Kathleen C. Haines has served as a director of Genco since May 17, 2017. In 2021, she joined the Advisory Board of Sea Machines Robotics, a privately held company in Boston, Massachusetts. She served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Heidmar Inc. ( Heidmar ), a privately held company that commercially manages a fleet of oil tankers, from July 2012 until May 2020. She was also a member of the Executive Committee of Heidmar, which was responsible for the strategy of the company as well as marketing efforts. Prior to and after her time at Heidmar, Ms. Haines has served as the Principal of Holbridge Capital Advisors, a financial consulting and investment firm specializing in the maritime industry. During 2010, she served as the Chief Financial Officer of Asia Pacific Carriers, based in Hong Kong. From May 2007 to May 2008, she was the Chief Executive Officer of the transition company created following the sale of OMI Corporation, a U.S.-based NYSE-listed international shipping company. Ms. Haines served as the Chief Financial Officer of OMI Corporation from 1998 until its sale. She also served on the Board of Directors of OMI Corporation s technical management affiliate, Orinoco Marine Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., from 2006 to 2008. Ms. Haines was a board member of OSG America LLC from 2007 until it was reacquired by its parent company in 2009 and served as Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Conflicts Committee. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Seamen s Church Institute as Audit Chair and is a member of the Finance and Endowment Committee as well as the Governance/Nominating Committees. She is active in numerous professional associations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and is the Treasurer and a founding board member of the U.S. affiliate of Women s International Shipping and Trading Association. Ms. Haines also served on the Board of the New York Maritime Association. Ms. Haines holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Texas Tech University and is a controllership graduate from the University of Wisconsin School for Bank Administration. As a result of these and other professional experiences, Genco believes Ms. Haines possesses knowledge and experience regarding the shipping industry, finance, and general business matters that strengthen the Board s collective qualifications, skills and experience.