Rob Quartel has started multiple businesses, worked on multiple Presidential campaigns, ran for multiple federal offices, is an expert on maritime and transportation issues, and a now a fellow podcast host! This conversation walks through Rob's journey weaving in and out of the public and private sectors. The chat ranges from his experience working for  a brand new EPA, running for office (and incidentally saving a future Senator's life), working as the Issues Director for two Presidential campaigns, a deep dive on the Jones Act (a controversial piece of legislation that affects all of us), and his story of starting NTELX - which has helped keep the country safe in a post 9/11 world. The conversation is packed with knowledge. Specifically on all things US maritime (starting at Enjoy!