Tom Kok, Mechanical Engineer: Tom Kok comes to the program fresh out of Calvin College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. After considering a career in the NOAA Corps program, Tom was encouraged to join our ocean exploration team as an ROV systems engineer, working primarily on the mechanical aspects of our equipment. Tom quickly demonstrated his high aptitude for learning new skills and exceeded all of our expectations. He has immersed himself in every technical aspect of the program and has become an excellent navigator and co-pilot. Tom is also one of three members of our team who has been cross training in the operation of our shipboard-mounted multibeam mapping system and continues to do 'double duty' during our exploration here in Indonesia. When not on assignment for NOAA, Tom resides in Linden, Washington.