Skeleton Crew

Noun

/skel·ɪ·tən ˌkru/

The minimum number of personnel needed to operate and maintain an item at its most simple operating requirements, such as a ship or business, during an emergency or shutdown, and at the same time, to keep vital functions operating.

Meet the Team

  • Samantha Neer

    Executive Director

  • Jason Kulakowski, USA

    Associate Director

  • Taylor Grieger, USN

    Founder and Director of Operations, Offshore

  • Michael Darcy, USN

    Mental Wellness Advisor

  • Tommy Bellar, USMC

    Inshore Operations Captain

  • David Bettencourt, USAF

    Outreach Manager, Veterans

  • Sonia Padilla, USA

    Client Relations Manager

  • Cameron Nugent

    Media & Marketing Coordinator

  • Chris Ramos, USN

    Donor and Sponsor Relations Manager

  • Ricky Gonzalez, USMC

    Fundraising and Development Manager

  • Dane Hylen, USA

    Fundraising Specialist

  • Jeremy Wellens, USN

    Advocacy & Development Advisor

Board of Directors

  • Russell Niemie - Chairman of Board

  • Jason Tieman, USCG

  • Adam Tesanovich

  • Jared Light - Treasurer

  • Todd Tavolazzi, USN

  • Joe Goodwin, USN - Advisor to the Board