CEO Corner
Updates from Jonathan Williams
Jonathan Williams is the President & CEO of the Pacific Battleship Center, home of the Battleship IOWA, LA Fleet Week, and the National Museum of the Surface Navy. A purpose-driven leader and storyteller, he shares updates and insights from one of the nation’s most innovative nonprofit organizations. His writing explores leadership, community, and culture — connecting lessons from the deck plate to the boardroom while highlighting the people, progress, and purpose that continue to drive the mission forward.
Newest Updates
Needle Gun Serenade Plus A New Face
Deck update, intern intro, and more happenings around Battleship IOWA in this week’s museum update
Plenty To Be Thankful For
A Thanksgiving message from CEO Jonathan Williams
A Wrap Up, A Holiday Gift Idea, and A Contest
Highlights from recent events, a holiday gift idea, and a contest
Announcing our Freedom of the Seas Awards recipient and more
Announcing our Freedom of the Seas award recipient, happenings around the ship, and more in this week’s update
Catching Up With CEO Jonathan Williams
CEO Jonathan Williams reviews projects around the ship and museum
Surface Navy Museum Update
We are just 12 months away from opening Phase 1 of the National Museum of the Surface Navy aboard Battleship IOWA.
Let us BARGE in on your Thursday
We got a barge, a battleship mystery, and more
A 9/11 Tribute and More Battleship Archaeology
A 9/11 tribute and more battleship archaeology in this week’s update
Museum Update: 21 August 2024
More Freedom of the Seas Award recipients and a Camp Battleship discount
Special Projects
We have numerous special and one-time opportunity projects that are essential but go unfunded. These projects range in cost from $500 to $25,000+.
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