MEET THe director of planning
Hi, I'm David Maile.
I bring a rare multidisciplinary background to Ocean Pad, combining urban and regional planning, transportation safety, aviation operations, marine systems integration, and strategic design coordination. My expertise supports Ocean Pad’s mission by ensuring floating platforms align with real-world planning constraints, safety standards, and vessel-based integration.
Background & Experience
Education & Planning Credentials
• B.A., American Studies — Stetson University
• M.A., Urban & Regional Planning — University of Florida
o Focus areas include site planning, comprehensive planning, transportation systems, environmental impact statements, and developments of regional impact (DRIs)
Role at Ocean Pad
At Ocean Pad, contributions to:
• Marine-to-platform integration strategy
• Planning alignment with regional and coastal regulations
• Safety-oriented system layouts
• Long-range feasibility for hybrid vessel / floating-residence solutions
Background enables Ocean Pad to design not just visionary structures—but systems that can be approved, deployed, and operated safely in real environments.
I began a career in aviation with Eastern Airlines, where I served in customer service and ramp supervision roles, gaining early exposure to high-reliability operations, logistics, and safety-critical environments. Later became National Marketing Director at Flexstake Inc., working with local, state, and federal agencies to reduce traffic accidents and improve safety outcomes across the United States.
From 1991 to 2015, operated as a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Olympic and professional athletes, serving as a therapist during the 1998 and 2012 Olympic Games—an experience that deepened my understanding of biomechanics, performance systems, and human-centered design.
Since 2015, served as Manager at Savage Seas LLC, where we have helped guide company structure, vessel design strategy, and operational planning. In collaboration with Ocean Pad, instrumental in integrating 22-foot catamaran platforms with floating island and residential systems, bridging the gap between marine vessels and stationary floating infrastructure.