Officers & Board Members
Our Executive Board is made up of a diverse group of maritime history professionals from academic institutions, federal and state government, historic sites, museums, and non-profit organizations. Learn more about our board members here.
Lynn B. Harris, PhD
Chair
Professor
Program in Maritime Studies
East Carolina University
252-328-1967
harrisly@ecu.edu
David Bennett
Vice-Chair
Curator of Maritime History
NC Maritime Museums
252-504-7756
david.bennett@dncr.nc.gov
Andrew Duppstadt
Secretary
Education and Interpretation Supervisor
Historic Weapons Program Coordinator
Division of State Historic Sites and Properties
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
252-526-9600 ext 227
andrew.duppstadt@dncr.nc.gov
Chris Southerly
Treasurer
State Archaeologist
Office of State Archaeology
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
910-251-7323
chris.southerly@dncr.nc.gov
Jeremy Borrelli
Editor, Tributaries
Staff Archaeologist
Program in Maritime Studies
East Carolina University
252-328-1965
borrellij16@ecu.edu
Executive Board
Ladd Bayliss
Executive Director
Outer Banks Conservationists
305 Queen Elizabeth Ave
Manteo, NC 27954
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Danny Bell
NC Commission of Indian Affairs
Appointee for Triangle Native American Society
American Indian Studies Staff (retired)
UNC Chapel Hill
(919) 606-2442
dbell@unc.edu
Tane Casserley
Research, Resource Protection and Permit Coordinator
Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 599-3122
Amanda Irvin
Historic Interpreter III
Historic Edenton State Historic Site
Division of State and Historic Properties
North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
(252) 482-2637
amanda.irvin@dncr.nc.gov
Valerie Johnson, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Arts, Sciences, and Humanities
Professor, Department of Sociology
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 719-5061
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Ray Midgett
Vice President
Historic Port of Washington Project
PO Box 171
Washington, NC 27889
rlmidgett@gmail.com
Jillian Schuler
Associate Editor, Tributaries
Assistant State Archaeologist
Underwater Archaeology Branch
Office of State Archaeology
NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
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Student Representatives
TBD