Dr. David Winkler
Dr. David Winkler is a distinguished historian recognized for his contributions to maritime and naval history. He has worked to unite the maritime heritage community, organizing numerous National Maritime Alliance…
Read MoreDr. Salvatore Mercogliano
ScarboroughPhotography.com Salvatore Mercogliano is an Associate Professor of History and the chair of the History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science Department at Campbell University in North Carolina. He holds a…
Read MoreElizabeth McCarthy
Board of Trustees Elizabeth McCarthy has been in the maritime industry for over 25 years, since her graduation from Maritime College in New York. She has experience at sea and…
Read MoreSamuel Byers
Samuel Byers is the Senior National Security Advisor at the Center for Maritime Strategy. He is also the chair of the National Maritime Awards Dinner and a long-time judge of…
Read MoreVice Admiral Al Konetzni, USN (Ret.)
Board of Trustees Vice Admiral Al Konetzni, USN (Ret.), graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1966. He attended Naval Submarine School in New London, Connecticut, followed by Nuclear…
Read MoreCaptain Patrick Burns, USN (Ret.)
Board of Trustees Captain Patrick C. Burns, U.S. Navy (Retired) serves as the Deputy Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command. He is responsible for the execution of the…
Read MoreCaptain Sally C. McElwreath Callo, USN (Ret.)
Board of Trustees Captain Sally McElwreath Callo , USN (Ret.) In the corporate world, Sally has been a communications strategist, specializing in crisis, strategic and marketing communications in the oil,…
Read MoreCaptain Jeffrey McAllister
Board of Trustees, Secretary Born in Garden City, New York in 1964, Captain Jeffrey McAllister grew up in Stamford, Connecticut near enough to the water for it to make a…
Read MoreDenise Krepp
Board of Trustees K. Denise Rucker Krepp works at the Naval History and Heritage Command. Ms. Krepp began her career as an active duty Coast Guard officer. After September 11,…
Read MoreRichard Scarano
Board of Trustees The vice president of Scarano Boat Building, Richard Scarano is responsible for business development and management, systems installations, quality control and production. He joined the company in 1984.…
Read MoreMargaret Jean Wort
Board of Trustees Margaret Jean Wort was born in England and became fascinated by ships and boats while living along the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal. At age eleven…
Read MoreWilliam H. White
Board of Trustees Award winning author William H. White has been an historian specializing in the maritime heritage and American involvement in the Age of Sail for most of his…
Read MoreCapt. Cesare Sorio
Board of Trustees Capt. Cesare Sorio has an extensive background in the maritime industry. During his fifteen years at sea, he served on various types of vessels, including coastal cargo,…
Read MoreHoward Slotnick
Board of Trustees, Treasurer Howard Slotnick is the treasurer and chairman emeritus of National Maritime Historical Society and serves on the Coast Guard foundation board. He also is an advisor…
Read MoreDr. Timothy J. Runyan
Board of Trustees Dr. Timothy J. Runyan is Professor and Faculty Fellow in the Honors College at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. For nine years he was director of the…
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