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
CEO Update – December 21, 2022
CEO Jonathan Williams’ final update of 2022
Museum Update – Dec. 14, 2022
What’s happening around Battleship IOWA and the National Museum of the Surface Navy this week
Scuttlebutt Extra: Judge Eileen Moore on Vietnam Veterans
CEO Update – December 7, 2022
Diplomats & Admirals: Fascinating WWII Facts From Author Dale Jenkins
Author Dale Jenkins releases his new book “Diplomats and Admirals” aboard IOWA
Giving Tuesday 2022
Today is Giving Tuesday
What Is This “Escape The Mothball Fleet” Thing?
We've talked a bit about Escape The Mothball Fleet, our new exploration/adventure aboard Battleship IOWA, but what exactly is it?In this episode of Scuttlebutt, we explain not only what you'll experience when you participate, but how the idea for it developed. It's fun stuff, and it's like nothing you've ever tried before.* * * * Come aboard for a tour Volunteer with us National Museum of the Surface Navy Become a Plank Owner Feedback? Questions? Comments? podcast@labattleship.com
CEO Update 23 November 2022
Thanksgiving greeting from President & CEO Jonathan Williams
Finding Treasures: How Missing Pieces Return To The Ship
Battleship IOWA has an uncanny knack for attracting historical treasures of all shapes, sizes, and several eras. From a guest book signed by FDR and his war cabinet to a Mark-48 bombardment computer, we're always on the lookout for things with relevance to the ship. And opportunities to acquire such priceless artifacts and missing pieces seem to fall into our laps.When we have these chances, what types of items are we eyeing? For example, at the end of 2020, COO Mike Getscher and a couple of...
Museum Update – Nov. 18, 2022
News and updates from Battleship IOWA and the National Museum of the Surface Navy
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