Pacific ACO Board
Pacific ACO Board
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The Pacific ACO meets monthly to discus volunteer opportunities, social gatherings, and bringing espirit de corps to the Pacific.
For interest in joining and other inquiries, please email noaacorpspacaco@gmail.com
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Pacific Membership Dues
Dues help fund local chapters by covering operating expenses, contributing to MWR event costs, retirement gifts, outreach events and philanthropic opportunities. Dues for active duty Officers are your current rank times $20 (ex. O-1's pay $20, O-3's pay $60, O-5's pay $100, ect). Retired Officers pay one flay fee of $50.
The dues drive for 2025 will begin in January and will last until January 2026.
The payment of dues is optional but encouraged and greatly appreciated. Members who are current on their dues will get access to special perks throughout the year. Dues can be paid using the QR code below (include your name & rank/retiree status):
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President: CDR Aaron Maggied
President: CDR Aaron Maggied
Serving as scientific support coordinator for the PNW, he works with USCG and EPA to clean up oil and HAZMAT from Seattle. When the phone calls subside, he enjoys reviving orchids, spending time with his family where they eat, listen to live music, watch movies, and make each other laugh.
Vice President - Seattle: LTJG Zach Boelter
Vice President - Seattle: LTJG Zach Boelter
Currently serving as an Ocean Engineer for the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. When not on duty, he is biking, hiking, or climbing around Seattle and the PNW.
Vice President - Newport, OR: LCDR Terril Efird
Vice President - Newport, OR: LCDR Terril Efird
LCDR Efird grew up in central California and is currently serving as Chief of Staff, Marine Operations in Newport, OR. While not at sea he enjoys hiking with his family, diving, and coaching/ playing soccer.
Treasurer: LT Alex Amezcua
Treasurer: LT Alex Amezcua
Currently serving as the Tides and Currents Support Officer for Pacific Operations Branch, Field Operations Division of CO-OPS at the Western Regional Center. He is also an augmenting King Air aircraft commander with the Aircraft Operations Center. A devoted husband and father of three, Alex enjoys gardening, gaming, and spending time with his family at one of the Seattle area’s many beautiful local trails, lakes, and rivers.
Secretary: LTJG J. Robert Logan
Secretary: LTJG J. Robert Logan
Currently serving as the Scientific Support Coordinator for the Ecosystems & Fisheries-Oceanography Coordinated Investigation (EcoFOCI) program in Seattle. Robert is a New Orleans native with a passion for long distance hiking, running, and camping.
Member at Large - USPHS: LT Lynn May
Member at Large - USPHS: LT Lynn May
Currently serving as a Rotating Ship Medical Officer out of Marine Operations Center - Pacific in Newport, OR. Lynn enjoys throwing on the wheel (ceramics) and scuba diving.
Member at Large - California: LTJG Julie Xu
Member at Large - California: LTJG Julie Xu
Currently serving as the special assistant at National Marine Fisheries California Central Valley Office. In her free time, Julie enjoys hiking, being in nature, going to an aquarium, painting, and travelling.
Member at Large - California: LTJG Tegan Murray
Member at Large - California: LTJG Tegan Murray
LTJG Tegan Murray is currently serving aboard the Oscar Elton Sette and will soon report as Operations Officer for the Ecosystem Science Division at SWFSC in La Jolla, CA. When not on duty she spends her time surfing, hiking, or at the beach with friends.
Member at Large -American Samoa:
Member at Large -American Samoa:
LTJG Michael Doneghey
LTJG Michael Doneghey
Currently serving as Station Chief at NOAA's American Samoa Atmospheric Observatory. After a year in American Samoa, Mike will then get the opportunity to serve as Station Chief at NOAA's South Pole Atmospheric Observatory. In his free time, Mike enjoys hiking, traveling, and reading.
Member at Large - Seattle:
Member at Large - Seattle:
LT Nina Lesser
LT Nina Lesser
LT Nina Lesser, is the liaison to the USCG Polar icebreakers. Her previous assignments were the senior instructor at NCOTC and JO on Gordon Gunter. In her free time, she likes to travel, make art, and hang out with animals.
Member at Large - Hawaii
Member at Large - Hawaii
LT Anthony "Chip" Zoller
LT Anthony "Chip" Zoller
Born and raised in Northern California, LT Anthony J. Zoller attended the California State University Maritime Academy, earning a B.S. in Marine Engineering Technology and an Unlimited Third Assistant Engineers License. LT Zoller currently serves as the Operations Officer at the Marine Operations Center – Pacific Islands, directly liaising with the U.S. Navy and USCG for a wide array of services, as well as the shoreside logistics for all NOAA vessels operating in the greater Pacific Island (PI) region.
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