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
Battleship IOWA Needs Your Help to Prioritize its Relocation to West Harbor.
Museum Update: 8 September 2023
Tracking our impacts, a new overnight opportunity, and upcoming events
CEO Update August 31, 2023
CEO Jonathan Williams on Freedom of the Seas and our impact
Museum Update: August 23, 2023
Weathering Tropical Storm Hilary, upcoming community events, and more
CEO Update: August 16, 2023
CEO Jonathan Williams on our participation in disaster preparedness efforts
Museum Update: August 10, 2023
Recognizing volunteers, back to school, fun stuff on IOWA
National Museum of the Surface Navy Names Dr. Gladys West Recipient of Inaugural Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award
Dr. Gladys West to receive inaugural Exploration and Innovation Award from National Museum of the Surface Navy
Museum Update July 26, 2023
Freedom of the Seas awards, Speaker Series, a travel opportunity, and more
CEO Update July 19, 2023
It’s about the people
Museum Update: July 12, 2023
Turning a turret, our speaker series, and more in this week’s update
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