Peter Proscia – Founder and & C.E.O.
Since the inception of The Plaza Marine Group in 1989, Mr. Proscia has expanded the supply network from a single-supply site to a multi-dockage network serving the maritime industry both in the domestic and international sectors.
With the acquisition of its former competitor, Harbor Petroleum, in 2010, The Plaza Group became recognized as a major industry supplier and a key player in domestic and international marine fuel markets. Indeed, Mr. Proscia’s broad experience spans the Pacific Ocean, having held executive positions at a large Japanese trading company’s fueling division. He is a member of the most widely known Maritime Associations, including IBIA and various domestic Port Associations. As the company’s leader, he continues to develop, implement and expand their current capabilities and future opportunities for The Plaza Marine Group.
William G. Gotimer, Jr. – President
Mr. Gotimer has served as a high level corporate executive during his 30-year career. He holds an LL.M degree in Taxation from New York University School of Law, a J.D. from St. John’s University Law School and a B.S. degree in accounting from St. John’s University.
Mr. Gotimer has been a C-level executive in both the transportation and oil industries and served as Chief Executive Officer of the a publicly traded company with more than $140 million in revenue with international operations. He also served as Chief Legal Officer for a private company with more than $1 billion in revenue and operations in over 20 countries.
Mr. Gotimer has served on the board of directors of both public and private companies and is qualified as a financial expert for purposes of NYSE and Nasdaq board service.
Mr. Gotimer has held C- level executive positions with or personally served a number of corporate and individual clients. He has served clients and established relationships with clients in the energy, ocean transportation and air transportation industries, among others.
Mr. Gotimer acted as personal and business counsel for Malcom P. McLean and assisted him and his co-founder at Trailer Bridge, Inc. with the initial business plan and acted as legal counsel during the start- up period. Mr. Gotimer rose to Co-Chief Executive Officer after serving as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Trailer Bridge, Inc. during his 21 year tenure at the company. Mr. Gotimer represented the founding shareholder and then the company in its start-up; initial public offering; vessel building program; numerous equipment and corporate financings; all personnel matters, its filings under the Securities Acts and managed its litigation matters. He also served as a director of the company while it was traded publicly on NASDAQ. Mr. Gotimer also acted as legal counsel and director of Kadampanattu Corp. prior to its purchase by Trailer Bridge, Inc.
His previous experience includes in-house counsel for Bunkers International Corp., British Airways, Plc., Pan Am World Airways and McLean Industries.
Jennifer Galvin – Chief Compliance Officer
Jennifer Galvin joined The Plaza Marine Group in 2006, and was recently promoted to Chief Compliance Officer in May 2014. While still providing support in a wide range of administrative and executive tasks, she is primarily responsible for implementation of policies, software programs, and organizational functions as well as ensuring company / employee compliance with all Federal, State, and industry regulations.
Danny Yasosky – Director of Strategic Planning
Danny Yasosky, joined the Plaza Group in 2013, after 12 years trading marine fuels in both international and domestic markets. He started his career in the marine fuel industry as a bunker-trader and most recently as Director of a multi-national trading company. Danny has an aptitude for creating value in the supply chain, amongst diverse counterparties in the transportation sector. He has a business-forward drive to discover new opportunities and implement team strategy for success.
