While his career has been filled with highlights, he takes the most pride in his involvement in a $60 million dredging project in partnership with the Army Corps.
RIVERVIEW, FL, January 25, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Micah Bonner has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Backed by years of sports and military expertise, Mr. Bonner excels as a cruise operations manager for Port Tampa Bay. In this capacity, he is part of a leadership team that overseas all maritime commerce entering and exiting the city of Tampa, encompassing a variety of vessels, including cargo ship and cruise liners. His role is vital part of the management of $34 billion in annual trade that transits through Port Tampa Bay, focusing on the cruise industry. In addition to his work as a cruise operations manager, he is the head men’s basketball coach for the All-Navy Men’s Basketball Team. Previously, Mr. Bonner worked as a customer service representative for USAA and as a head basketball coach for Ruskin Christian School.
Between 2001 and 2023, Mr. Bonner dedicated himself to the U.S. Coast Guard in various capacities, including Coast Guard recruiter, vessel inspector, Marine Safety Detachment Peoria supervisor, prevention assignment officer, waterways management division chief, military officer, and auxiliary director. Throughout his career, Mr. Bonner honed his leadership skills as assistant chief of inspections, oversaw officer assignments for pay grades 01 to 05, and managed 5,000 assignments.
An expert in his field, Mr. Bonner holds a Bachelor of Science in health and physical education from Stillman College. Subsequently, he expanded his professional knowledge by completing a leadership certificate at LSU and a master’s degree in performance improvement, human performance technology, and organizational development from the University of Arkansas, Grantham.
Mr. Bonner’s contributions extend beyond his professional and educational endeavors. He has made a significant impact in his community as a volunteer youth sports coach with Ruskin Christian School’s Basketball Program and End Zone Sports’ football and soccer programs.
Given his outstanding achievements, Mr. Bonner was named Coast Guard Elite Male Athlete of the Year in 2005 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his military basketball contributions. While his career has been filled with highlights, he takes the most pride in his involvement in a $60 million dredging project in partnership with the Army Corps. The initiative was vital in accommodating the increasing size of cargo and cruise ships entering the bay; this project’s economic impact cannot be overstated. It contributed to the local economy by ensuring the timely delivery of essential goods, such as vehicle fuel supplies. Another career highlight was representing the United States as the delegation chief.
Though hard work and dedication have brought him far in his career, Mr. Bonner credits his success to being an attentive listener, a team player, and persevering through tough times. In the coming years, he intends to enhance the leadership capabilities of his three terminal supervisors, equip them to excel in his position and establish himself as a viable candidate for advancement within the organization.
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