Key People
The team at Echo Marine, Ltd. is experienced with all types of
marine transportation. Our office is staffed by fellow family members
with a vested interest in the company's success, while our captains,
pilots and deckhands provide the knowledge, skills and experience required
to power our company forward.
Each crewmember holds a 150 tons master license as a minimum requirement, with several pilots holding unlimited master licenses. Our crews have also met or exceeded minimum standards in safety, security, "rules of the road," first aid, CPR awareness, drug awareness and simulator training.
Captain Tom Echols
- More than 50 years of experience in the pilot house
- Established a family-owned business now in its second generation of leadership
- Has a reputation for dependability
Tommy Echols
- Knowledgeable of today's marine requirements
- Board member of the American Waterways Operators
- Certified company security officer
- Who's Who in Executives & Businesses (multiple years)
- Involved in marine transportation since 1974
Rhonda Echols
- Safety officer
- Certified inspector with API and AWS
- Involved in marine transportation since 1979
Sherry Echols
- Accounts payable / accounts receivable
- Human resources and employee records
- Involved in marine activity since 1994