What We Do
We believe in making our dreams and goals a reality. As a family-owned and managed LLC, Sailor Management Holdings has brought to life several lines of business.
CAPT Chris Schaffer, USCG (ret)
Chris has over 35 years of international experience in law enforcement and search and rescue operations, risk management, regulatory compliance, crisis management and business continuity in both government and private sector companies. Chris has served in senior management at Fortune 500 companies and as a current board member on various U.S. and Canadian government boards and committees.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Risk Management from Florida
State University, a Masters in Corporate Security Management from the University of Houston, and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War
College’s Command and Staff program as well as the Darden Executive Education Program at the University of Virginia. He also holds a second Master’s Degree in Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary and is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
Captain Schaffer’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, two Coast Guard Commendation Medals with Operational Distinguishing Device, three Coast Guard Achievement Medals with Operational Distinguishing Device, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Coast Guard Commandant’s Letter of Commendation ribbons, the Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, the 9-11 Department of Transportation service ribbon and various other unit and service awards. He also is authorized to wear the permanent Advanced Boat Force Operations insignia.
The Technical Stuff
Elizabeth Sheridan is a Systems Engineer at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX specializing in risk and configuration management, systems engineering and business processes.
Elizabeth has over 20 years of practical experience in risk management, information systems, configuration management, systems engineering and business processes. Elizabeth has served in both private sector and in government leadership roles.
Elizabeth is a managing partner for several lines of award-winning photography and art businesses. Her art is exhibited in the US and Europe and licensed to multiple companies through Tate & Co Licensing and Art Licensing.com.
She holds a Bachelors in Liberal Sciences from Thomas Edison State College, a Juris Doctor from Pennsylvania State University and a Masters in Systems Engineering from George Washington University. She also holds a professional certification in Configuration and Data Management from the National Defense Industrial Association.
Elizabeth sits on the Executive Council for the Houston Chapter of The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). She also is a member of SAE’s G-33 Committee.
Elizabeth’s awards include a Mid-Level Leadership Space Flight Awareness Award, several NASA Group Achievement Awards, and a VIP Women of the Year Circle Induction from the National Association of Professional Women.
About Our Business Name
"Sailor"
Why is "Sailor" in our name? Managing Partner, CAPT Chris Schaffer, USCG (ret) spent 31 years serving our nation in the Coast Guard. We rescued a sweet puppy and named her Sailor just before starting Sailor Management Holdings, LLC.