The Team - Executive
The Executive Team is the operational hub of the entire National Coast Guard Museum unit. Featuring both civilians and military personnel, every other NCGM office can be found administratively under the Executive Team.
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Executive Assistant
PO2 Daniel J. Kohner
Responsibilities include writing all GS position descriptions, recruitment, and all administrative functions on the National Coast Guard Museum team.
The Team - Contracting & Accounting
Contracting and Accounting serves as the economic heart of all NCGM operations. From day-to-day purchases to large-scale funding and budgeting, Contracting and Accounting helps to ensure that the museum project financially stays on track.
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Head of Planning
CPO Otto P. Schlicht, BS, MS
Responsibilities include oversight of planning, contracting and budget as well as serves as the team environmental and construction subject matter expert.
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COR & Contracting Support
PO1 Michelle C. Taylor
Responsibilities include contacting officer representative (COR), contracting weekly updates, procurement requests and budget.
Creed of the United States Coast Guardsman
I revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice of self have made it possible for me to be a member of a service honored and respected, in peace and in war, throughout the world.
The Team – Exhibits & Programs
The Exhibits and Programs team is the creative arm of the NCGM unit. Working on projects such as interior and exhibit design, narrative development and historical research, Exhibits and Programs serves to bring the Coast Guard’s story to the public.
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Deputy of Exhibits, Programs & Public Affairs
CPO Emaia M. Rise, BFA
Responsibilities include support to the Exhibits & Programs and Public Affairs department heads as well as branding for the National Coast Guard Museum.
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Museum Curator
Gabriel T. Christy, MFA
Responsibilities include the management of the exhibit artifacts, research, outreach and spearheading a living history program.
The Team – CG Museum Facilities, Grant Management & Public Affairs
Our Facilities, Grants Management and Public Affairs teams embody versatility while functioning in areas as diverse as government funding, community outreach, online communications, and security.
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Director of Facilities, Engineering & Security
Douglas X. Holland, BA
Responsibilities include coordinating the USCG’s exhibition fabrication within the NCGMA’s building design. The role oversees environmental compliance, permitting, and licensing to facilitate the construction of each phase of the museum construction as well as security and engineering oversight.
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Grant Manager
LCdr Charlayne C. Holliday
Responsibilities include administration, policy, and procedures for the award and management of the Congressionally-directed $50M construction grant. Serves as grant SME and coordinates with all internal and external stakeholders.
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Head of Public Affairs
Renee C. Coleman, MART
Responsibilities include providing strategic communication oversight to the NCGM’s internal and external information programs to meet the various needs in consonance with the overall mission and policies of the museum.
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Visual Information Specialist
Dwight A. Martino, BSBA
Responsibilities include the development, operation, production, and maintenance of the official NCGM website and social media platforms.
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Internships
The Museum will offer a limited number of internships each year to qualified students.