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Assistant Dean for Support Services

Commander David Pulis, P.E.

CDR Pulis has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Marine Engineering Systems and Marine Engineering respectfully. CDR Pulis also is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New York, and has an...

Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs

Dr. Susan C. Comilang

Dr. Susan Comilang brings over 20 years of experience in higher education teaching and administration to her new role as Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Her first appointment at USMMA in September 2015 was as Head of the...

Associate Dean for Faculty

Captain James R. Zatwarnicki Jr.

CAPT Zatwarnicki was born in Rahway, NJ and raised in Clark, NJ.  He currently resides in Hoboken, NJ.  CAPT Zatwarnicki graduated SUNY Maritime College in June, 2002 with a degree in Marine Transportation Management and actively sailed on his...

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