Patrick T. Wingerter has been named vice president of marine operations for The Delta Queen Steamboat Company. He will be responsible for overseeing the navigational and engineering operations of the overnight paddlewheel steamboats Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen, working out of the New Orleans office of the Cincinnati-based firm.
Most recently, Mr. Wingerter had served as the company's director of marine operations. He joined DQSC in 1975, as manager of maintenance and planning, at which time he oversaw the completion and entry into service of the Mississippi Queen.
Prior to joining the DQSC, he worked in maintenance and operations for Overseas National Airlines and served seven years in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot, achieving the rank of captain.