Steven Putnam is Managing Director of PEI TECH LLC serving the global maritime, cruise, offshore and government services industries providing Aderco Advanced Fuel Treatment Solutions, Carbonex EU ETS Trading Management & FuelEU Maritime Services, and GT Wing Wind Propulsion Systems. His background includes USCG Unlimited Licensed Engineering Officer, US Naval Reserve Officer, and ten years working onboard LNG tankers, containerships and bulk carriers. For the past twenty years he has held executive leadership positions on the commercial side of the industry in sales, marketing and technical services. Steven is active in industry associations, including past President of the Houston Propeller Club Houston, IMarEST – Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, CIMAC, Green Marine, and Connecticut Maritime Association. Steve holds a Marine Engineering degree from Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University.