Justin Dion, Director – Waterfront Campus
Dion joined OCC from the East Coast, bringing valuable experience as a maritime professional on United States Navy and government cargo vessels. Licensed as a U.S. Coast Guard Master 1600 GRT and Second Mate Unlimited, he brings practical experience from the maritime industry.
For over eight years, Dion served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy, where he held positions as the Strike Warfare Officer on USS Howard (DDG 83), Navigator on USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) and as a case manager for the Navy Wounded Warrior program. Following his active duty service, he began sailing as a civilian mariner for Crowley Maritime Corporation, where he worked as 3rd Officer on board USNS Stockham (T-AK-3017).
Dion’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the United States Naval Academy and a master’s degree in business administration from Boston College.
Maegen Higgins, Administrative Assistance
Sheri Crowe, Project Coordinator
Janice Alfrey, Registration Services
Italia De La Rosa, Administrative Specialist for Sailing Center
Katie Iavelli, Office Assistant