Drake Navigators Guild (DNG) Directors And Officers

Former officers include:

Former Honorary Chairman:

Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz

Former Presidents:

Robert D. Marshall

Captain Adolph S. Oko, Jr.

Raymond Aker

Edward Von der Porten

Steve Wright

The 2024 directors are:

Michael Von der Porten, President
Dr. Philip Williams, Vice President
Susan Allen, Secretary
Carolyn Shepard, Treasurer
Elaine Von der Porten
Reed Dillingham

Steve Wright

Emeritus members include:

Robert D. Marshall, President Emeritus

Captain Adolph S. Oko, Jr., President Emeritus

Corrine Swall, Director Emeritus

Peter Dillon, Director Emeritus

Dr. Samuel Spivack, Director Emeritus

Steve Wright, President Emeritus

The above crests are from the Royal Navy base, HMNB Devonport. The installation, also known as HMS Drake, is located at Plymouth from where Drake sailed when beginning his circumnavigation. They are gifts to the DNG from base commanders and are currently in the home of president emeritus Steve Wright.

Image Courtesy of Steve Wright