OceanGate Leadership
Stockton Rush
Chief Executive Officer
Stockton Rush is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of OceanGate Inc. As CEO, Rush is responsible for OceanGate’s financial and engineering leadership, shaping the company’s strategic direction with a clear vision focused on developing the next generation of manned submersible solutions for subsea operations in the commercial and defense sectors. 
Neil McCurdy
Chief Operating Officer
In his capacity as Chief Operating Officer, McCurdy is responsible for enabling operational excellence and building capabilities to position the company for future growth. His oversight will support OceanGate’s vision and innovation by managing prioritization, effective resource alignment, measurement and accountability across the company. McCurdy reports to the OceanGate Board of Directors and CEO Stockton Rush with a team that encompasses marketing, sales and operations.
David Lochridge
Director of Marine Operations
As Director of Marine Operations, David Lochridge is responsible for ensuring the safety of all crew and clients during submersible and surface operations, for maintaining and operating all marine assets, and for achieving the mission objectives during diverse and challenging submersible expeditions.
Joel Perry
Director of Media and Marketing
As Director of Media and Marketing for OceanGate, Joel Perry is responsible for all corporate communications, media relations and marketing programs for OceanGate. In this role, Joel develops expedition programs, manages strategic partner relations, and directs client outreach efforts.
Tony Nissen
Director of Engineering
As Director of Engineering, Tony provides technical direction, oversight, and project management in the research and development, operation, design, and troubleshooting of all manned submersibles, their supporting machinery, launch and retrieval equipment, and required documentation and certification efforts.
General Information
(425) 595-5013 info@oceangate.com
From Our Blog
Cyclops 2 Model Pressure Test Insights
Pressure Test #2 of Cyclops 2 Scale Model Scale Model
Pressure Test of Cyclops 2 Scale Model
Submersible dives in Elliott Bay
Scientists Shed Light on Deep-water Atlantic Canyons
MT6 - Sixgill Shark Dive in Puget Sound with OceanGate Foundation
OceanGate and University of Washington Public-Private Collaboration
Submersible Technology: Gaming meets the Deep Blue Sea
Battelle 360-Degree Camera Test Dive
OceanGate Partners With University of Washington Applied Physics Lab
Searching for Sixgill Sharks in Puget Sound with Rap Star Macklemore: Part 2