Matt Gasparich oversees the daily operations of the company and leads our sales team.  He communicates customer feedback from training managers around the world, serving as the bridge between our customers and creative production staff. 

Matt is an active member of the Seattle Propeller Club, the Global Maritime Education and Training Association (GlobalMET) and serves as the President of the Fremont Neighborhood Council. 

Hal manages our creative production, marketing communications, and custom services.

Since the formation of Maritime Training Services in 1994, Hal has served as writer, producer and host of the Maritime Safety Series, now numbering over 40 titles. During this remarkable collaboration Calbom has interviewed hundreds of subject matter experts from U.S. Coast Guard Captains to officers and crews manning working vessels. His production approach is reality-based and documentary-style, based on extensive research and face-to-face networking with maritime professionals worldwide.

Hal began his professional career as a news anchor and producer. He is a graduate of Harvard College and holds a Masters Degree from the University of Exeter, England.

Phil is an art director, video editor, cinematographer, and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. 

Before MTS, Phil directed, photographed and edited a variety of news and documentary productions for Seattle’s NBC affiliate, KING 5, winning nine local Emmy Awards.

He is responsible for all aspects of pre- and post-production of video projects of any scale – from thirty second spots to hour long, multi-faceted training programs.  Phil also leads the creative process by directing graphic artists and set designers.

As a Nuclear Machinist Mate with the US Navy, Rito was stationed in Everett, Washington and served in the Middle East and during the SE Asia Tsunami relief effort. His experience, both in the engineering spaces and as a "Chief of the Watch" for pier security, has made him a commodity in our technical review process which is a part of every one of our programs.

He graduated from the Art Institute of Seattle with a degree in digital film making, with a focus on writing, editing, and directing. He has recently taking over the role of web content coordinator.

Since 2003 Arai-san has represented MTS in Japan and is well-regarded for his experience and knowledge in the industry.

Before MTS, Arai-san was an officer for a K-Line ship and served Ship Agency Business in Yokohama and Tokyo for 28 years as a marine superintendent, general manager of liner/tramper services and shipping representation services for Senwa Shipping Agency.

Rick New is a website and web-application developer with 10 years of experience building commercial websites. He has developed a broad spectrum of sites, including for import-export manufacturing, hedge-fund management, legal-consulting and digital film. Rick has worked with MTS for 5 years.

Rick's work doesn't stop with the technical side of web development. He understands how content, design and implementation help reflect the business owner's connection to his or her product or service.