Owen J. Doherty assumed duties as Director for the Office of Security in May 2007, after serving for three years as Special Assistant to the Maritime Administrator. As Director, he is responsible for central coordination of all activities regarding maritime security including policy development, technology implementation, and operations. Prior to transferring to the Maritime Administration (MARAD) Headquarters in 2004, he served as the MARAD Liaison Officer to the United States Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. During his 16 years with MARAD, he worked in the San Francisco office as a Marine Surveyor before being promoted to Staff Shipping Representative responsible for the budget for 25 Government Owned-Contractor Operated Ready Reserve Force vessels. Mr. Doherty is a Captain in the United State Navy Reserves and received a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in 1995.