Hornblower taps Shull Autin to oversee its maritime operations

Hornblower Group, Orlando, Fla., on Monday announced it has appointed Shull Autin as its new chief maritime officer, responsible for overseeing all maritime operations across the organization.

Autin joins Hornblower with more than 30 years of maritime experience spanning marine logistics, offshore operations, safety, and environmental compliance, having most recently served as a consultant and managing member of Magnolia Logistics Services. Prior to that, he was senior vice president for New Fortress Energy. Autin also served as president and CEO of ODYSSEA Marine.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shull to Hornblower Group,” said CEO Mike Flaskey. “His deep operational knowledge, global perspective, and proven track record in leading complex maritime organizations make him the ideal person to guide our maritime strategy forward. Shull will be instrumental in helping us build on our strong foundation while preserving and elevating Hornblower's proud legacy.”

“I'm honored to join Hornblower Group at such a pivotal time in its growth,” Autin said. “This is a company with deep maritime roots and a bold vision for the future. I look forward to working with the talented team at Hornblower to build on its legacy of excellence and drive continued innovation across our fleet and operations.”

Autin holds an executive MBA from Tulane University and a Bachelor of Science in business management from the University of Phoenix.