John T. Rynd

John T.
Rynd is currently serving as the Vice Chairman at the International Association of Drilling Contractors, Director at The National Ocean Industries Association, President at FDT LLC, and Industry Advisor at Pelican Energy Partners.
Previously, he held positions such as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Tidewater, Inc. from 2018 to 2019, President & Chief Executive Officer at Hercules Offshore, Inc. from 2008 to 2018, President & Director at GulfMark Offshore, Inc., Independent Outside Director at Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (Louisiana) from 2011 to 2018, and Vice President-Marketing at Chiles Offshore Corp.
from 1990 to 1994.
He also served as President at Hercules Drilling Co. LLC from 2005 to 2007 and Vice President-Investor Relations at Noble Drilling Services LLC from 2000 to 2005.
Mr. Rynd obtained his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University.