Honoring the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors
Sustaining the ideals that are the foundation of our nation
Inspiring principled, committed citizens
The Museum and Al Gray Civic Institute will preserve the historic achievements, values, and ingenuity that are the hallmark of Carolina Marines and Sailors. We envision a dynamic and engaging complex with two mutually reinforcing activity centers:
Acting Chair
Mr. Mark Cramer, JD
Vice Chair
Vacant
Treasurer
CAPT Pat Alford, USN (Ret)
Secretary
Col Joe Atkins, USAF (Ret)
Immediate Past Chairman
Col John B. Sollis, USMC (Ret)
At Large Executive Committee Members
General Al Gray, USMC (Ret) 29th Commandant
LtGen Gary S. McKissock, USMC (Ret)
Members
Mr. Terry Branton
Mr. Tom DeSanctis
MGySgt Osceola Elliss, USMC (Ret)
Col Chuck Geiger, USMC (Ret)
Col Bruce Gombar, USMC (Ret)
LtCol Lynn “Kim” Kimball, USMC (Ret)
CWO3 Richard McIntosh, USMC (Ret)
CWO5 Lisa Potts, USMC (Ret)
Col Grant Sparks, USMC (Ret)
GySgt Forest Spencer, Jr., USMC (Ret)
Advisors
Col Bill Ayers, PhD, USMC (Ret)
Executive Director | VP of Development
Ashley Danielson
Operations and Artifacts Director
SgtMaj Joe Houle, USMC (Ret)
Finance Director
Richard Koeckert