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John Campbell Thomas

USCG Master Captain · Operations Manager · Founder

“From the bridge to the build site — and now the cloud.”

FjordsAdventures@gmail.com
(907) 769-1165
440 Lewers Street, Unit 603, Honolulu, HI 96815
16 Main Street, Hope, AK 99605
1,000+
Sea days logged
10+
Vessels captained
100T
USCG Master
$139K
Project in flight

Summary

Maritime captain turned design-build founder. 100-ton USCG Master with 1,000+ sea days across Alaska and Hawaii waters, now running an active Honolulu remodel practice and building the software that runs the jobs. Operations, leadership, and code — with sawdust on the boots and salt in the rigging.

Three callings

On the water
Captain
USCG Master 100-Ton. 1,000+ sea days from Prince William Sound to Maui. Towing, salvage, charter, commercial dive, sail.
On the ground
Builder
Honolulu design-build practice. Hardwood, full remodels, GC-B license track. $139K Puuikena renovation active.
In the code
Founder
Multi-tenant SaaS for contractors. AI scope generator, RoomPlan blueprints, client portals, Hawaii tax accounting.

Professional experience

SaaS · Code

Founder & CEO

BlueWave Projects · Honolulu, HI
2026 — Current
  • Built and shipped a multi-tenant project management SaaS for design-build contractors — sole engineer, designer, and operator.
  • Native stack: Next.js 16, FastAPI, Postgres, Swift/SwiftUI iOS, Cloudflare Pages, Vultr.
  • AI scope generator, RoomPlan LiDAR blueprints, client share portals, change orders, Hawaii tax accounting, supplier ledgers.
  • Tenant 1 (Ikena Design & Build) actively running real construction jobs through the system.
Design · Build

Founder · Principal

Ikena Design & Build · Honolulu, HI
2026 — Current
  • Active Honolulu design-build practice pursuing Hawaii GC-B contractor license.
  • $139,165 Puuikena Drive renovation in flight — three-phase quote structure, mahogany veneer + termite remediation + interior refinish.
  • Source-of-truth client for BlueWave Projects: every feature ships first on a real job site.
Design · Build

Project Manager

Hawaii Flooring Specialists · Oahu, HI
Dec 2025 — Current
  • Manage fleet remodel crews on high-end floor installations, hardwood refinish, and full home remodels.
  • 50/50 partnership with Chris on Hawaii Flooring quotes — labor and project execution lead.
  • Subs, materials, scheduling, tax accounting, and client communications across multiple concurrent jobs.
Maritime

USCG Master Captain · Sales Manager

Ohana Boats Sales & Hawaii Boat Club · Honolulu, HI & Surrounding Islands
Apr 2025 — Nov 2025
  • Managed fleet of 12+ private and club vessels at 100% USCG and local regulatory compliance.
  • Coordinated maintenance, repairs, and charter scheduling; cut downtime 15% via proactive inspection cadence.
  • Trained and supervised deck crews; standardized safety procedures and emergency response drills.
Maritime

Senior Tow & Salvage Master Captain

Sea Tow International · Seward, AK / San Diego, CA
Aug 2021 — Jun 2023
  • Navigated complex Alaskan coastal waters in every season; expert use of local charts, currents, and maritime regulations.
  • Oversaw safe operation of Sea Tow vessels in Alaskan and Californian waters — vessel tows, salvage, marine emergency rescue.
  • Prioritized passenger safety and swift resolution of incidents at sea.
Maritime

Charter Operations · Sales Manager · Captain

Fjords Adventures, LLC · Seward, AK
Apr 2020 — May 2024
  • Maintained impeccable USCG and federal/national park maritime compliance; exemplary safety record across charters and inspections.
  • Safely operated open-ocean vessels in diverse sea conditions; showcased seamanship to elevate passenger experience.
  • Built and ran the LLC end-to-end — bookings, marketing, regulatory paperwork, captain ops.
Maritime

Operations Manager · Captain · Lead Mechanic · Dive Supervisor

Storm Chasers Shipyard · Seward, AK
Jun 2021 — Aug 2023
  • Directed commercial dive operations in demanding environments — underwater construction, hydro-sync lifts, pipelines, offshore structures.
  • Led crew of shipyard laborers through variety of vessel projects on time and safely.
  • Vessel salvage and industrial dive — Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet.
Mountain Ops

Snowcat Operations Manager · Fuel Distribution Manager

Chugach Powder Guides · Girdwood, AK
Dec 2018 — Apr 2025
  • Led 10+ skilled operators and maintenance crew; built a culture of safety, efficiency, and teamwork.
  • Implemented control measures that reduced helicopter charter cancellations caused by human and mechanical factors.
  • Ensured strict compliance with local and Alaska State regulations governing heli-cat and snowcat operations and environmental protection.

Vessels captained

Yacht FleetApr 2025 – Current
Pursuit 365, Monterey 385SS, Hatteras 60, TwinVee, WorldCat
108 GT · 90′ · 1600 hp
Waters: Offshore Oahu, Big Island
Duty: Private charter & commercial fishing · Position: Master & Mechanic
M/V Southern ExplorerAug 2024 – Jan 2025
97 GT charter
97 GT · 90′ · 1600 hp
Waters: Offshore San Diego
Duty: Charter · Position: Master & Mate
F/V Mr. BMay 2024 – Oct 2024
41 GT commercial
41 GT · 44′ · 800 hp
Waters: Offshore San Diego
Duty: Commercial fishing & passenger charter · Position: Master
M/V Acorn IIJul 2021 – May 2024
Commercial dive vessel
73 GT · 70′ · 1100 hp
Waters: Prince William Sound to Cook Inlet
Duty: Commercial dive operations · Position: Master (100 ton)
Seatow Central AlaskaMay 2021 – Aug 2023
Fleet of 30–42′ offshore tow vessels
30 GT · 42′
Waters: PWS, Seward, Whittier, Offshore Alaska
Duty: Vessel tows, salvage, dock assist · Position: Master with tow assist
Seatow San DiegoAug 2022 – Jan 2023
Fleet of 30–42′ offshore tow vessels
30 GT · 42′
Waters: San Diego, Mission Bay, offshore islands
Duty: Tows, salvage, dock assist · Position: Master with tow assist
F/V Off The LeashApr 2019 – Apr 2024
Volvo-powered 7 GT charter
7 GT · 37′ · 600 hp
Waters: Prince William Sound & Resurrection Bay
Duty: Commercial fishing & passenger charter · Position: Master
S/V Reality CheckMay 2021 – Aug 2023
Auxiliary sail
6.5 GT · 34′ · 12 hp
Waters: Resurrection Bay
Duty: Day & overnight chartered sailing · Position: Master
M/V NomadAug 2021 – Dec 2021
78′ chartered fishing
55 GT · 78′ · 1200 hp
Waters: Offshore San Diego
Duty: Chartered fishing · Position: Relief Captain
F/V PtarmiganJul 2018 – Aug 2018
40′ commercial
10 GT · 40′ · 650 hp
Waters: Cordova & Prince William Sound
Duty: Commercial fishing · Position: Relief Captain

Certifications & IDs

USCG licenses & ratings

USCG Master 100-Ton Near Coastal (incl. sail/auxiliary)Radar Observer · UnlimitedAble Seafarer · UnlimitedARPAAssistance TowingFCC Marine Radio OperatorLifeboat OperatorWiperSteward's Department (F.H.)USCG Medical Certification

STCW

STCW II/4 — Rating forming part of a navigational watch (RFPNW)STCW VI/1 — Basic Training (BT)STCW VI/2 — Survival craft and rescue boats (PSC)STCW VI/3 — Advanced Firefighting

Safety & rescue

PADI Rescue DiverFirst Aid & CPROSHA HazmatFEMA Rescue TechnicianVarious NIMS Certifications

Firefighting

Advanced FirefightingUFSAC Firefighter

Identification

TWICUSA PassportGlobal Entry

Awaiting return on filed MMC

200 Ton Oceans & Near Coastal Master / MateVPDSD — Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties

Education

Miami University

Oxford, OH · May 2014

B.S. Business Marketing · Minor in Naval Science

Activities

  • Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity
  • Full-time Firefighter / EMT
  • Airport Manager
  • Rock Climbing Course Instructor
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