Founding Team
We didn't build Geaux River from a boardroom — we built it from the wheelhouse, the deck, and the dispatch desk, after decades running boats and living the problems the industry still hasn't solved. Meet the team turning firsthand river experience into the operating intelligence layer inland marine has never had.
Robert LeBlanc
Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Geaux River CorporationRob LeBlanc is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Geaux River Corporation, where he leads the company's vision to modernize the inland waterways industry through connected software, data intelligence, and maritime technology solutions. A lifelong river operator turned technology entrepreneur, Robert founded Geaux River with a simple belief: the inland marine industry deserves modern tools built by people who understand life on the river.
Before launching Geaux River, Robert built his career on the inland waterways, working his way from deck operations to leadership roles within some of the industry's largest organizations. His experience spans vessel operations, logistics, fleet management, infrastructure development, project management, environmental compliance, and marine transportation. This firsthand operational knowledge has been instrumental in shaping Geaux River's products and ensuring they solve real-world challenges faced by operators every day.
Under Robert's leadership, Geaux River has evolved into a rapidly growing maritime technology company providing the Geaux River Terminal and the Marine OT product line, delivering real-time operational intelligence across fleets, terminals, vessels, and connected hardware systems. The company has successfully launched multiple software and hardware solutions, including wireless vessel monitoring technologies, fleet management tools, terminal operations software, and remote asset monitoring systems designed specifically for the inland river industry.
Robert is passionate about improving safety, efficiency, and visibility throughout the inland waterways ecosystem. His mission is to connect the people, assets, and operations that move America's commerce, transforming fragmented data into actionable intelligence for operators at every level.
Today, Robert continues to drive Geaux River's growth, product innovation, strategic partnerships, and fundraising efforts as the company builds the operating intelligence layer for inland river logistics.
Landry Kirk
Co-Founder | Geaux River CorporationLandry Kirk is the Co-Founder of Geaux River Corporation, a technology company focused on transforming the inland waterways industry through real-time operational intelligence. With a background spanning maritime logistics, river transportation, terminal operations, and business development, Landry brings a deep understanding of the challenges faced by vessel operators, terminals, fleets, and cargo stakeholders across the inland river system.
As Co-Founder, Landry leads strategic partnerships, sales, industry engagement, and market development efforts while helping shape the company's vision of creating a connected inland waterways ecosystem. His experience working closely with operators, terminals, fleets, and marine service providers has helped drive the development of the Geaux River Terminal and MarineOT product suite, delivering actionable intelligence that improves operational efficiency, safety, and decision-making.
Under his leadership, Geaux River has expanded across multiple sectors of the maritime industry, combining software, connected hardware, and real-time data solutions to help customers better manage assets, operations, and information flow throughout the river system.
Landry is an active advocate for innovation within the maritime industry and is passionate about leveraging technology to modernize one of America's most critical transportation networks.
Carl Fravel
Carl Fravel is the Founding Chief Technology Officer of Geaux River Corporation, where he leads the company's technology strategy, product architecture, and engineering operations.
With more than 40 years of experience developing software, hardware, communications, and industrial technology systems, Carl has built and led high-performing technical organizations throughout his career. Prior to joining Geaux River, he spent 15 years leading Information Technology and Cybersecurity initiatives at Canal Barge Company, one of the largest and most respected inland marine transportation companies in the United States.
At Geaux River, Carl oversees the development of the company's integrated software and connected hardware platforms, combining onshore and offshore engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions for the inland waterways industry. His expertise spans enterprise software, network architecture, cybersecurity, operational technology, data systems, and emerging technologies.
Carl's leadership is instrumental in transforming Geaux River's vision into scalable products that connect vessels, terminals, fleets, and operators through real-time data and operational intelligence. His passion for innovation and deep understanding of the inland marine industry help position Geaux River at the forefront of digital transformation across America's waterways.
Founding Chief Technology Officer
Gary Chilcutt
Vice President of Sales | Geaux River CorporationGary Chilcutt serves as Vice President of Sales for Geaux River Corporation, where he leads business development, customer engagement, and strategic growth initiatives across the inland marine transportation industry. With hands-on experience spanning vessel operations, fleet management, logistics, and maritime technology, Gary brings a unique perspective that bridges operational challenges with innovative solutions.
Prior to joining Geaux River, Gary built his career in the inland marine industry with Parker Towing Company, where he advanced from deckhand to Gulf Operations Manager. During his tenure, he oversaw towing and fleeting operations throughout the Mobile Harbor and Gulf Coast region, managed vessel operations at multiple terminals, and played a key role in implementing technology-driven operational improvements across the fleet. His leadership and industry expertise earned him recognition as one of the inland waterways industry's emerging leaders.
At Geaux River, Gary works closely with terminals, fleet operators, towing companies, and marine service prove e to help organizations leverage the Geaux River Terminal and MarineOT product suite to improve operational visibility, efficiency, and decision-making. His deep industry relationships and practical operational knowledge help ensure that Geaux River's technology solutions are built around the real-world needs of the maritime community.
Based on the Gulf Coast, Gary is passionate about advancing innovation throughout the inland waterways industry and helping customers transform operational data into actionable intelligence.
Tony Geeck
Tony Geek leads MarineOT and product development initiatives for Geaux River Corporation, overseeing the design, deployment, and advancement of the company's hardware, operational technology, and connected systems portfolio. With more than 45 years of experience spanning industrial operations, electrical systems, automation, networking, and information technology, Tony brings a rare combination of hands-on field expertise and technical leadership to the Geaux River team.
A licensed electrical professional and proud union member, Tony spent more than 30 years with Archer Daniels Midland, where he was responsible for supporting and improving critical electrical, communications, automation, and operational technology systems across large-scale industrial operations. He later continued his leadership in industrial technology with more than five years at Pelican Midstream, further strengthening his expertise in infrastructure, networking, controls, and systems integration.
As the leader of MarineOT, Tony is responsible for guiding the development and deployment of Geaux River's growing portfolio of maritime technology solutions, including vessel monitoring systems, wireless sensor networks, asset tracking platforms, and operational intelligence tools. He works closely with customers, engineers, and industry partners to ensure every product is designed to solve real-world challenges faced by operators on the inland waterways.
Tony's extensive background as an electrical professional, network engineer, and IT specialist allows him to bridge the gap between traditional marine operations and modern connected technologies. His leadership helps ensure that MarineOT products are reliable, scalable, and purpose-built for the demanding environments in which they operate.
At Geaux River, Tony plays a critical role in transforming innovative ideas into practical solutions that deliver actionable intelligence, improve operational efficiency, and support the future of the inland marine industry.
Vice President, MarineOT & Product Development | Geaux River Corporation