Capt. Matthew Glass
Houston Pilots Executive Committee

Captain Matthew Glass has been in the maritime industry for over 20 years and is in his fourth year on the Houston Pilots Executive Committee, currently as the Second Officer. He has been an active pilot on the Houston Ship Channel for 14 years.

Prior to receiving his commission as a pilot, he worked for various commercial enterprises sailing on tanker vessels that serviced ports in the East, West, and Gulf Coasts of the United States. He graduated from Texas A&M Galveston in 2003 where he served as Corps Commander during his senior year.

As a member of the executive committee, he is responsible for overseeing the business and channel operations of one of the busiest pilot associations in the country. His duties include being chair of the Navigation Rules and Safety Committee, chair of the Application Review Committee, assistant treasurer of the Houston Pilots Political Action Committee, and he oversees social media strategy and implementation. Captain Glass is also an active member of
the Pilot’s 501(c)(3), Anchor Watch. Anchor Watch is focused on educating youth on the opportunities of working in the maritime field.