OUR LEADERSHIP STEVEN GABELEIN
STEVEN GABELEIN
CLIENT SERVICES MANAGER
MEET STEVEN GABELEIN
Steven Gabelein is the Client Services Manager at Alaska Chadux̂ Network, a role in which he is responsible for the strategic facilitation and comprehensive management of the organization’s State and Federal oil spill prevention and response compliance programs. He works closely with a broad network of domestic and international member companies, regulators, policymakers, and compliance partners, ensuring the effective delivery of ACN's compliance services and that all member companies consistently meet rigorous regulatory standards.
Before joining Alaska Chadux̂ Network, Steven held the position of Director of Planning & Vessel Services at the Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network. There, he led the successful implementation of several innovative Alternative Compliance Criteria (APC) programs. These Federal compliance initiatives provided unique, cost-effective, and Alaska-tailored solutions for over 5,000 regulated vessels operating throughout Alaska. With a Master's degree in Marine Policy from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Political Science from Gonzaga University, he possesses a deep and comprehensive understanding of marine governance and policy.
Our Philosophy
• “Prevention Focused – Response Ready”
"Our various programs are approached holistically as a balance of risk mitigation measures and response capabilities."
"ACN continuously drives industry to higher standards, helping to form policies that better protect the environment and raise the bar for response organizations in Western Alaska."
"Our primary goals are the safety of people, assets, and the protection of the environment for vessels and facilities operating in Alaska while meeting environmental regulatory compliance requirements. "