CMA Alumni Association National Chapter

Congratulations to Captain Robert McCaughey, '87, recipient of the Cal Maritime Alumni Association's 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

McCaughey is recognized in the maritime industry for his professional excellence, innovation, and service, with a career that exemplifies a masterclass in maritime professional development and leadership. His career has spanned from deck officer to Master aboard the ALASKAN FRONTIER for Alaska Tanker Company; from inspecting tank ships to manager of Marine Operations for Tesoro/Andeavor/Marathon, to his current job as VP of Marine Operations/HSQE at The Jankovich Company.

With an eye to innovation and forward thinking, McCaughey introduced an ISO 14000 environmental standards training program, applied Lean Six Sigma (green belt) techniques to maritime operations, and led initiatives to improve safe, efficient access of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) to the Port of Long Beach and serves as Vice Chair of the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Safety Committee.

We are thrilled to honor Robert McCaughey with a Distinguished Alumni award.

Congratulations to Captain Tiffany (Brockman) Keefe, '02, recipient of the Cal Maritime Alumni Association's 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Tiffany graduated from the California Maritime Academy with a degree in Business Administration. She is currently a Ship Pilot with the Southeast Alaska Pilots Association. Tiffany holds an Unlimited Master's License and spent a decade sailing with Military Sealift Command before coming ashore as Port Captain for Crowley Maritime, managing Tankers and ATBs.

Tiffany has demonstrated a deep commitment to Cal Maritime, serving five years on the Alumni Association Board of Directors, mentoring aspiring mariners, and actively promoting the Academy's mission.

She lives in West Seattle, Washington, with her husband Mike and their two young sons. Tiffany enjoys spending her free time skiing, watching her boys play baseball, and being a resource for the next generation of mariners.

Congratulations to Distinguished Alum Tiffany (Brockman) Keefe.