Cody Rushing

Vice President of Operations at Brightwell Navigator

Speaker

As Vice President of Operations at Brightwell, Cody Rushing leads the client service, operations, and customer support teams, driving initiatives that directly impact crew satisfaction, payroll processing, and project execution. With a decade of experience at Brightwell—all within client services—Cody brings deep expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional service to maritime clients and their crews around the world.

His leadership ensures that Brightwell’s operational strategies align with the evolving needs of the industry, while maintaining a strong focus on the human side of maritime work. Whether it's streamlining processes or enhancing the crew experience, Cody’s teams are at the heart of Brightwell’s mission.

Outside of work, Cody stays on his toes chasing after his three young sons, ages 5, 3, and 1—his most rewarding (and energetic) leadership role yet.