Richard Roche

        Mr. Roche Roche is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science and Marine Transportation. Mr. Roche is uniquely qualified in the maritime industry, having held licenses as a New York State Property and Casualty Broker, Chief Mate upon Oceans, Master of Pilot Vessels of any gross tons, and First Class Pilot on Upper Bay of New York Harbor. His extensive career in the logistics industry has shaped him to be an expert in relationship building, carrier contracting, and overseas agent management. In 2001, he started Diplomat Global Logistics, a freight forwarding company which was sold to Mohawk Global Logistics in 2009. Mr. Roche actively works as an expert witness where his expertise has been sought in a multinational arbitration involving a top-tier accounting firm and other maritime related cases. He currently serves as Chairman of the NVOCC Committee for the NCBFAA. Today, Mr. Roche is Vice President of International Transportation at Mohawk Global Logistics.