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
Carl Herzog: Public Historian for USS CONSTITUTION Museum
USS CONSTITUTION Museum public historian Carl Herzog explores what it takes to preserve a ship that has survived for more than two centuries. From bottom copper and cathodic protection to deciding what is truly original, the conversation shows how history, engineering and preservation intersect aboard a working historic vessel.
Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part III
In the final installment of our series from our 10th anniversary panel, our team discusses how the state of Iowa came through with some critical funding just in time, how our transition to become the National Museum of the Surface Navy came about, and takes a few questions from the audience.Questions? Comments? Email podcast@labattleship.comOnce again, we apologize for the quality of the audio. We ran into some technical challenges recording on our fantail. * * * *Want to- Support the ship?...
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE SURFACE NAVY SELECTS APPLIED MINDS FOR PHASE ONE DESIGN
Applied Minds selected for initial design phase of National Museum of the Surface Navy
NOAA’s Joe Sienkiewicz: How Weather Still Is A Factor For Battleship IOWA
Joe Sienkiewicz, the chief of NOAA's Ocean Applications Branch, has quietly helped us behind the scenes to keep track of swells and storm surge that could affect Battleship IOWA as she sits tied to the dock in one of the world's busiest harbors. Now he joins the podcast to discuss how though it may seem like the ship is safely and permanently in port, weather can still play a significant role in her existence.From a fascinating analysis of historical data about 1944's Typhoon Cobra to a break...
Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part II
We're back with Part II of our ten year retrospective panel, and this section is a lot of fun. CEO Jonathan Williams, COO Mike Getscher, and CIO David Canfield told stories from the ghost fleet - "Mike walks," David's fire stick, finding keys lost since 1987, and more - and Volunteer Manager Sue Schmidt talks about the gestation of our volunteer program, which is still the life blood of this organization.Again, please bear with us regarding the audio. We recorded it outdoors on our fantail, so...
Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part I
July 2022 marks ten years since Battleship IOWA opened to the public as a museum in the Port of Los Angeles. We've come a long way in a decade, and we thought it would be fun to take a look back at where we started.CEO Jonathan Williams, COO Mike Getscher, CIO David Canfield, and Volunteer Manager Sue Schmidt sat down together for a panel discussion during our celebration of the anniversary. With Development Manager Kyle Aube moderating, they told stories likely never heard before in public,...
Author Dale A. Jenkins: A Tin Can Sailor Talks WWII Diplomacy And Its Continuing Legacy
This week's guest is Dale A. Jenkins, author of the soon-to-be-released book Diplomats And Admirals. With a background in foreign relations, this former "tin can" sailor has taken a fascinating look into the complicated relationships and poor advice that shaped United States involvement in World War II during the year between the Pearl Harbor attack and the Battle of Midway. This episode starts at the early days of the war in the Pacific and morphs into an intriguing discussion on how the...
USS HORNET: A Visit with Staff from the Legendary Carrier
Recently staff from USS Hornet stopped by for a visit. COO Laura Fies and Marketing & Outreach Manager Russell Moore were kind enough to sit down for a fun chat about the challenges we share and the innovations we make to keep our vessels relevant for years to come.* * * *Want to- Support the ship? http://pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online- Come aboard for a tour? http://pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit- Volunteer with us? http://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteerYou...
Marann Fengler: Figure Skating to a Battleship…?
Executive assistant and podcast producer Marann Fengler has had a unique journey. First figure skating, then sailing square riggers, and now she's found a home working on Battleship IOWA. What was that progression like? She tells us in this week's episode.* * * * *Want to- Support the ship? http://pacificbattleship.com/donate/donate-online- Come aboard for a tour? http://pacificbattleship.com/museum_visit- Volunteer with us? http://pacificbattleship.com/get-involved/volunteerYou can also-...
Bruce DD MacRae: UPS Vice President of Government Affairs
There is no shortage of stand-out characters around Battleship IOWA, and for this episode we rounded up one of the most larger-than-life: Vice President of Government Affairs for UPS and Battleship IOWA board member Bruce D.D. MacRae. We talked to Bruce about how he got involved with the ship, his role in the recent presidential visit, and more... but mostly we laughed a lot, which seems to happen frequently in this man's presence. We think that's a good thing.Enjoy.* * * *Want to- Support...
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Kids Board Free
In the all-new Life of a Sailor experience, kids become sailor recruits, building their skills, following the story of a famous sailor, and joining Vicky the Dog on a scavenger hunt through Battleship IOWA.
Kids board free with a paid adult.