The Officers

Bright Maritime Corporation Officers is currently made up of the following:

Top Management

Captain Georgios Stefanou

Captain Georgios Stefanou

Chairman of the Board
  • License Master Mariner since 1990
  • Marine Personnel Supervisor in Universe Maritime, Greece from 1991 to 1994
  • He was able to convince principals using Romanian crew to change to an all-Filipino crew.
Captain Dimitrios Stefanou

Captain Dimitrios Stefanou

Marketing Consultant
  • Licensed Master Mariner since 1983
  • Port Captain/Crewing Manager - Ocean Bulk Maritime Ltd, Greece (1991-1994)
  • Port Captain/Crewing Manager - LKW Shipping Ltd, Greece (1983-1991)
  • His Marketing expertise contributed to the increase of the number of Principals that BMC manned
Ms. Desiree P. Sillar

Ms. Desiree P. Sillar

President
  • Graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications
  • An English teacher
  • Executive Secretary to a Greek Shipping Co. in Athens, thereby able to establish rapport to Greek shipowners
  • Speak Fluently in Greek
  • Attended several training for development of managerial skills such as "Managing for Results" by Guthrie Jensen
  • Successfully attended the "Pre-Departure Orientation Trainors Training" on July 30 to August 1, 2001
Person

Ms. Natividad "Nancy" B. Ebron

Executive Vice President - Chief Finance Officer/Quality Management Rep. (QMR)
  • Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting, MAGNA CUM LAUDE
  • Consistent Honor Student and Academic Scholar
  • Certified Public Account - PRC ID# 57065
  • Took up Master in Industrial Relations - UP Diliman (1 semester only)
  • Most Outstanding Boholano by Boholano Association in Metro Manila (2007)
  • Recipient of National Awards on Leadership and Outstanding Professionals by International Research and Communication Inc. and Fil-Asia Research Society (2004)
  • Executive Vice President/CFO/QMR-Quality Management Representative (2001-Present)
  • Vice President - Chief Finance Officer - Bright Maritime Corporation (1996-2001)
  • Accounting Manager - Ocean East Agency Corporation (1988-1995)
  • Audit Manager - Sweet Lines, Inc. (1983-1988)
  • Member - Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountant (PICPA)
  • Attended various CPE seminars sponsored by PICPA and other leadership seminars
  • Establish BMC's Accounting and Internal Control System
  • Consolidator for the POEA Top Performer Award
  • Key Contributor of Bright Maritime's Official Website
Awards and Citation
  • GINTONG SIKAP - NATIONAL AWARD

    Bestowed by Fil-Asia Research Society, Inc. on May 1, 2004 at Danarra Hotel, Quezon City
    In Full Recognition of Meritorious and Outstanding Services Rendered for human upliftment benefiting to fellowmen; devotion to duties coupled with hard work and honesty impressed with the seal of excellence, high sense of honor and a resounding manifestation of integrity.

  • GOLDEN LEADERSHIP - NATIONAL AWARD

    Bestowed by International Research And Communication Center, Inc. on April 25, 2004 at Bayview Park Hotel, Manila City
    In Full Recognition of exemplary achievements in the pursuit of profession as well as for having displayed impeccable leadership silently dedicated service and humanitarian services, thereby contributing much to the country’s quest for prosperity and socio-economic development.

  • FROM BRIGHT MARITIME CORPORATION

    5 Years Loyalty Awardee For Dedicated Service (2001)
    Outstanding Employee Awards (2002)
    For being Instrumental for the Company to be awarded by POEA as TOP PERFORMER in the year 2002

    10 Years Loyalty and Most Outstanding Employee Awardee (2006)
    For her Multi-tasking Functions as Executive Vice President, Chief Finance Officer and Quality Management Representative (QMR) which she was able to efficiently and effectively execute thereby making the company multiple awardees in the year 2006 making emphasis for its 2nd POEA TOP PERFORMANCE AWARDS.

  • FROM PACIFIC PLANS, INC.

    # 3 Unit Manager Nationwide Top Performer (1993)
    Multiple Awards - Top Marketing Excellence (1992-2000)

  • FROM CHILDREN'S ALMA MATER

    Leadership Awardees as Officer in Parents Council of Sacred Heart School, Multinational Village from 1995 to 2004

  • FROM OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY PARISH

    Plaque of Appreciation for Active Participation in the Living Way of the Cross as VERONICA and as wife of Pontius Pilate

  • FROM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION PHASE IV

    Leadership Awardees for being Treasurer, Board of Director and Auditor respectively of the Multinational Village Phase IV Homeowners Association from 1992 to 2004

Webena Dabuco

Ms. Webena D. Dabuco

Operation Manager
  • Graduate, Associate in Computer Science
  • Pioneer Employee of BMC and she proved her worth as Manager by her innate self-confidence and leadership skills
  • Attended seminars sponsored by Admiral Training for maritime knowledge enhancement
  • Board of Director
Clarissa C. Mendoza

Ms. Clarissa C. Mendoza

Finance Manager
  • Pioneer Employee of BMC and one of its Incorporators
  • Graduate, Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Accounting
  • Bookkeeper/Senior Accountant - Marsman and Company, Inc.
  • Attended various seminars that will enhance accounting and taxation skills
  • Board of Director

The Officers

Captain Dimitrios Galanos

Capt. Dimitrios Galanos

Owner's Representative / Port Captain
Operations Department
Bulk Division

Capt. Joselito Amahan

Capt. Joselito Amahan

Port Captain/Crewing Manager
Operations Department
Tanker Division

Ma. Elena Dabuco

Ma. Elena Dabuco

Chief Documentation Officer
Operations Department
Bulk Division

Joy Lynne de Villa

Joy Lynne de Villa

Operation Manager
Operations Department
Tanker Division

Beth T. Bronsano

Elizabeth "Beth" T. Broncano

POEA Liaison Officer 1
Operations Department
Bulk Division

Person

Rhodora S. Taboada

OIC-Legal and Claims/HR Corporate Secretary/IQA
Legal and Claims Department

Charmie Banta

Charmie Banta

Visa Officer
Operations Department
Bulk Division

Nette G. Patron

Ma. Chonita "Neth" Golong-Patron

Senior Accountant
Accounting Department

Elsa S. Monfero

Elsa S. Monfero

Division Manager
Foreign License Department

Captain Edgar Nierras

Capt. Edgar M. Nierras

Training Director
In-House Training Center