President

CAPT Hector Casanova

Currently serving as the NESDIS Executive Officer, James is on his second assignment in the DC area. When not on duty, you can find him turning wrenches on cars, cooking BBQ, or spending quality time with his wife Marjorie and puppy, Murphy. 

hector.casanova@noaa.gov

Vice President

CDR Emily Rose

Emily Rose currently serves as the Chief, Officer Career Management Division in The Commissioned Personnel Center. Prior to reporting to Silver Spring, CDR Rose was Commanding Officer of NOAAS Oscar Dyson, in Kodiak, AK. In her free time CDR Rose enjoyed the outdoors, playing sports, or adventuring with her dog, Vespa, and husband, Erik. She also is a proud member of the 2026 Washington Prodigy, the DC area women’s tackle football team! 

emily.rose@noaa.gov

Secretary

 LT Danielle Remigio  

Currently serving as the Operations Support Officer for NOAA SARSAT in Suitland, MD. When not on duty, Danielle enjoys spending time with her pets and visiting family. She can typically be found in the kitchen baking but she also enjoys figuring out how to fix problems with her RV when they arise and being outside exploring. 

danielle.remigio@noaa.gov

Treasurer

LCDR Patrick DeBroisse

Currently serving as the Chief of the Products Branch- Gulf, Marine Chart Division in Silver Spring, MD. When not working Patrick enjoys spending time with family, hiking, working around the house, and going to local dirt track races. He's also interested in Coast Survey and WWII history, uniforms, and equipment. 

patrick.j.debroisse@noaa.gov

Member at Large

LCDR Dale Gump

Lieutenant Commander Dale J. Gump is currently serving as the Technology Portfolio Manager in NOAA Ocean Exploration. You will regularly find him outdoors with his spouse, Élodie, hiking, gardening, traveling, fishing, camping, or cheering on their beloved Buffalo Bills.

dale.gump@noaa.gov

Member at Large

LTJG Elle Parks

Currently serving as the assignment coordinator in Silver Spring, MD. In her free-time, Melissa’s priority is spending time with her family. They enjoy seeing the history and sights of DC, especially the zoo, and spending time outdoors. 

elle.parks@noaa.gov