Chester J. Smith - Owner | President
Mr. Chester J. Smith, owner and president of C.S. Liftboats, Inc. and  CS Pipe, Inc.., has been actively involved in the offshore marine industry for over 45 Years.  He began his career in 1955 as a boat skipper for D & B Boat Rentals, Inc., and then continued his career as the successful owner and operator of seven crew and supply vessels and offshore marine-related businesses.  Due to the longevity of his career as well as his reputation as a knowledgeable and trustworthy businessman, Mr. Smith has established a reputation in the offshore marine business, not only in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico arena, but throughout the oil-producing world.

In 1981, Mr. Smith sold his fleet of vessels but kept abreast of market and market trends while maintaining business relationships throughout the world that he had fostered since 1955.  He established a filtration company (Filco International) which he has sold and a pipe company (CS Pipe, Inc.)  In 1992 Mr. Smith once again seized the opportunity to capture the momentum of the industry by reentering the OSV market.    As the oil and gas industry forged ahead, Mr. Smith once again position himself in the market.

Chester J. (Chuck) Smith II - Port of Operations
Chuck, Port of Operations of C.S. Liftboats, Inc. has an extensive amount of experience of over 30 years in the marine industry. He has worked on these vessels overseas and in the U.S. Waters. Chuck has also overseen the construction and the maintaining of these vessels.

Janice C. Smith - Office Manager
Janice, Office Manager of C.S. Liftboats, Inc., is extremely knowledgeable in running the office and personnel for the company.  She brings to the company her experience of 29 years in the oil industry.