Frederick (Rick) Titcomb, president
In his role as president of Maritime Training Services, Rick Titcomb has traveled to the world's shipping capitals to listen to industry concerns. By building relationships with operators of some of the largest fleets in the world, he's learned how the best make safety and training an everyday part of their routines.
Before helping to form MTS in 1994, Titcomb worked as a financial analyst for a regional bunker fuel reseller, performed trade finance functions for a major international bank and worked in the capital markets area of a regional financial institution.
It is his job to ensure a high level of service, and to work with marine experts who share their knowledge - and often their ships as locations - to ensure the authenticity of MTS training products.
Titcomb served in the U.S. Air Force Security Service from 1973 to 1977 as an Arabic linguist. He followed his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado with an MBA from the University of Washington and worked for Pacific Northern Oil, a marine fuel oil reseller.
He enjoys the global aspect of working with clients in the shipping industry, and he recognizes the challenge and importance of keeping crews well trained.
Terry Bergman, Vice President and Technical Director
Marine safety has been at the top of Terry Bergman’s concerns for most of his career. Bergman, vice president and technical director at Maritime Training Services, spent 15 years in the management, operation and design of marine oil facilities where hazard prevention was imperative.
Understanding the needs of commerce and government, he worked closely with Washington State’s Department of Ecology and former Office of Marine Safety on regulations affecting oil facilities and bunkering. He has assisted in the creation of Oil Spill Response and Prevention Plans as consulting engineer for a variety of organizations.
Bergman is a registered Professional Engineer in Washington, Oregon and California and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington. He has a Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley.
One of his great skills is interpreting safety information and regulations in ways that are easily understood. He wants the instructional information he provides to mariners to serve the same role as fire drills – making the right steps automatic in an emergency.