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: Zebedee Hamilton (Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC)
Last Meeting: February 26th, 2025
Next Meeting: April 23rd, 2025
During the previous meeting, the Communications Committee discussed the Newsletter, upcoming testimonial videos, VSRA 101 videos, volunteering, and more. There will be continued discussions over the communication efforts from the Association on how to better share industry information to those in Hampton Roads in future meetings.
- Contracts - Chair: Tony Mazzeo (Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC)
Last Meeting: April 3rd, 2025
Next Meeting: May 1st, 2025
The Contracts Committee had their last meeting on April 3rd, where Kevin Cosgrove of Willcox & Savage, P.C. led the committee for Tony Mazzeo. Shomari Wade and Tim McLister of Greenberg Traurig presented to the committee, discussing the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreement Act, and the Build America, Buy America Act. Mr. Cosgrove also announced that he would be taking over for Mr. Mazzeo as Contracts Committee Chair later this year and he was excited to get the Fall Seminar Series planned.
- Cybersecurity - Chair: Tracy Gregorio (G2 Ops)
Last Meeting: March 27th, 2025
Next Meeting: May 22nd, 2025
The Cybersecurity Committee had their last meeting on March 27th. The committee meeting focused on understanding CMMC and common mistakes made with CMMC through a presentation by Dr. Johnny Garcia of SimIS.
- Human Resources - Chair: Chris Abel (Willcox & Savage, P.C.)
Last Meeting: March 5th, 2025
Seminar Held On: April 2nd, 2025
Next Meeting: May 14th, 2025
The Human Resources Committee held its most recent meeting on March 5th with representatives from the Virginia Employment Commission, who addressed both ends of the employment relationship. The HR Seminar was held on April 2nd and was filled with important topics. See the article in the newsletter for more information.
- Quality Assurance - Chairs: Dennis Robbins (MHI Ship Repair and Services) and Casey Tarnowski (Lyon Shipyard, Inc.)
Last Meeting: March 19th, 2025
Next Meeting: May 13th, 2025
The Quality Assurance Committee just had their last meeting on March 19th. The committee reviewed metrics, VSRA audits, and other pressing issues. Concerns about 6-month welder maintenance, lack of filler material traceability, TAO’s being submitted with WPSs that do not cover base material, WPS being submitted with the same errors for Prime and Subcontractor, and more were discussed as well.
- Safety and Environmental - Chairs: Larry Ryan (MHI Ship Repair and Services), Donna Watkins (General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk), and Nate Stanton (General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk)
Last Meeting: March 13th, 2025
Next Meeting: May 8th, 2025
The Safety and Environmental Committee had their last meeting on March 13th, which covered updates on sub-committees, VSRA training, Hot Work permits, ladder safety, and the Environmental Seminar.
- Security - Chairs: Leigh Kennedy (General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk) and Tamara Haskins (Tecnico Corporation)
Last Meeting: March 4th, 2025
Next Meeting: May 7th, 2025
The Security Committee had their last meeting on March 4th which had guests from MARMC Industrial Security and PHYSEC in attendance. Also joining was Robert Baldwin and Chad Coffin from Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Industrial Security. Discussion over various subjects was had and the newly released SECNAV 5512 Form. The next Security Committee Meeting has been moved from Tuesday, May 6th to Wednesday, May 7th due to a room conflict with VSRA’s MTT program.
- Workforce Development - Chair: Tim Richardt (Hampton Roads Workforce Council)
Last Meeting: April 9th, 2025
Next Meeting: June 11th, 2025
The Workforce Development Committee had their last meeting on April 9th, 2025. This meeting covered shipfitter trade skills and its importance in the industry, with speakers Mike VanderWerf from Tidewater Community College, Ron Richards from Q.E.D. Systems, Inc., Jimmy Campbell and Gisaun Brother from Colonna's Shipyard, and more.
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