Disney Cruise Line Don Moody ~ Manager, Sourcing and Procurement Services Don Moody is the Buyer Specialist for Hotel Operations, Entertainment, Marine and Technical for Disney Cruise Line. He manages the team responsible for supplying and tracking all items for the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. Don contacts vendors, negotiates contracts, leverages buying power and implements efficiencies to keep the ship and island operations running smoothly for Guests and Crew. He also oversees the purchasing and logistics for the Disney Cruise Line dry dock maintenance and special projects throughout the years. A graduate of Barrington College in East Providence, Rhode Island, Don’s career with the Walt Disney Company spans more than 13 years. He has previously worked at the Walt Disney World Resort as a buyer for the opening team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Don’s career has also included purchasing positions within companies such as Caterpillar, Brungart Equipment Company, Florida Clarklift, Inc. and Rozier Machinery Company. He is a member of the National Association of Purchasing Management.
Larry Stauffer ~ Manager, Port Adventures Larry Stauffer is the Manager of Port Adventures for Disney Cruise Line. In this role, Stauffer is responsible for the development, operation and continuing evaluation of Port Adventures for Disney Cruise Line itineraries world wide. A 24 year Disney veteran, Stauffer has held various operational management roles at the Walt Disney World Resorts & Parks prior to joining Disney Cruise Line in 1997. Stauffer is a member of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) Security and Operations Committee. He is also a member of the International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL).
Bert Swets ~ Vice President, Marine & Technical Operations Bert Swets is the vice president of marine and technical operations for Disney Cruise Line. He is responsible for the overall safety, security and environmental operations, navigation, itinerary planning, marine, engineering, dry dock, and maintenance aspects of the ships and private island Castaway Cay. Before Swets was named as vice president, he served as the director of purchasing and logistics for Disney Cruise Line. As director, he was responsible for the procurement and transport of all supplies from vendors to the ships and Castaway Cay. Swets also oversaw stevedore services and terminal and pier maintenance. Prior to his stint in purchasing, Swets served as the manager of technical operations at Disney Cruise Line. Here he was responsible for all technical operations, including refurbishment, interior maintenance and planning project work during the dry docks for both Disney ships. Swets joined Disney Cruise Line as part of the new-build team for the Disney Magic construction in 1996. From 1987 to 1996, Swets served as a senior maritime officer for Holland America Line. He received a Walt Disney World Partner in Excellence Award in 2001 and was also the recipient of the 1995 Employee of the Year Award for Holland America Line. Born in 1965 in Maasbracht, the Netherlands, Swets earned his Bachelor Degree in both engineering and navigation. He currently resides in London, UK. 52
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