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.

Joel Perry

VP Marketing

As the VP Marketing, 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.

Scott Griffith

Director of Operations

As Director of Operations for OceanGate, Inc., Scott is responsible for maintaining and operating all subsea, marine, and land based assets. He has served as the Mission Director on OceanGate expeditions in the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean.