Virginia Ship Repair Foundation

Programs

19th Annual Tradesperson of the Year Awards

The Virginia Ship Repair Foundation honored the top tradespeople in the industry at its 18th Annual Tradesperson of the Year Awards. These awards celebrate the dedication and skill of individuals in the ship repair sector.

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Digital Innovation Competition

Each year, our Foundation sponsors a Digitial Innovation Competition for Middle School students to enhace awareness of careers available in the ship repair industry, and the skills and education needed to pursue those careers. Participation in the VSRF Digitial Innovation Competition will give students 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

Coming soon.

Victor Figueroa Volunteer of the Year Scholarship

The Virginia Ship Repair Foundation is proud to support the next generation of our industry. This scholarship provides financial assistance for education, training, and certification in in-demand maritime trades.

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VSRF Board of Directors

Christian Stanco

Chairman & DirectorGeneral Dynamics NASSCO-NorfolkDirector of Production

Kathleen Hinton

DirectorEast Coast Repair & FabricationVP Procurement & Contracts

Christopher McCallum

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

Taylor Galvin

DirectorTecnico CorporationExecutive Admin

Todd Kling

Secretary / Treasurer & DirectorAerotek, Inc.

Rodney Hines

DirectorNewport News ShipbuildingTrades Training Integration

Robbie Walker

DirectorMarine Chemist Service, Inc.President

Jeff Julian

Director INDUSTRY PRESERVATION LLCCompliance Officer

Amanda Piland

DirectorBAE Systems Norfolk Ship RepairHR Manager

Gregg Kruer

DirectorPrism Maritime LLCBusiness Development Manager

Erica Woodley

DirectorLyon Shipyard, Inc.Benefit Specialist

TBD

Ex-Officio (VSRA Communications Committee Chair)

Reanna Gallegos

DirectorColonna's Shipyard, Inc.Program Manager

Steve Cook

Ex-OfficioHampton Roads Workforce CouncilVice President of Workforce Innovation

Chris Murray

DirectorHII Fleet Support GroupProduction 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