Leadership & Board of Directors

The ATA 202 is stewarded by a passionate, all-volunteer leadership team committed to preserving maritime heritage, expanding access to nautical education, and empowering the next generation of stewards through hands-on experience. Our board brings together a diverse crew of sailors, educators, engineers, artists, and community organizers—united by a shared love of the sea and a belief in the transformative power of shipboard learning.

Together, we oversee operations, guide long-term strategy, and ensure that the ATA 202 remains not just afloat, but fully alive—serving as a platform for education, environmental stewardship, and bold community adventure.

We’re charting a course driven by transparency, inclusion, and impact—and we’re always looking for new voices to join us on deck.

Board of Directors & Officers

• John Hansen – President / Executive Director

• Mac McCune – Vice President

• Wesley Weaver – Secretary

• Jon Salzman – Treasurer

• Dale Bookwalter – Director of Operations

• Andy Hugh – Board Member at Large

• Jesse Schwartz – Chief Science Officer

Committee Heads & Active Team Leaders

• Engineering Committee – Dale Bookwalter (Chief)

• Operations – Dale Bookwalter (Director)

• Events Committee – Mac McCune (Lead), Erica Strauss, Jon Salzman

• Science Committee – Jesse Schwartz (Lead), John Hansen

• Finance & Administration Committee – Wesley Weaver (Lead), Jon Salzman

• Merchandise Committee – Mac McCune, Jon Salzman

• Maritime Committee – Jesse Schwartz