Sal is CEO for APCT, and is a member of the APH Executive Management Team. He graduated from the State University of New York Maritime College in 1977, with Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Transportation Management, a commission as Ensign in U.S. Navy, a license as Third Mate Oceans Unlimited Tonnage, and a Master’s license for 1600 GRT Vessels.

Upon graduation, he sailed in various licensed deck officer positions, including Master, with American Export Lines and Interstate & Ocean Transport until 1983, when he moved to Tampa to join the shore staff of Maritrans as Port Captain. He held numerous professional, management and executive positions in Safety and Vessel Operations. Sal became Vice President of Maritrans in 1990.

Sal became Vice President of TECO Transport in 1994 responsible for the operations and company financial performance.

In 2004, he became President and Chief Operating Officer of TECO Transport, later selling the fleet to United Maritime Group. He became President and Chief Executive Officer for the United Maritime Group with management responsibility for three distinct operating fleets.

In 2010, he retired from the United Maritime Group and formed Charlie Echo Group in Tampa Florida. He now works as a subject matter expert and consultant for Business Development, leadership training, risk management and litigation support.

In 2014, he and APH agreed to terms for him to head up APCT and is leading this project with PPHTD.