Dave graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation. After graduation, he served in the US Navy Reserve, eventually reaching the rank of LCDR, and sailed aboard ocean-going tankers with Maritime Overseas Corp, attaining his Chief Mate license for vessels of unlimited tonnage. He then attended the University of Plymouth in the UK, graduating with a Master of Science in International Shipping. He has been a broker ever since and a member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers since 1997. He has been with Dietze since 1998 and became a managing member in 2006. Dave was recently named Managing Member in 2012.

Paul majored in Business Administration at Concordia College in Bronxville, NY. Paul joined Dietze as a crude broker in 1996, eventually becoming a partner in 2006.

Vanessa worked at Braemar Seascope India Pvt. Ltd. From 2004 to 2009, New Delhi, in operations prior to moving to spot broking including 4 months internship with Braemar Seascope Ltd, London. From 2009-2012 Vanessa was a broker at Odin Marine Inc., She joined Dietze and Associates in 2012.

Alther has a Diploma in Marine Transportation from the University of Cebu – Maritime Education and Training Center). He earned a Chief Mate Unlimited gross tons upon oceans license – STCW / (D2-0047041). He worked in Marine and Commercial Tanker Operations Assistant at Sanko Kisen (USA). Alther also sailed as a Licensed Officer onboard international sea-going tankers, product carriers and dry cargo ships. Alther joined Dietze in 2014.

Kevin graduated from the US Merchant Marine Academy in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. After graduating, Kevin served in the US Naval Reserve and sailed aboard US Flagged vessels (Tankers / Ro/Ro) from 1992 to 1998, ultimately obtaining his Chief Engineer’s License for vessels of unlimited tonnage. Kevin then attended the University of Plymouth, UK, graduating in 1999 with a Master of Science in International Shipping. He then joined M.J.L.F. as a product broker and became head of the clean desk in 2005. In 2008 Kevin started the clean desk at Dietze, and overseas / manages Dietze Products LLC.

Nick has been with Dietze Products since 2011. He is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point) with a BS in Marine Transportation. After graduation, Nick sailed for 3 years on various types of vessels in the Offshore industry in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2011 Nick joined Dietze Products in the Operations department, and shortly thereafter became a CPP broker. He currently holds a U.S. Coast Guard Second Mate’s License for vessels of unlimited tonnage, U.S. Coast Guard 1600 Ton Master’s License, as well as rank as Lieutenant in the US Naval Reserve.

Simon has been with Dietze since 2008. He is a Graduate of State University of New York’s Maritime College. After sailing for 3 years, Simon came ashore and worked for McAllister Towing from 1997 -2006 and Bouchard Transportation from 2006 -2008 before joining Dietze. Simon handles the Clean Operations.