Virginia Ship Repair Foundation

Programs

20th Annual Tradesperson of the Year Awards

The nomination period for the 2026 20th Annual VSRF Tradesperson of the Year Awards is officially open! There are many superstar folks out there, and we want to ensure that all the fabulous tradespeople of VSRA have the opportunity to be considered for selection of this prestigious award.

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Junior Ship Repair Challenge

The Virginia Ship Repair Foundation (VSRF) presents the Junior Ship Repair Challenge (formerly known as the Digital Innovation Competition), an annual STEM-based competition that introduces middle school students to the ship repair industry through problem-solving, research, and design. Participation in the VSRF Junior Ship Repair Challenge give teams the chance to win cash prizes for their school!

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Marine Trade Training Program

Our Marine Trade Training Program is designed to help you get a head-start on a rewarding career in the Ship Repair Industry. With a 90% hire rate after completing the training, we encourage all trying to get into the industry to seek our training. And for any companies looking for new employees, look no further than what VSRF can help with.

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Outreach

There are specific events the Foundation puts on that VSRA companies can sponsor and attend. Events include Admirals Night at the Scope, Race Night at Langley Speedway, and famous the VSRF Golf Tournament. All events help raise money for training and spread awareness of the industry!

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Shipyard Careers

The Foundation is committed to helping the Ship Repair Industry fill workforce gaps in the coming years through active outreach and education now.

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Sponsored Events

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VSRF Volunteer of the Year Scholarship

Powered by the Bill Crow Memorial Endowment Fund

The Virginia Ship Repair Foundation is proud to present our annual VSRF Volunteer of the Year Scholarship. To honor outstanding dedication to our industry, the scholarship is uniquely renamed each year after our Volunteer of the Year winner. Awards are presented to students advancing their education and career in the ship repair industry in the latter half of Q2.

You can make a direct donation to our scholarship fund. 100% of your donation goes directly to funding student scholarships.

  • All contributors will be recognized and announced as a donating company for their generous support.
  • Please note: A scholarship donation is a direct contribution to the fund. It is separate from any event sponsorship.

2027 Scholarship Applications: Applications for the 2027 scholarship cycle are not open yet, but will be soon. Please check back for updates!

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VSRF Board of Directors

Christian Stanco

Chairman & DirectorGeneral Dynamics NASSCO-NorfolkDirector of Production

Taylor Galvin

DirectorTecnico CorporationWorkforce Development Manager

Christopher McCallum

Vice-Chairman & DirectorVigor Marine Group - MHI NorfolkDirector Program Support

Rodney Hines

DirectorNewport News ShipbuildingTrades Training Integration

Todd Kling

Secretary / Treasurer & DirectorAerotek, Inc.

Jeff Julian

Director Industry Preservation, LLCCompliance Officer

Robbie Walker

DirectorMarine Chemist Service, Inc.President

Gregg Kruer

DirectorPrism MaritimeBusiness Development Manager

Amanda Piland

DirectorBAE Systems, Maritime SolutionsHR Manager

Victor Figueroa

Ex-Officio (VSRA Communications Committee Chair)General Dynamics NASSCO-NorfolkTrade Superintendent

Reanna Gallegos

DirectorColonna's Shipyard, Inc.Program Manager

Ali Broemeling

Ex-OfficioHampton Roads Workforce CouncilSenior Director, Hampton Roads Maritime Training System

Chris Murray

DirectorHII Fleet Support Group, LLCProduction Manager, NAVSEA Cableway Program

Toni Johnson

Ex-OfficioCommunity College Workforce CooperativeDirector of Workforce Development

Nikki Vaughn

DirectorBay Metals & Fabrication Human Resources Manager

Kenyetta Goshen

Ex-OfficioNorfolk Technical CenterSenior Director, Career & Technical Education

Jay Prock

DirectorTidewater Staffing President

Art Hall

Ex-OfficioTidewater Community CollegeVice President of Workforce Solutions

Kathleen Hinton

DirectorEast Coast Repair & Fabrication LLCVP Procurement & Contracts