OceanGate Welcomes Shuman as COO

Everett-based provider of manned submersible services OceanGate has named Robert Shuman as chief operating officer

Effective immediately, Shuman will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence and positioning the company for future growth. He is tasked with overseeing strategic prioritization, resource alignment, and accountability across the company.

“We’re very excited to have Bob on board,” stated OceanGate CEO, Stockton Rush. “His depth of experience, knowledge, and management capabilities will complement our team of seasoned executives as OceanGate continues to experience steady growth.”

Shuman’s previous experience has been in satellite communications, cloud-based products, smart antennas, online education, and VoIP companies where he has managed strategic account relationships with both public and private organizations.

“OceanGate is such a unique company with so much growth potential,” said Shuman. “It is an honor to join Stockton and the entire OceanGate team in their passion to make the deep ocean more accessible than ever for human exploration.”