Airline Department - Kathy Walker

Booking international flights to exotic destinations is now easier with the help of Aggressor Fleet's own Airline Department and newest travel expert specialist, Katharina (Kathy) Walker, who boasts over 28 years of airline reservations experience. Kathy has extensive knowledge and training in airline ticketing software networks including Pars, System 1, Data's, Worldspan, Delta Term and CMS. As an international airline specialist and travel agency manager, Kathy knows all aspects of airline travel and the extensive needs of international and group travelers. Aggressor Fleet's European clients will appreciate her fluency in the German and Croatian languages. To book your next flight through the Aggressor Fleet Airline Department, you may contact Kathy at

Chairman & CEO - Wayne B. Brown

Wayne Brown and his family are passionate divers and he was so impressed with the trips they took with the Aggressor Fleet that in 2007 he decided to make it a more ‘intimate’ relationship. Wayne is committed to great customer service providing you with the Ultimate diving aboard every Aggressor Fleet yacht. From the reservation team, to the diving, to the accommodations and ship’s crew you will experience first class above, adventure below. When not out on one of the many Aggressor yachts, Wayne Brown and his family reside in Augusta, Georgia.

President - Wayne Hasson

As a United States Marine, Wayne Hasson discovered the underwater world during off-duty passes scuba diving in Vietnam, Japan and North Carolina.
In 1980, he left the military, traveled to the Cayman Islands to visit his best friend, a fellow Marine. He fell in love with the Cayman Islands and went on to obtain Caymanian Status. He spent the next 20 years there. 
As co-founder of Aggressor Fleet, he has worked in every aspect of the business.
Wayne has helped to build, design and captain, the dive yachts. He has served as an instructor, motivator and business partner, developing new Aggressor destinations and  franchises. He often meets new divers at trade shows and dive center presentations. His love for the diving business is endless.
 
Wayne's greatest passion is sharing the ocean world with tomorrow's explorers-children.
Through his invention of the "SASY" Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youth and founder of Oceans  For Youth Foundation, he has introduced thousands of children to the ocean.
The SASY was
originally designed in Wayne's garage as a snorkeling tool for his own children. Through his work with major certification agencies, he helped to change the age for Junior Scuba Diving Certifications to age 10.
He continues to volunteer his time speaking to school children and youth groups promoting the marine environment and its global importance. His foundation runs a youth summer camp for cognitively impaired youth. Learn more by visiting (www.oceansforyouth.org). Wayne is President of Oceans for Youth Foundation and a member of the DEMA Board of Directors. He and his wife Anne are a scuba diving family and spend their vacations, where else, but aboard an Aggressor Fleet yacht during a Family Week charter.

Director of Operations - Earl Meador

Earl Meador is the Director of Operations for Aggressor Fleet. Earl holds a 500 ton USCG Masters License, a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University. In addition he is an SSI Scuba Instructor and approved by the US Coast Guard to teach STCW 95, Water Survival, and Survival Craft Proficiency. As an experienced seaman with a vast knowledge of machinery, Earl adds a new dimension for franchisee Captains who may consult with his department 24/7. For over twenty years Earl has been associated with Aggressor Fleet in a variety of ways. In the early 80’s Meador worked as the Captain on the Belize, Cayman and Truk Aggressors completing hundreds of charters. In addition, he was assigned to manage the construction of several live-aboard dive yachts and dry-dockings which included remodels and deliveries. Earl took a leave of absence so that he could complete his university studies where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Juris Doctor from the Loyola School of Law in New Orleans. While attending Law School, Earl worked a full time job and gained extensive experience in the management of offshore fleets of vessels combined with the recruitment and training of vessel crews.

As part of Aggressor’s commitment to safety and quality, WayneWorks Marine, LLC persuaded Earl to rejoin the Aggressor team as the Operations Manager. The Operations Department is focused on safety, guest services, quality control, and continuing education in crew training. Meador will be tasked with the development, design and construction of the next generation of state of the art live-aboards of which Aggressor Fleet has become famous for. The goal of this department is to raise the bar in the liveaboard industry to the highest standards in safety, luxury, and service that our guests deserve. Earl and his wife Lori and son Jean reside in Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Anne Hasson - Manager

In 1981, Anne was vacationing in the Cayman Islands and signed up for a Scuba certification course. Her instructor was Wayne Hasson and the rest is history. As one of the co-founders of Aggressor Fleet, she has traveled the world researching the most renowned dive destinations, many which later became the home of Aggressor Fleet franchises. In 1984, she helped to build, design and crew the fleet's first vessel, the Cayman Aggressor, and later the Cayman Aggressor II. In 1987, she and her husband Wayne started the Aggressor Fleet Reservations Office which she ran, then hired the first employee. Today, the Aggressor Fleet Reservations Center has 17 employees.

Whether it is the Thursday night turkey dinner, chocolates on the pillows or Friday evening sunset cruises, she is responsible for creating many of the fleet's traditions and helps maintain the company's standard of excellence.

Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Manager - Kenia Robertson

Kenia was born in Cuba and immigrated to Costa Rica in 1984, where she and her family lived until they finally moved and settled in Morgan City, Louisiana in 1986. At age 16 Kenia attended Morgan City High School where she learned English and graduated in 1990. Upon graduation she enrolled at Nicholls State University and acquired her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. While attending college she started a part time job at Aggressor Fleet as a “Girl Friday” stuffing brochures and helping out with other administrative tasks. Because of her increasing knowledge and newly acquired skills in accounting, her duties were increased from more administrative in nature to assisting in the accounting department. After graduating from college in 1994, Kenia was promoted to a full time position in the Accounting Department. Over time as Kenia gained knowledge and experience at Aggressor Fleet her levels of responsibilities and importance increased. To date, Kenia has held almost every job at Aggressor Fleet from stuffing brochures part time to her current position as CFO of Aggressor Fleet. Kenia is married to Robby Robertson, a Special Education Teacher, and they have 2 children.

Sales - Larry Connor

Larry manages the Aggressor Fleet reseller program for Dealers, Wholesalers and Travel Agents. In addition, he travels all over the world working tradeshows and running fam trips. He applies his continuing education skills in keeping crews current in all certifications pertaining to being dive professionals and to Aggressor standards. He has been affiliated part time with Aggressor since 1988 as a Captain, conducting inspections, and training on Aggressor vessels. He has a 500 gross ton USCG Master license, with STCW certification and is a Master PADI Instructor, Gas Blender Instructor, Nitrox Instructor Trainer, Emergency First Response Instructor, Defibrillator Instructor, and Oxygen Instructor. In 2005 when he retired from the FAA after 35 years as an Operations Supervisor of Air Traffic Control at Miami International Airport, he went to work full time for Aggressor Fleet. He also holds an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, and is a Certified Flight Instructor, Multi- engine Instructor and Instrument Instructor. If you have any questions about our programs, please e-mail Larry at sales@aggressor.com.