National Elections
Article & photos by Mel Borofsky, Editor, SITREP

NACO (elect) Nicholas Kerigan

Friday morning, August 22
One of the most exciting events at the National Conference is the election of our new National Board. All of the candidates were well qualified and highly motivated. As with all elections, there can only be one victor. Here are the results of this morning’s election.

National Commodore
Commodore Nicholas Kerigan

National Vice Commodore
Commodore James Vass

National Area Commodore Atlantic (East)
Commodore Thomas Venezio

National Area Commodore Atlantic (West)
Commodore Thomas Malison

National Area Commodore Pacific
Commodore Victor Connell

NACO (elect) Kerigan, when asked what he hought his greatest challenge for himself and the new Bridge, he replied, “Adapting to the new Coast Guard Modernization program.”

It was the general consensus opinion of the newly elected officers that job one for the new Bridge will be the continuing programs of recruiting and retention.

~HRW