Chairman of the Board

Serving until December 3, 2011

Brian Bender '93 Brian Bender '93 - USNA Out Chairman of the Board Brian Bender '93 has been a member of USNA Out since 2003. Brian has been a very strong proponent of USNA Out bring a face to who we the real LGBT Alumni of the Naval Academy truly are. Brian is a member of the USNA Alumni Association and Foundation's “President's Circle.” From Brian: "I very much look forward to being a part of USNA Out becoming the best Alumni Group in the world, one which others will try to emulate."

Serving until December 4, 2010

Paul Culver '74 Paul Culver '74 Paul Culver '74 has been a member of USNA Out since 2003. Further board member bio forthcoming when Paul returns from his current deployment at sea.

Mike Engler '75 Mike Engler '75 Mike Engler '75 has been a member of USNA Out since 2003. Mike started his own firm, Community Pride Financial Advisors LLC in 1994 and continues to work as an independent financial advisor, primarily serving the gay and lesbian community.

Steve Clark Hall '75 Steve Clark Hall '75 Steve Clark Hall '75 has been a member of USNA Out since 2003. He is currently focusing his attention to the "Out of Annapolis" project. He has been the website developer since February 2005. From Steve: To say that 'USNA Out is a big part of my life' is an understatement. I do my best with my communications and tech skills, talents and experience to the board of USNA Out so that we may excel at our mission.

Randall Henderson '69 Randall Henderson '69 Randy Henderson '69 has been a member of USNA Out since 2009, he also serves as the SAGALA West Coast Rep. He brings the expertise of a strong legal background to the board.

Edie Novicki '73 Edie Novicki '73 - USNA Out Corporation Treasurer Edie Novicki '73 has been a member of USNA Out since 2003. From Edie:

Eric Shangle '97 Eric Shangle '97 - USNA Out Board Secretary Eric Shangle '97 has been a very active member of USNA Out since 2003, joining while serving as an active duty Lieutenant stationed in Monterrey. Eric brings great energy and great visions to the USNA Out Board. From Eric: I feel that we truly need to look at how we are perceived to the world. I truly feel that the dividends will be the greatest.

Serving until December 3, 2011

Heather Davies ‘93 Heather Davies ‘93 Heather Davies ‘93 has been a member of USNA Out since 2005.

Bob Green '65 Bob Green '65 Bob Green '65 has been a member of USNA Out since 2009. Further board member bio forthcoming.

Shawn James '89 Shawn James '89 Seeing the prospects for a renewed vision for USNA Out, Shawn James '89 has returned to USNA Out subsequent to the iBoard meeting of 13 March 2009. Shawn lives with his partner Gene in Annapolis.

Jeff Petrie '89 Jeff Petrie '89 Jeff Petrie '89 is the founding president of USNA Out and filled that position from 2003 to 2009. From Jeff: [quote]

Greer Puckett '75 Greer Puckett '75 Greer Puckett '75 has been a member of USNA Out since 2003. Greer has served as the Sector Chair of the Pride and Diversity Alliance and Employee Resource Group for LGBT employees for a major defense contractor and has served on other various non-profit boards. From Greer: USNA Out has helped me reconnect with my Naval Academy past, and I wanted to do more for others in the same situation.

Joe Soto '83 Joe Soto '83 Joe Soto '83 has been a member of USNA Out since 2003. He brings his skills as the general manager of a global marketing and advertising agency to the board, and he has been very active in USNA Out, particularly in Philadelphia. Joe is a member of the USNA Alumni Association and Foundation's “President's Circle.” From Joe: USNA Out has a real purpose, and I will work hard for USNA Out to ensure we can fulfill our mission to the best of our abilities."

Nominations for Board Candidates

Any qualified member of USNA Out is eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. The reality in organizations such as ours is those who desire to get more involved will get more involved.

Board membership means more than just assuming the title and occupying a position, it requires a sincere commitment to bring unique talent, skill, perspective and energy to fulfill the duties of a Board Member. Board members are expected to have the capability to communicate freely and frequently with other Board Members. Board members serve without compensation or reimbursement for personal expenses incurred in the routine performance of duties as a Board Member. If you are willing and able to step up to the challenge, please send a note to the Board@usnaout.org.

None currently nominated for consideration at the next board meeting (or at the next "special meeting" if appropriate)