As a proponent for the local maritime industry, Mr. Duffy has provided written and oral testimony to federal and state congressional committees and the President’s Oil Spill Commission to advocate for channel maintenance of the Mississippi River and tributaries. Previous employment includes executive management positions with experience as a boarding agent, deckhand, stevedore, general superintendent and marine surveyor. Mr. Duffy is intimately familiar with obstacles faced by the maritime industry, both nationally and regionally, and has been recognized for his efforts to deepen the Mississippi River Ship Channel and to promote coastal restoration through the beneficial use of dredge material.