Thomas P. Connell

Founder/ President


Thomas Connell has over two decades of experience in the maritime industry. During his tenure he has been involved with oil transportation and oil spill recovery in addition to establishing Green Point Marine Construction, Inc. in 1994. Thomas has served for fourteen years as a marine oil spill clean up company six years of which his title was site supervisor. As site supervisor, Tom was in charge of the safety programs, budget, training, policy program implementation, and overall well being of the site insuring that it was operating at its peak potential. Before his move to the environmental oil spill clean up sector, Tom applied his knowledge as one of the top Barge Masters for Texaco Marine. There Tom assisted with the successful loading and discharging of 40,000 to 80,000 barrel oil barges without a single safety infraction.

Tom holds multiple professional certifications including:

• HAZWOPER Instructor
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• American Red Cross First Aid
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• CPR and A.E.D
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• FEMA (ICS 700)
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• Formally held United States Coast Guard documentation for AB Tanker license
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• Certified Vessel and Security Officer
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Steven Connell

Vice-President / Finance


Steven Connell is a graduate at Goldey-Beacom College located in Wilmington, DE. His major was Financial Management. During this period Steven became active within the community, networking with local business owners and other professional business people. Once Steven graduated he joined with his father to grow Green Point Marine Construction, Inc. In 2000 Steven, presently a co-owner in the family business is looking to exponentially expand the business to be a driving force locally in the Chesapeake Bay area. Steven’s key role is to manage finances, organize record keeping, and to attract new vendors to the business.

In addition to managing the business with his father, Steven is also a member of:

• Cecil County Chamber of Commerce

• Middletown Jaycees

• Board of Director for NDNCC

Captain Thomas N. Teague

Tugboat Captain

Over the years Capt. Thomas Teague has acquired a vast knowledge of the marine industry. Starting as a commercial fisherman, Capt. Teague learned about the entire Chesapeake Bay and all of its tributaries. Moving forward he then became a deckhand for Ocean Towers. These couple of years was spent learning seamanship on an ocean-going, steel tugboat which helped to develop the leadership qualities that represent his personality today. At a firm located in Chester, Pennsylvania he added his first USGC license in 1976, soon after receiving wheelhouse training to qualify as a first mate. As time went on Capt. Teague received his first command, Captain’s job, in 1978. At this point Capt. Thomas Teague became a solid, well-rounded, and personable figure around all of his co-workers.

Years later Capt. Thomas Teague upgraded his USGC license and became Capt for Compass Marine Corp. for 4 years. Building on his already impressive resume, Capt. Teague moved into his current position at Reinauer Transportation based in New York. Here he was responsible for the safe and economical operation of the vessel assuring a 100% safety record from 1986 to the present time. Capt. Teague updated his UGSC license again in 1997 and in the same year had Best Rope Bow Fender in New Harbor. He also won first place in the Company’s Mariner Award Program 2005 and 2006, second place in 1992. During this time he also assisted with the Port Engineer and ship’s carpenter to design the layout of Tug Janice Ann.

Throughout the years Capt. Teague has helped numerous individuals and friends with their advancement in the marine industry. Fourteen of these individuals were recommended for Mate positions.

Michael Patchel

Technician

Mike began his working career tending to a local marine in North East Maryland. There he was in charge of the overall maintenance of the piers, and daily operations. It was only a few years after when Mike decided to go to work for West Marine. During his tenure, Mike became store manager of the North East store. In a short amount of time he was able to grow sales, manage inventory levels, and create a high moral workplace for his peers. He has spent time to network with the local boating community to answer any marine related questions they may have. Mike is known for his particular knowledge in marine electronics. At West Marine he was able to take numerous classes on hundreds of products as well as attend multiple boat shows.

Mike has become a key person for Green Point Marine Construction, Inc. He is excited to help us be able to introduce new products and services every year to our customers. For six years, Mike has continued to show overwhelming support to our organization and will remain a significant part for years to come.