Board of Directors
Fifteen volunteers comprise the 2023 - 2024 Board of Directors. The Association Board of Directors (Board) is the policy-making body of the University of Wisconsin (UW) Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Alumni Association and is responsible for the presentation and adoption of the annual budget, managing legal activities, maintaining accurate records of its proceedings, and ensuring compliance with state statues. Our stories are all a bit different, but we are focused on supporting the Badger Battalion, connecting our alumni, and building the heritage of Naval Service. Directors are elected by our membership and serve a three-year term. The UW NROTC Unit Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, and one midshipman support the Board in a Unit Liaison role. Unit Liaison Officers have an advisory role and do not vote on Association issues.
Per our Bylaws, the Board shall consist of at least eight (8) Directors, but no more than fifteen (15) Directors. Emeritus Directors are not counted against the maximum end-strength of fifteen Directors seated on the Board. The President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer constitute the Executive Committee of the Association and have the authority to conduct routine business during the interim between meetings of the Board and shall act on behalf of the Association in the general management of the Association's property, finances, and legal interests.
Executive Committee
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Mark Stone, Captain, USN (Ret.), Class of 1980
President
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Phil Midland, Captain, USN (Ret.), Class of 1973
Vice President
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Paul Stein, Class of 1964
Treasurer
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Paul Gilmartin, Captain, USN (Ret.), Class of 1990
Secretary
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John Barnett, Captain, USN
Commanding Officer, University of Wisconsin NROTC Unit, Unit Liaison Officer
Directors
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John B. Washbush, Commander, USNR (Ret.), Class of 1964
Emeritus Director, Former Unit XO/CO
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Kris Ackerbauer, Captain, USN (Ret.), FS
Emeritus Director, Former Unit CO
Membership Committee Chair -
Ulis Dean Hekel, Commander, USN (Ret.), FS
Emeritus Director, Former Unit XO/CO
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James F. Sumner III, Commander, USN (Ret.), Class of 1978
Director, Awards Committee Chair
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George Ketterer, Class of 1966
Emeritus Director / Nominating Committee Chair
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Kathy Mayer, Captain, USN (Ret.), Class of 1987
Director
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Sara Zenobian , Class of 2015
Director
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Greg Zacharski, Captain, USN (Ret.), FS
Director, Former Unit CO
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Steven Mackey, Class of 1985
Director
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Keith Guyer, Class of 1975
Director
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Christopher "Tank" Murdoch, FS
Director, Former Unit CO
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Andrew J. Mascotti, Commander, USN
Executive Officer Univeristy of Wisconsin NROTC Unit, Unit Liaison Officer
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Jake Swanson , Midshipman 1/C, Class of 2024
Battalion Representative, Unit Liaison