Tom Frese

Biography

Tom Frese is the founder of AquaSol, Inc.  He has over 20 years experience in the aquaculture industry.  Tom earned a Master of Science degree in Marine Biology from Florida International University in 1994 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida in 1981. With a unique mix of aquaculture and financial training and many years of expertise, Tom excells in delivering leading-edge aquaculture project development and management expertise to AquaSol’s valued clients worldwide.  Tom has led projects for clients in Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, New Caledonia, Oman, Suriname, Switzerland, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, United States, Venezuela, and Vietnam.  Tom was certified to perform Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) audits of seafood processing plants in 1999 and successfully completed the Shrimp Farming Short Course at Texas A&M University in 1994.  Tom’s principal role in AquaSol is to continue to lead and successfully manage important new aquaculture projects worldwide, while also leading projects that drive efficiency into existing commercial aquaculture operations.

Research Interest

Aquaculture, seafood processing, fisheries, fishing technology