Eugene M. Dawydiak was the son of a USF graduate and Naval veteran, and played soccer for one season in 1975. He graduated in 1979 with a degree in Government and went on to attend the California State University Maritime Academy for a Bachelors in Maritime Engineering. He had a long sea time career, including serving as a Commanding Office in the United States Navy. At present, he works for the United States Maritime Administration Division of the Pacific. Â