Marine Log announced on Sep. 15 the honorees of its 2025 Top Women in Maritime, recognizing twenty leaders whose achievements are shaping the future of the maritime sector. Christi Marvel from Cooper Consolidated was included among this year’s distinguished group.
The recognition highlights women from various fields within the industry, including vessel operations, naval architecture, port leadership, and education. Other honorees include Capt. Kamila Calko of SeaLight and SeaLight Sisters, Elena Calhoun of Boksa Marine Design, Capt. Tamara Colette from Cal Poly Maritime Academy, Erica J. Custis with Moran Towing, Angelique Davis at Vard Marine Inc., Karen Dempsey at Crowley, Mara DuVernois from Resolve Marine, Angela Dyer Mcveay at MK Industries, Jenna Gaudet with Eckstein Trade & Transport LLC, Irem Gokmen at Inchcape Shipping Services and several others.
These women will be celebrated during a reception on December 2 at the World War II Museum in New Orleans ahead of the International WorkBoat Show.
CGB Enterprises includes notable personnel such as founder Bob Frane who pioneered innovative barge freight trading according to the official website. The company promotes diversity and inclusion to foster a workforce environment of belonging and fulfillment according to the official website. CGB Enterprises utilizes more than 113 grain sites equipped for barge, rail and truck access across the Midwest according to the official website.
CGB Enterprises has earned recognition for industry-leading safety results according to the official website. The company is affiliated with Zen-Noh Grain Corporation which is jointly held by ZEN-NOH and ITOCHU since the late 1980s according to their official website. Over 1,700 people are employed across its network of facilities according to information provided by CGB Enterprises’ official website.
