VSRA's Committees are open to all members and meet regularly to discuss a range of topics pertinent to the industry. Active participants in these committees are recognized as leaders both in their specific areas of expertise and in the committee structure. Members are encouraged to engage in these meetings to not only share their knowledge but also to collaborate on addressing mutual concerns, shaping the association's positions, and developing educational content for the broader membership.
We'd like to share details on recent and upcoming committee information and we encourage your involvement.
- Communications - Chair: Kathy Bryan (Shipyard Staffing, LLC)
Next Meeting: June 26th, 2024
The Communications Committee is continuously discussing improvements to our outreach potential, upcoming events, the newsletter and more. Minutes of previous meetings are available at the committee's webpage on the VSRA website.
- Contracts - Chair: Tony Mazzeo (Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC)
Next Meeting: June 6th, 2024
The Contracts Committee had their quarterly MARMC engagement session in the May committee meeting, where there was great discussion and engagement. The committee has also been continuing their "How To Do Business With" series, with BAE Systems speaking back in April. Minutes are available at the committee's webpage on the VSRA website.
- Cybersecurity - Chair: Tracy Gregorio (G2 Ops, Inc.)
Next Meeting: June 27th, 2024
The May meeting for Cybersecurity has been cancelled, and in lieu of that meeting, there are events we are recommending and encouraging attendance to. The first is TASC and TGIC Cybersecurity Exchange Briefing on Cybersecurity and CMMC 2.0 Update which will take place on May 22nd from 8:30am – 11:30am at the Old Dominion University Darden Center and online. The second is AFCEA Hampton Roads Maritime IT Summit, scheduled for June 4-6 at the Hilton Norfolk The Main Hotel.
- Human Resources - Chair: Chris Abel (Willcox Savage)
Next Meeting: June 5th, 2024
In April, the Human Resources Committee had their annual Human Resources Seminar with speakers Brian Winterstein, John Johnson, Valerie Edson, and the Human Resources's own Chris Abel.
Their recent committee meeting from May 1st was the EEOC. Minutes are available at the committee's webpage on the VSRA website.
The next committee meeting will have Natalie Sparks, the Whistleblower Outreach Coordinator for OSHA.
- Quality Assurance - Chairs: Dennis Robbins (MHI Ship Repair and Services) and Mark Salladay (Colonna's Shipyard, Inc.)
Next Meeting: July 9th, 2024
The Quality Assurance Committee just had their committee meeting with also QMB prior on May 14th. Minutes for this meeting will be posted soon on the committee's webpage on the VSRA website.
- Safety and Environmental - Chairs: Larry Ryan (MHI Ship Repair and Services) and Donna Watkins (General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk)
Next Meeting: July 11th, 2024
The Safety and Environmental Committee had their last meeting on May 9th, where the Safety and Health Seminar, safety suggestion, and Multi-Cable Transits was discussed. Minutes are available at the committee's webpage on the VSRA website.
The committee will be hosting a 4-hour Environmental Workshop on June 5, 2024. You can learn more by clicking here.
- Security - Chairs: Leigh Kennedy (General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk) and Neil Burns (MHI Ship Repair and Services)
Next Meeting: July 2nd, 2024
The recent Security Committee meeting on May 7th with guests from NNSY, Robert Baldwin and Chad Coffin, had many talking points including the newly authorized camera enabled PEDs in specific area, DBIDS, and others. Minutes are available at the committee's webpage on the VSRA website.
- Workforce Development - Chair: Tim Richardt (Hampton Roads Workforce Council)
Next Meeting: June 12th, 2024
The Workforce Development Committee just had a meeting on marine coatings on April 10th. Minutes are available at the committee's webpage on the VSRA website.
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