Volunteers

Deckhand

Dave is a retired Coast Guardsman and Army Veteran who served three tours of duty while stationed in the United States Coast Guard at the Cape May base and worked as a Machinery Technician during that time. While residing in the Cape May area, Dave heard the news about the restoration of the Motor Lifeboat CG-36538 and offered to assist in the project with his invaluable mechanical skillset.

Deckhand

Joyce, was a member of the United States Coast Guard and stationed on two different ships. When she heard that the CMMM was restoring a USCG lifeboat, she just knew that she had to become a part of it, because of her love for the water. Joyce feels that it is great to work on such a worthwhile project and be a part of history, knowing that once it’s completed, the community will be able to totally enjoy it. She also finds that the hard work is very rewarding and reminds her of the days when she was a “decky”. 

Lead Carpenter

Frank is a 30-year retired USCG CWO4 and past president of the USCG Chief Warrant Officers Association, Cape May Chief Petty Officer Association member and USCG Disabled American Veteran member. He is passionate and committed to preserving the Motor Lifeboat CG-36538 that he considers to possess important historical value.. Frank also looks forward to providing future visitors and tourists the opportunity to learn more about the rich USCG history of New Jersey and the United States Life-Saving Service.  

Deckhand

Bob is 23-year USCG veteran and served in Search and Rescue [SAR], Aids to Navigation and Port Security. He wanted to join in the essential restoration project of the CG-36538, as the boats were in service during his USCG career. He also feels that preservation of the maritime history of Cape May is important, especially knowing that the CG-36538 served as an operational Coast Guard unit in Cape May County. The motor lifeboat was last assigned to Great Egg Coast Guard Station in Ocean City, NJ as a USCG search and rescue asset until 1972.

Deckhand

Joe is recently retired from his 35-year career at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority [SEPTA]. For the last 25 years he was a senior instructor related to the operation and safety of transit vehicles such as buses, subway systems, trains and trolleys. Joe is a nautical enthusiast and has been an active United States Coast Guard auxiliarist since 2009. He found out about the motor lifeboat restoration project several years ago and has been an effective contributor to the mission since 2018. Now that Joe is a full-time resident in Cape May County, he is dedicated to the preservation of the CG-36538 and the USCG legacy in our community.

Deckhand

Rick is a 22-year USCG veteran who served as an engineer on the cutters Taney and Jarvis and as Facilities Engineer at the Training Center Cape May. Having read about the CG-36538 restoration in the Cape May Star and Wave and knowing the rich heritage of the United States Coast Guard in New Jersey and Cape May County, he wanted to join the project team while becoming a Cape May retiree. Rick hopes that when the CG-36538's rebuilding is completed that local residents and visitors to South Jersey will enjoy touring the motor lifeboat.

Deckhand

Ken heard about the rehabilitation project of the CG-36538 Motor Lifeboat several years ago, and as an avid, amateur woodworker, felt that he could be of help in restoring the history of such a noble project for the Cape May community. Ken also feels that this project will show just how valuable the United States Coast Guard is to the surrounding world.