About Carolina Museum of the Marine | Al Gray Civic Institute

“A Firm Foundation for the Future”

Mission

Honoring the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors

Sustaining the ideals that are the foundation of our nation

Inspiring principled, committed citizens

Vision

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:

• A world class, high tech and high touch museum that brings to life the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors and
• A companion institute in which students of all ages will learn and practice the enduring core values of American citizenship and the civic virtue that is emblematic of our Marine Corps legends.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

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)

Staff

Executive Director | VP of Development
Ashley Danielson

Operations and Artifacts Director
SgtMaj Joe Houle, USMC (Ret)

Finance Director
Richard Koeckert