Overview
The “Reimagine Nauticus” capital campaign supported a comprehensive $21.5 million redesign project. The first phase of this two-phased redesign opened May, 2023 and the project was closed in November, 2024. An entirely new visitor experience included the addition of five state-of-the-art exhibit galleries and a new visitor entrance called the the Goode Atrium. The holistic redesign parallels newly created “STEM to Stern” programming and charts a course for the next generation of families, learners, and professionals.
A Reimagined Nauticus provides students and visitors with access to STEM education and a broader understanding of career paths and opportunities, thereby creating a “pipeline” for maritime-related businesses and industry.
Campaign Leadership
Campaign Chairs
Paul Fraim
John Reinhart
Kelsey Host Sarcone
Director of Development & Marketing, Rehn West at (757) 664-1011.
NAUTICUS MISSION STATEMENT
We exist to benefit our community through education, impactful experiences and by sharing access to maritime resources.
NAUTICUS VISION:
To become the leading maritime and science discovery center in the region.
THE NAUTICUS FOUNDATION
The Nauticus Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, supports the mission and activities of Nauticus. The Nauticus Foundation is responsible for annual and capital fundraising, the development and expansion of Museum exhibits to include traveling exhibitions; educational programming centered around the principles of Nauticus’ STEM to STERN curriculum; interpretation and preservation efforts aboard the Battleship Wisconsin; community support such as the Student Access Program and scholarships for the Sail Nauticus Academy; and preservation, maintenance and programming aboard the schooner Virginia and Sail Nauticus’ sailing center.
CHAIR
Paul D. Fraim
Fraim & Fiorella, PC
Norfolk, VA
VICE CHAIR
John Reinhart
CEO& Director Emeritus, Virginia Port Authority
Norfolk, VA
TREASURER
Mark Honecker
President & CEO, ITA Global Security
Newport News, VA
SECRETARY
Kelsey Host Sarcone
T. Parker Host
Norfolk, VA
Allen Fabijan
Sinclair Communications
Norfolk, VA
Whiting Chisman
Virginia Pilot Association
Virginia Beach, VA
Judy Barrett
Senior Vice President, Private Banking, TowneBank
Norfolk, VA
Sarah Beasley
Vice President of Operations, Capital Concrete
Norfolk, VA
William W. “Bill” Crow
Virginia Ship Repair Association
Norfolk, VA
Robert Clark
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Jonathan V. Gallo
Vandeventer Black, LLP
Norfolk, VA
Ameet Habib
Wolcott, Rivers, Gates
Virginia Beach, VA
Jordan A. Watkins
International Trade Manager,
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Norfolk, VA
Matt Wilbricht
Senior Vice President, NAI Dominion
Chesapeake, VA
Edward W. Wolcott, Jr.
Wolcott, River, Gates
Virginia Beach, VA
Maryellen Baldwin
Navy League Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach, VA
Join us by investing in the future of Nauticus through the Reimagine Nauticus Campaign.