the needs of the families are provided, we will begin to explore the various ways we can assist, and we will share that info with you.I want to take this time to thank the men and women of the United States Coast Guard and U.S. Navy for their selfless efforts this past week and always.United, we continue to support our friends at TOTE and extend our prayers and friendship to their loved ones.Sincerely,Virginia BaileyPresident, Propeller Club of the United States – Port of Jacksonville
