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Meet the Staff at Diversified Marine Services
A year round full time staff of experienced craftsman perform all repair services in-house.
Employees are selected for their specific marine skills and knowledge and are continuously educated and trained within the maritime
industry. Diversified Marine Services Inc. is dedicated to providing professional yacht services throughout the Annapolis and
Chesapeake Bay areas. Each technician works closely with yacht owners to assure that every detail of the job order is completed to
USCG and ABYC standards. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority.
Skilled areas include: Plumbing, electrical, electronics, mechanical, structural, yacht carpentry, application of industrial
coatings and yacht maintenance.
Current staff include:
Born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland, I became interested in the marine industry during my junior year at Annapolis High
School. After attending both private and public schools, I started working at various marinas from Baltimore, Washington DC,
Eastern Shore to Annapolis.
My marine experience literally started from the bottom up - sanding, painting, cleaning and gradually progressed into the
technical aspects of marine repair: electrical, mechanical, electronics and underwater maintenance. I established my first
local marine service business in 1981 which was located at the Bert Jabin Yacht Yard. I then moved onto a new marine business
venture in 1991 opening "Diversified Marine Services Inc. and Annapolis Diving Contractors". As of early 2009, "Annapolis
Diving Contractors" was sold to focus on the growth and development of Diversified Marine Services, Inc.
Our goal is to bring affordable marine repairs, installations and restoration to the Annapolis area while maintaining the
highest degree of skill, experience and professionalism.
I was born and raised in Germany. After a 4 year apprenticeship as a Aircraft Sheet-metal Mechanic and a stint in the German
Army, I moved to sunny southern California to pursue my dream to work on WWII vintage aircraft. I had the privilege to work as
Project manager for several Award winning aircraft for Astronaut Frank Borman. Employment with several renowned Restoration
Shops and Museums followed. Team member on a multitude of restoration Projects for the Flying Heritage Collection owned by
Paul Allen of Microsoft fame.
After 26 years in the aviation industry, my family and I moved to the Annapolis in 2005, where I found employment with
Diversified Marine Services. As Operations Manager I continue to strive for the total satisfaction of our customers. Continued
education and Certifications with ABYC and Marine Manufacturers have enabled me to stay on top of new technology and processes.
I graduated from the Calhoun MEBA Engineering School in 1979 with my USCG Marine Engineers License. It was a 3 year trade
apprenticeship program run by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, the oldest union in the USA.
After graduating I moved to New Orleans where I worked as a licensed Marine Engineering Officer aboard US flag merchant ships
until 2006, when I retired. In the early years between jobs aboard ships, I also worked at Avondale Shipyard as a Ship
Operating Engineer, commissioning newly built vessels,
in the Gulf of Mexico oil field aboard drill ships and support vessels and on various boats on the Mississippi River.
The last 15 years I was Permanent First Engineering Officer and Relieving Chief Engineer on the M/V Sulphur Enterprise, a
600 ft long fully automated, diesel powered molten sulphur tanker. During all that time I took many courses and attended
seminars on all aspects of the maritime industry. Some fields covered include electrical, electronics, automation and
computers, diesels, air conditioning and refrigeration.
Since starting at Diversified Marine Services in February of 2007, I have completed the ABYC Standards Certification and
Electrical Certifications.
Born and raised in Butler, Pennsylvania, Cheri migrated to the maritime industry after working for USAIR for eighteen years.
Cheri operates and maintains the “shop office” located at Bert Jabin yacht yard.
Responsibilities include data entry, material pick up, communication and banking. Cheri enjoys interacting with our clients,
vendors and technicians.
Cheri has four children, “Zeke”, a 100 lb black lab mix, “Kendal B. Jackson”, a 70 lb Golden retriever, “Bo”, a 17 lb grey
and white cat and “Panther”, a problem child.
I grew up on the Shenandoah river, on a small farm in northern Virginia. I became interested in woodworking and everything
mechanical as a child working with my grandfather in his shop building and repairing things for pay at the age of ten.
My interest in boats started with my first trip down river on an old tandem canoe. Later I was able to work on a river boat
in Laughlin NV as a deck hand where I was given my first introduction to marine mechanics. I was soon trusted with all of
the boats maintenance needs.
While in NV I began to study the art of boat building hoping to someday build a boat of my own. That dream was realized a
few years later while I had my own woodworking business in Baltimore. I ended up building two boats for myself and several
others for customers.
During this time I acquired my first project boat, a 46' cold molded cutter which I have lovingly restored over the past
three years. In 2008 I went to work for e yacht builders, and quickly earned the position of lead boat wright in charge
of all phases of the construction of their 33' day sailors.
I have become an avid sailor of the Chesapeake and I am now beginning to learn of the joys of motor cruising as well, as
I have recently acquired a 1961 55' Chris Craft Constellation which is home for myself and my family. I have only recently
begun working for Diversified Marine in December of 2009. I was drawn to this company by their impeccable reputation and
the quality of their work. I have already learned a great deal from my esteemed coworkers and hope to get my ABYC
certifications very soon.
Born and raised in St. Pete Tampa Florida for 43 years, Bill brings to Diversified Marine an extensive boat building array of
experience.
Prior work history includes: Catalina and Intrepid manufacturing plants, Cooper marine - building 65+ foot commercial vessels,
warranty work for Stamas, Pursuit, Mariner and Viking yachts.
Bill resides in Grasonville, Maryland with his wife and has four children.
Bill manages the industrial coatings application, fiberglass and gel coat repairs and the yacht restoration department.
 After recently relocating from the Southern Chesapeake Bay, it is my great pleasure to have the opportunity to live and work in the Annapolis area - "Yacht Town, USA".
My boating experience started at the age of four, sailing with my Dad on Lake Michigan. As early as age 12 I worked in my father's
shop, the Chas. Ulmer Sail Loft in Chicago, Ill.
In 1980, I worked as a Hull Technician in the United States Navy. While in Hawaii at the Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit1, I had the opportunity to work on many types of Navy dive boats and ship systems,
working on anything from hull repairs and engine maintenance.
For the past 20 years I have worked as a contractor to the D.O.D. and Homeland Security in the Electronics Field, primarily in the Communications and Systems Integration on board Naval and Coast Guard Vessels. I am skilled in all phases of the installations, including certified welding, pipe fitting ,electronics, fiber optic, and QA. And Non Destructive Testing
In addition to my 40 years of experience on and around the waters and seas of the earth, I am an ABYC Certified Std. Technician with 185 hrs. of class, lab and, field studies at Chapman's School in the field of Yacht and Small Craft Surveying. Currently I am studying for my Coast Guard Captains License.
In my spare time I enjoy sailing and maintaining our 1965 N' East 38 LeComte sailboat with my wife Diane and daughter Sara.
My most important goal is keeping you, your family and friends safe and having fun on the water.
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