• Read more about Barr Turner

Barr Turner serves as Vice President for Maritime Policy, overseeing areas such as maritime safety, ship design, marine operations, engineering standards, and maritime labor. In this role, he represents the industry at the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and its Subcommittees on Ship Design and Construction (SDC); Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE); Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW); and Navigation, Communications, and Search and Rescue (NCSR). Additionally, he engages with the International Standards Organization (ISO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) on maritime issues.

Barr also facilitates the work of the CLIA Global Safety Committee and serves as the Secretariat for the Cruise Safety and Sustainability Forum (CSSF) Steering Committee.

He began his career as a technical advisor on CLIA’s Maritime Policy team and, prior to rejoining CLIA in 2024, served as Director of Maritime Policy at the Liberian Shipowners’ Council, Ltd. Barr holds a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute and a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from Northeastern University. He is an active member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME).

• Read more about Carla Guilbaud

Carla Guilbaud is Vice President, Membership Experience for Cruise Lines International. In this role, Guilbaud leads the Membership and Commercial elements that are so critical to support and provide value to our members and commercial partners around the globe.

She joined CLIA in November 2022 and has extensive experience in the industry, having spent her entire career working for one of the world’s largest cruise lines. As a result, she brings to CLIA insight and experience supporting a wide range of business structures in North America and globally.

Prior to joining CLIA, Guilbaud was with Royal Caribbean Group, most recently as Director, Supply Chain Management. In this position, she was responsible for marine and technical procurement related to new builds and special projects. Prior this position, Guilbaud held positions of increasing responsibility over her 23-year career with the company.

Guilbaud earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in international business from Florida International University—College of Business, and recently earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering and Industrial Management from Florida International University—College of Engineering & Computing.

• Read more about DJ Edwards

As Vice President of Global Information Technology, DJ leads CLIA's global strategy for IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data protection, platform integration, cloud modernization, and end-user support. He plays a key role in transforming CLIA's technology systems to enhance efficiency, security, and scalability, supporting operations across nine global offices.

DJ joined CLIA in 2024 as an accomplished strategic engineer with extensive experience advising nonprofits and associations. Based in Washington, DC, he specializes in cloud modernization, project leadership, association technology, technology strategy, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. Prior to CLIA, DJ served as a Senior Technical Project Consultant at DelCor Technology Solutions, where he led over 300 projects for more than 180 associations globally, providing strategic IT leadership and optimizing technology stacks to enhance productivity and security.

DJ is committed to innovation and team development and is passionate about leveraging his expertise to support CLIA’s mission and strategic goals, driving growth through innovative IT solutions.

• Read more about Jose Caldera

Jose Caldera is the Vice President for Global Human Resources. In this pivotal role, Jose oversees CLIA’s human resources (HR) functions across multiple regions, including North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, CLIA Europe, Brazil and Australasia. His leadership ensures that CLIA's HR strategies align with the organization's global objectives.

Jose’s responsibilities span a wide range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee onboarding, performance management, employee engagement and the cultivation of a positive organizational culture. He is also responsible for HR compliance and office operations.

With a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration from Boston University, Jose brings a strong educational foundation to his role. He is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and holds the Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from the Society for Human Resource Management. Jose’s career is marked by his dedication to creating dynamic and inclusive workplaces that foster employee growth and organizational success. His global perspective and strategic vision continue to drive CLIA’s HR efforts forward.

• Read more about Jethro Beck

As Vice President, Maritime Policy, Jethro works on behalf of CLIA’s oceangoing cruise line members in the areas of security, environmental sustainability, medical and public health, and travel facilitation. He also plays a key role representing the industry at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), including engagement at meetings of the IMO Intersessional Working Group on GHG Reduction and the Marine Environment Protection Committee.

Jethro joined CLIA in 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience, having served the industry in positions of increasing responsibility at sea and on shore, including shipyard management and command of large vessel fleets.

Born and raised in Scotland, Jethro began his maritime career at 16 years of age, joining an LNG tanker out of Brunei as an engineering apprentice.During the course of his career over the past two decades, he has held leadership roles at a variety of large and small cruise companies, including head of marine operations supporting the launch of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and as operations director with Holland America Line; vice president of marine operations for American Queen Voyages responsible for the nautical, technical, compliance, safety and security operations of the line’s river cruise fleet; and earlier roles with Seabourn and Princess Cruise Lines. Notably, he has captained vessels for Holland America Line, Shell Oil and Global Marine Systems.

• Read more about Jill Straniero

As Senior Vice President, Digital Solutions & Global Information Technology, Jill Straniero oversees and leads all digitally enabled business strategies and processes to achieve the organization’s business objectives, including protection from cybersecurity risks.

Prior to joining Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in January 2024, Jill worked as a consultant for DelCor Technologies, where she served as a fractional or interim Chief Information Officer for five associations and conducted digital and technology ecosystem assessments for a range of association clients.

Her experience also includes serving as the director of digital experience at the National Apartment Association and the Director of Digital Product Management for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association where she led the development of the organization’s digital product strategies.

A thought leader and change agent, Jill excels at delivering solutions thatsolve today's problems and flex for future ones.

A member of the American Society of Association Executives, Jill earned her Certified Association Executive (CAE) in 2013 and has served as a member of the ASAE Communications Section Council (2013 to 2018), which she chaired in 2016. Jill earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

• Read more about Anne Madison

Anne Madison oversees global marketing and strategic communications, including digital marketing, branding, crisis communications, research and analytics for CLIA and also supports strategy and business planning. Over the course of her career, Anne has led a number of areas, including strategic planning, business development, B2B and B2C marketing, research, media relations, public affairs, issues management, crisis communications, investor relations, human resources, information technology, and events. Prior to her work with CLIA, Anne was chief strategy and communications officer for Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization for the United States where she established the strategic foundation on which Brand USA continues to successfully pursue its mission. She also developed award-winning communications strategies to build strong and positive engagement with internal and external stakeholders worldwide. Earlier in her career, she held similar roles with Choice Hotels, Enterprise Community Investment, and The Ryland Group (now Lennar Homes).

• Read more about Karyn Gruenberg

Karyn Gruenberg is Senior Vice President, Membership & Enterprise Development at Cruise Lines International Association, with responsibility for driving member-partner engagement through curated events and business partnerships, raising awareness and alignment on industry matters of shared interest. Prior to joining CLIA in 2023, Karyn served as senior vice president of partner marketing and strategic alliances at Brand USA, the public/private partnership created in 2009 to increase international visitation spend and market share in order to fuel the nation’s economy and enhance the image of the USA worldwide.

• Read more about Donald Brown

Donald Brown develops, presents, negotiates, and implements global industry positions on legislative, regulatory, and policy matters involving security, environmental stewardship and health. In addition, he leads delegations to the International Maritime Organization where he represents the global cruise industry during international treaty negotiations and other matters. He is also the designated Secretary to the CLIA Global Committees on Maritime Security Matters and Marine Environment Protection Matters.

Prior to joining CLIA, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard at the rank of Commander. His most recent assignment was to the Office of Maritime International Law where he provided agency-wide legal counsel to senior officials and federal interagency leaders on transnational maritime threats, with specific expertise in facilitating others to reach agency, national, and international consensus on policy matters. Previous duty assignments include U.S. Northern Command and NORAD, speechwriter and special assistant to the Coast Guard Commandant, Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Florida, Rescue Coordination Center Miami and four years of at-sea experience aboard Coast Guard Cutters ESCANABA (1st Lieutenant) and VASHON (Executive Officer). Donald is a 1993 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Government. In 2003 he graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Inter-American Law Review. He has also served as a Visiting Professor of Law at the U.S. Naval Academy for Piracy, Maritime Threats, and the Law of the Sea.

• Read more about Mike McGarry

Mike McGarry leads government affairs for Cruise Lines International Association. 

Prior to joining CLIA, Mike served as a government relations and public affairs leader for industry-leading brands, including Shell Group, VISA U.S.A., Harrah’s Entertainment, and MasterCard.

At Shell Group, Mike led Group external affairs in the U.S. and was later based in London where he was head of Global External Affairs for Shell Chemicals Companies Worldwide, leading government relations, public affairs, and issues management. Earlier in his career, Mike was Deputy Staff Director and Parliamentarian for the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee when historic legislation to modernize financial services laws was enacted, and investigative oversight hearings on financial institution fraud were conducted that received international media attention.