JULY 2017 • FOGHORN 37 As a leader in passenger vessel design, stability assessments and refurbishments, our vessels are not only beautiful, they’re also safe and efficient to operate while producing maximum profitability for owners. To bring Jensen on board for your next passenger vessel design or build, contact us at 206.332.8090 or visit our website at jensenmaritime.com. PASSENGER VESSEL DESIGNS: OPTIMIZED FOR PROFITABILITY MEMBERNEWS John Waggoner of HMS Global Maritime Named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 in Ohio Valley   John Waggoner, President and CEO of HMS Global Maritime, and Chairman and CEO of American Queen Steamboat Company is the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Ohio Valley region. The awards program, which is celebrating its 31st year, recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Mr. Waggoner was selected as a finalist by a panel of independent judges and was selected as the winner at a special gala event on June 15 in Cincinnati. “I am honored and humbled to receive this tremendous recognition for a second time, along with so many other inspiring entrepreneurs. I could not continue to build this company without an incredible team behind me, and am grateful for such an intel- ligent and motivated group to share this honor with,” said Mr. Waggoner. The Entrepreneur of the Year program has expanded to recognize business leaders in over 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world.  HMS Global Maritime provides marine management and consulting to state, federal and private clients in need of professional turnkey vessel management systems. n John Waggoner, HMS Global Maritime