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: One of Southern California’s Most Distinctive Event Venues
Turn Your Next Corporate Event Into an Experience Aboard Battleship IOWA
Host an executive off-site, leadership retreat, client reception, meeting, or company celebration aboard Battleship IOWA on the LA Waterfront.
Battleship IOWA and San Pedro Fish Market: Plan the Perfect Day
Explore Battleship IOWA, experience Life of a Sailor, and enjoy fresh seafood at the San Pedro Fish Market during a day on the LA Waterfront.
The Broadside – August 2026
The Broadside crew update – August 2026
Engineering a Floating City: How a Navy Ship Works
Why Battleship IOWA Is More Than a Battleship Museum
Things to Do Before or After a Los Angeles Cruise
What Is Life Like Aboard a Navy Ship?
What Is the Surface Navy?
Learn what the Surface Navy does, which ships it operates, and how sailors support its missions. Experience it aboard Battleship IOWA.
Best Family Attraction in Los Angeles: Explore Battleship IOWA Together
Explore Battleship IOWA with the whole family and experience Life of a Sailor at the National Museum of the Surface Navy in Los Angeles.

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