USS Missouri Memorial Association Announces New Board of Directors and Executive Officers for 2026-2027 Term

Pearl Harbor, HI – (June 10, 2026) – The USS Missouri Memorial Association Inc, today announced its Board of Directors and Executive Officers for the upcoming term beginning June 1, 2026. The leadership team reflects a continued commitment to the organization’s mission, with current board members stepping into new roles that leverage their experience and deepen their impact across governance, finance, and strategic initiatives.

 

Leading the Board as Chair is William A. Kearns, who will guide the organization’s strategic initiatives. Serving as Vice Chair and Secretary is Matthew B. Guard, who will also chair the Human Resources Committee. Carleton Williams has been appointed Treasurer and will also lead the Finance Committee.

The Executive Committee also includes RADM Alma Grocki, USN (ret.) who will chair the Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) Committee, focusing on critical preservation and infrastructure projects, and Susan Cowan, who will lead the Strategic Initiatives Committee, advancing key programs and future-focused initiatives.

 

“This distinguished group of leaders brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to our mission,” said Michael Carr, President & CEO of the USS Missouri Memorial Association. “Their guidance will ensure Mighty Mo continues to serve as a powerful symbol of history, service, and peace for generations to come.”

 

The 2026–2027 Executive Committee includes:

 

• Michael Carr – President and CEO
• William A. Kearns – Chair
• Matthew B. Guard – Vice Chair & Secretary; Human Resources Committee Chair
• Carleton Williams – Treasurer; Finance Committee Chair
• RADM Alma Grocki, USN (ret.) – CAPEX Committee Chair
• Susan A. Cowan – Strategic Initiatives Committee Chair
  
   

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Caption: Michael Carr, President and CEO

Caption: William A. Kearns, Chair

Caption: Matthew B. Guard, Vice Chair & Secretary; Human Resources Committee Chair

Caption: Carlton Williams, Treasurer; Finance Committee Chair

Caption: RADM Alma Grocki, USN (ret.), CAPEX Committee Chair

About the Battleship Missouri Memorial
Since opening in January 1999, the Battleship Missouri Memorial has attracted more than 10-million visitors from around the world with a fascinating tour experience showcasing the USS Missouri's unique place in history. Located a ship's length from the USS Arizona Memorial, the Mighty Mo completes a historical visitor experience that begins with the “day of infamy” and sinking of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and ends with Japan's formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945.

 

The USS Missouri had an astounding career over five decades and three wars – World War II, the Korean War, and Desert Storm – after which it was decommissioned and donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

 

The Association operates the Battleship Missouri Memorial as a historic attraction and oversees her care and preservation with the support of visitors, memberships, grants, and donations. The Battleship Missouri Memorial is open daily. For information or reservations, call (808) 455-1600 or visit USSMissouri.org.

 

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