Leatherneck Maritime Security Consulting (LMS)

Leatherneck Maritime Security Consulting (LMS) provides timely and optimum value added security solutions for stakeholders in the maritime industry including Ship-owners, Chartering companies, Manning companies, Training companies and Insurance firms.

Leatherneck Maritime Security

The LMS Management team has a combined 100 years’ experience in Maritime & Security, with a history of delivering solutions around the globe for leading firms and their global accounts in the world’s most challenging areas. LMS services are offered globally from bases in Hong Kong and the Philippines.

LMS' key personnel

Aaron William Key II

Senior Adviser

A proven, results driven, International Logistics professional with over 23 years’ experience. Read more...

Sean Barrett

Director of Training

Sean is a retired US Army Senior Non-Commissioned Officer with 21 years of service. Read more...

Ben Lichtenberg

International Security Consultant

Ben is a retired United States Navy SEAL Chief. Read more...

Biographies

Aaron William Key II

Senior Adviser

A proven, results driven, International Logistics professional with over 23 years’ experience. The last eleven years were based in Singapore and Manila directing global pricing strategy, the pricing process, pricing systems, regulatory compliance and shared services ownership for one of the world’s largest maritime carriers.

15 years at the Director level. Collaborated with colleagues at all levels, based in offices in 100 countries. Serviced all accounts, managing all global rate transactions and contracts for all markets in an organization averaging gross annual revenues of $10 Billion.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Planning
Maritime Market Analysis
International Maritime Commercial Contracting
Maritime Regulatory Compliance
Audit, Regulatory and Process
Process Development Management
Process Efficiencies and Migrations
Shared Service Center Management
Contract Performance Management
Budget Planning and Cost Control
Information Technology Project Leadership
Change Management

Professional Experience

Director, American President Lines (APL) Global Pricing Center, Manila Philippines
Dir. Global Pricing Process, Singapore, APL
Dir. Multi-Trade Contracting, California, APL
Manager, Transpacific Trade Pricing, APL
TWRA/WTSA Conference Representative
Global Logistics Analyst, California, APL
Transpacific Pricing Analyst, APL
West Coast Operations, APL
Customer Service, APL
San Francisco Operations, Federal Express
Advanced Weapons Test Leader, Dynamic Science Co .Yuma Arizona Proving Ground Education
Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Transportation and Logistics
Golden Gate University, San Francisco 1999
Certificate, Logistics, San Jose State University
Federal Express Management LEAP program
Federal Express Dangerous Goods Specialist

Professional Affiliations

Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)
American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
Fraternal order of the United States Marines, Manila, Philippines

Commercial Consulting Scope

International Maritime Logistics
International Maritime Pricing, Rates & Process
Intermodal Pricing Systems Development
Account Request for Information (RFI) Management
Account Request for Proposal /RFP) Management
International Maritime Contract Negotiations
Intermodal Service Contract Management
Rate Audit / Dispute Resolution Process
Revenue Leakage (error) prevention
Shared Services Management
Regulatory Compliance:
- US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)
- PRC-MOT, Shanghai Shipping Exchange
- Europe Competition Rules

Guiding Principles

Voice of Customer, Voice of Industry
Execution at the Speed of Business
Ownership and Commitment
The Value of Relationship

Sean Barrett

Director of Training

Sean is a retired US Army Senior Non-Commissioned Officer with 21 years of service in reconnaissance and infantry operations. He has served in multiple overseas assignments supporting the global war on terror with extensive security experience. He has trained foreign militaries from Europe, Middle East, and Asia as a civilian and military instructor.

After Leaving the military he joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department serving as a patrol officer in the Bolden Area Command. Several years later he left to join the US State Department as a security contractor for High Threat Protection.

He was assigned as a member of the Ambassadors Protection Detail US Embassy Baghdad Iraq from 2010 to 2012 where he served on the Deputy Chief of Missions close protection detail. Sean also served as the Team Leader for the close protection detail to the US Army Corp of Engineers Commanding General assigned to the reconstruction effort in Afghanistan in support of USAID from 2012 to 2014.

Mr. Barrett has proven himself a valuable asset to stakeholders in the security industry both in the High Threat Areas and while developing and assessing training for clients.

Areas of Expertise

Training Development
Diplomatic/ Executive Protection
Officer, Crew and individual Security Instruction
Security & Risk assessments
Vessel Security Operations and Planning

Education & Training

Associates in Criminal Justice
Nevada State POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Academy
US State Dept. Worldwide Protection Specialist
US Army Instructor Trainer Course
US Army Observer/Controller Trainer Course
Ship Security officer, IMO Certified
Port Facility Security Officer, IMO Certified
STCW 95 Certified

Ben Lichtenberg

International Security Consultant

Ben is a retired United States Navy SEAL Chief. Ben has accumulated extensive experience over his career in the military and in operations performed after his time in service. He was part of the original RED CELL team which performed extensive military facility security testing. He was also significantly involved in training United States Navy and Marine Corps security personnel as well as US Air Marshall staff.